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US3633582A
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Suture placement guide device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-17
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1989-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A device to facilitate consistent and accurate placement of sutures for closing a wound or incision comprises clamping means having a closed position for clamping the edge portion of the tissue of an open wound or incision. An elongated guide plate is fixed to the clamping means and has an operative position extending generally parallel to the edge of said wound or incision when said clamping means is in said closed position. Locating means, for example notches in the edge of the guide plate, are utilized to locate the placement of sutures in predetermined positions for closing said wound or incision.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Steinman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0482; A61B17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A suture placement guide device comprising clamping means having a closed position for clamping the edge portion of the tissue of an open wound or incision, an elongated guide plate fixed to said clamping means and having an operative position extending generally parallel to the edge of said wound or incision when said clamping means is in said closed position, and locating means on said guide plate to direct the placement of sutures in predetermined positions for closing said wound or incision, said clamping means comprising a pair of forceps each having a pair of pivotal elements, and an interconnecting plate fixed to one element of each pair of forceps, said guide plate being joined to said interconnecting plate at an obtuse angle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A suture placement guide device comprising clamping means having a closed position for clamping the edge portion of the tissue of an open wound or incision, an elongated guide plate fixed to said clamping means and having an operative position extending generally parallel to the edge of said wound or incision when said clamping means is in said closed position, and locating means on said guide plate to direct the placement of sutures in predetermined positions for closing said wound or incision, said clamping means comprising a pair of forceps each having a pair of pivotal elements, and an interconnecting plate fixed to one element of each pair of forceps, said guide plate being joined to said interconnecting plate at an obtuse angle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A suture placement guide device according to claim 1 wherein said locating means comprises a plurality of spaced notches in one longitudinal edge of said guide plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A suture placement guide device according to claim 2 wherein said notches are V-shaped and are equally spaced along the edge of the guide plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A suture placement guide device according to claim 1 wherein said forceps have a plurality of opposed intermeshing projections at the ends of said forceps elements for grasping and clamping said edge portion of tissue.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A suture placement guide device according to claim 4 further comprising locking means on said forceps for locking the latter in said closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A suture placement guide device according to claim 1 wherein said guide plate has an end portion extending beyond said forceps and defining a lateral extension adapted to be shifted within an abdominal cavity or the like beyond the end of said wound or incision to facilitate placement of sutures beyond the end of said wound or incision.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A suture placement guide device according to claim 1 further comprising linking means at the longitudinal ends of said guide plate for linking two like guide plates in longitudinal alignment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
A suture placement guide device according to claim 7 wherein said linking means comprises a perpendicular flange at each longitudinal end of said guide plate, one of said flanges having an opening defining a groove, said other flange defining a tab whereby the tab of one guide plate is adapted to be received in the groove of another guide plate to link the two guide plates in tandem.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
114 words
A suture placement guide device according to claim 1 wherein said pivotal elements of said forceps have opposed intermeshing clamping projections on the ends of said elements, said clamping projections being disposed generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the respective pivotal element from which said clamping projections extend, said guide plate being disposed beyond the longitudinal end of said pivotal elements and spaced from said clamping projections, said guide plate further being disposed at an acute angle relative to said clamping projections, thereby adapting said guide plate to be placed underneath the edge portion of the tissue of an open wound or incision as said clamping means are placed in said closed position.
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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |