US3670734A
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Apparatus for removing skin sections
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-20
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-07-20
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for obtaining skin sections of preselected thickenesses and widths having a reciprocating blade mounted within its housing. The blade can be reciprocated either manually by a displacing member or mechanically by a motor and suitable power source. The graft thickness is determined by positioning to a selected setting a member located at the forward portion of the housing so that more or less of the cutting edge of the blade is exposed, and the graft width is determined by positioning selectively removable guide runners located in spaced relationships each with the other.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas G Hardy Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/322
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
An apparatus for removing skin sections comprising: a housing; a cutting blade reciprocally mounted on said housing for severing skin sections; means for reciprocating said cutting blade; guide means releasably secured to said housing; and means regulating the relative positioning of said cutting blade and said guide means including a one-piece plate positioned adjacent said housing having a first recess along the forward edge and a second recess within said first recess, said plate being selectively moveable to expose the cutting edge of said blade to a selected recess.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
89 words
An apparatus for removing skin sections comprising: a housing; a cutting blade reciprocally mounted on said housing for severing skin sections; means for reciprocating said cutting blade; guide means releasably secured to said housing; and means regulating the relative positioning of said cutting blade and said guide means including a one-piece plate positioned adjacent said housing having a first recess along the forward edge and a second recess within said first recess, said plate being selectively moveable to expose the cutting edge of said blade to a selected recess.
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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |