US3611551A
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Method for attaching suture and needle
Assignee: Sanofi Biosurgery Inc
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Filing: 1969-08-25
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1989-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A METHOD OF ATTACHING A SUTURE TO A SUTURE NEDDLE OF THE TYPE INITIALLY HAVING A V-SHAPED CROSS-SECTION CHANNEL WHILE SUBSTANTIALLY ELIMINATING ANNEALING. THE CHANNEL IS FORCEFULLY PARTIALLY CLOSED BEFORE HARDENING THE NEDDLE, AFTER WHICH THE NEDDLE IS HARDENED, AFTER WHICH SUTURE IS PLACED INTO THE CHANNEL. THE WALLS OF THE CHANNEL ARE THEN FURTHER AND FINALLY CLOSED AGAINST EACH OTHER NORMALLY WITHOUT ANNEALING, SO HOLD THE SUTURE.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Shave
- 👤 Leonard D Kurtz
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2026-10-22 19:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/06004; B; B21; B21G; B21G1/00; B21G1/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49925
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |