US3378010A
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Surgical clip with means for releasing the clamping pressure
Assignee: COLDLING
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Filing: 1965-07-28
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Granted: 1968-04-16
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Expires: 1985-07-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Codling
- 👤 John W Sweet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A SELF-RELEASING SURGICAL WOUND CLIP ADAPTED TO BE LEFT IN SITU WITHIN THE BODY AND ADAPTED FOR APPLYING PRESSURE TO BODY TISSUES COMPRISING PHYSICALLY COOPERABLE AND ELECTRICALLY INTERCONNECTED CLIP PORTIONS RESPECTIVELY COMPRISING GALVANICALLY DISSIMILAR METALS EXPOSABLE TO BODY FLUIDS UPON INSTALLATION OF THE CLIP, ONE SUCH PORTION COMPRISING THE MOST ACTIVE METAL BEING ADAPTED AFTER PREDETERMINED DISSOLUTION AND WEAKENING THEREOF IN BODY FLUIDS TO DIMINISH THE CLIP PRESSURE.
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) | 1971-04-16 | 1971-10-16 | 1972-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-16 | 1975-10-16 | 1976-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-16 | 1979-10-16 | 1980-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |