US3357422A
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Surgical instrument for conization of uterine cervix
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1967-01-06
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1987-01-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond C Creelman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/0291; A61B17/00; A61B17/42; A61B2017/4216; A61B2017/4225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR CONIZATION OF THE UTERINE CERVIX COMPRISING AN ELONGATED OBTURATOR INSERTABLE LENGTHWISE INTO THE ENDOCERVICAL CANAL, STOP MEANS PHYSICALLY CONNECTED WITH THE OBTURATOR IN SUCH RELATIVE POSITION AS TO ENGAGE THE ENDOCERVIX AND THEREBY LIMIT PENETRATION OF THE OBTURATOR, AN ELONGATED SUPPORT HAVING A HANDLE END AND A DISTAL OPPOSITE END, WHICH OPPOSITE END CARRIES THE OBTURATOR TO EFFECT SUCH INSERTION THEREOF, AN ELONGATED CUTTING BLADE HAVING A POINT ADAPTED TO PIERCE THE CERVIX, AND MEANS INCLUDING A BLADE CARRIER MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AND GUIDING THE BLADE TO MOVE GENERALLY LENGTHWISE OF ITSELF AND RELATIVE TO THE OBTURATOR BETWEEN AN EXTENDED POSITION PRESSED INWARDLY AND THROUGH THE CERVIX TISSUE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE CERVICAL CANAL AND A RETRACTED POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY WITHDRAWN FROM THE CERVIX.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR CONIZATION OF THE UTERINE CERVIX COMPRISING AN ELONGATED OBTURATOR INSERTABLE LENGTHWISE INTO THE ENDOCERVICAL CANAL, STOP MEANS PHYSICALLY CONNECTED WITH THE OBTURATOR IN SUCH RELATIVE POSITION AS TO ENGAGE THE ENDOCERVIX AND THEREBY LIMIT PENETRATION OF THE OBTURATOR, AN ELONGATED SUPPORT HAVING A HANDLE END AND A DISTAL OPPOSITE END, WHICH OPPOSITE END CARRIES THE OBTURATOR TO EFFECT SUCH INSERTION THEREOF, AN ELONGATED CUTTING BLADE HAVING A POINT ADAPTED TO PIERCE THE CERVIX, AND MEANS INCLUDING A BLADE CARRIER MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AND GUIDING THE BLADE TO MOVE GENERALLY LENGTHWISE OF ITSELF AND RELATIVE TO THE OBTURATOR BETWEEN AN EXTENDED POSITION PRESSED INWARDLY AND THROUGH THE CERVIX TISSUE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE CERVICAL CANAL AND A RETRACTED POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY WITHDRAWN FROM THE CERVIX.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |