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US3364573A
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Surgical suture extractor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-12-21
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Granted: 1968-01-23
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Expires: 1986-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clemens B Hoppe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0467
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
AN INSTRUMENT FOR REMOVING SUTURES COMPRISING A TWEEZER-LIKE DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE GRASPED BY THE HAND HAVING TWO COOPERATING GRIPPING BLADES RESILIENTLY SPACED APART AND OPERABLE TO GRIP A SUTURE BETWEEN THEIR OUTER END PORTIONS, A THIRD BLADE MEMBER MOUNTED PARALLEL TO THE GRIPPING BLADES, A KNIFE MOVABLE ADJACENT ONE SIDE OF THE GRIPPING BLADES TO SEVER THE SUTURE, SAID KNIFE BEING MOUNTED ADJACENT THE END ON ONE SIDE OF THE THIRD BLADE MEMBER, AND MEANS OPERABLE BY MANUAL SQUEEZING PRESSURE FOR ACTUATING SAID KNIFE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
AN INSTRUMENT FOR REMOVING SUTURES COMPRISING A TWEEZER-LIKE DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE GRASPED BY THE HAND HAVING TWO COOPERATING GRIPPING BLADES RESILIENTLY SPACED APART AND OPERABLE TO GRIP A SUTURE BETWEEN THEIR OUTER END PORTIONS, A THIRD BLADE MEMBER MOUNTED PARALLEL TO THE GRIPPING BLADES, A KNIFE MOVABLE ADJACENT ONE SIDE OF THE GRIPPING BLADES TO SEVER THE SUTURE, SAID KNIFE BEING MOUNTED ADJACENT THE END ON ONE SIDE OF THE THIRD BLADE MEMBER, AND MEANS OPERABLE BY MANUAL SQUEEZING PRESSURE FOR ACTUATING SAID KNIFE.
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) | 1971-01-22 | 1971-07-24 | 1972-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-22 | 1975-07-24 | 1976-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-22 | 1979-07-24 | 1980-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |