US3608554A
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Surgical clamping means
Assignee: Pilling Co
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Filing: 1969-12-22
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A surgical clamping means is provided with serrated jaws presenting to body tissues surfaces which are relatively rounded rather than sharp to avoid damage to the tissues while nevertheless effecting secure clamping action by presenting pocketlike regions within which expanded portions of the tissues are clamped.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael G Mcguinness
- 👤 William H Pilling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/28; A61B17/2812; A61B17/282; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44291; Y10T24/4453; Y10T24/44538; Y10T24/44564
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
Surgical clamping means comprising a pair of jaws mounted for movements toward and from each other, each of said jaws comprising at least one longitudinal rib having a row of teeth and at least one longitudinal groove located to receive the teeth of the rib of the opposite jaw, the teeth of the ribs on the respective jaws beinG laterally disposed relatively to each other, the ribs on the respective jaws having longitudinally extending flanks which are closely adjacent to each other when the jaws are in clamping relationship, and which are shaped to provide a longitudinally extending tissue-receiving pocket having, in transverse cross section an enlarged central portion and reduced end portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
Surgical clamping means comprising a pair of jaws mounted for movements toward and from each other, each of said jaws comprising at least one longitudinal rib having a row of teeth and at least one longitudinal groove located to receive the teeth of the rib of the opposite jaw, the teeth of the ribs on the respective jaws beinG laterally disposed relatively to each other, the ribs on the respective jaws having longitudinally extending flanks which are closely adjacent to each other when the jaws are in clamping relationship, and which are shaped to provide a longitudinally extending tissue-receiving pocket having, in transverse cross section an enlarged central portion and reduced end portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A clamp according to claim 1 in which each of said flanks is concave.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
A clamp according to claim 1 in which the teeth are rounded.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A clamp according to claim 1 in which the jaws are provided with engageable surfaces to prevent engagement of the ribs with each other when the jaws are closed.
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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |