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US3713533A
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Hemostatic clip holder
Assignee: Codman and Shurtleff Inc
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Filing: 1971-04-28
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A clip holder for securely retaining a plurality of partially formed hemostatic clips prior to withdrawal of the clips by a clip applicator is constructed to provide a plastic housing having a generally rectangular opening therethrough and opposed inwardly directed shoulders at one end of the opening for supporting only the ends of the clips. A clip forming element having an outer surface configuration conforming to the contour of a completely formed clip is positioned within the housing in contact with the center of the clips, so that, the clips, upon withdrawal from the holder, must be completely formed against the forming element by the clip applicator.
Inventors
- 👤 H Reimels
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/122; A61B17/1222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 37
Claim 1
Independent Claim
8 words
a housing having a generally rectangular opening therethrough;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
8 words
a housing having a generally rectangular opening therethrough;
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
A clip holder securely retaining a hemostatic clip prior to withdrawal of said clip by a clip applicator comprising: 1. a housing having a pair of spaced clip supporting members defining an opening therebetween; 2. a partially formed clip supported across said opening only at its two ends by said members; and 3. a clip forming element mounted in said housing and having a projection with an outer configuration conforming to the desired contour of a completely formed clip, said projection being in contact with the approximate center of said partially formed clip on the side of said clip opposite said supporting members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
A clip holder securely retaining a hemostatic clip prior to withdrawal of said clip by a clip applicator comprising: 1. a housing having a pair of spaced clip supporting members defining an opening therebetween; 2. a partially formed clip supported across said opening only at its two ends by said members; and 3. a clip forming element mounted in said housing and having a projection with an outer configuration conforming to the desired contour of a completely formed clip, said projection being in contact with the approximate center of said partially formed clip on the side of said clip opposite said supporting members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clip holder securely retaining a hemostatic clip prior to withdrawal of said clip by a clip applicator comprising:
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clip holder securely retaining a hemostatic clip prior to withdrawal of said clip by a clip applicator comprising:
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
a housing having a pair of spaced clip supporting members defining an opening therebetween;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
a housing having a pair of spaced clip supporting members defining an opening therebetween;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
a partially formed clip supported across said opening only at its two ends by said members; and
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
a partially formed clip supported across said opening only at its two ends by said members; and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
inwardly directed shoulders on opposite sides of one end of said opening;
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
inwardly directed shoulders on opposite sides of one end of said opening;
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The clip holder of claim 1 wherein said clip forming element effectively forces the ends of said clip into contact with said support members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The clip holder of claim 2 wherein said clip forming element extends partially through said opening and said clip is formed and held thereby into a V-shape.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
a plurality of partially formed clips within said housing simultaneously supported at their ends across said opening by said shoulders, and
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
a plurality of partially formed clips within said housing simultaneously supported at their ends across said opening by said shoulders, and
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
50 words
a clip forming element mounted in said housing and having a projection with an outer configuration conforming to the desired contour of a completely formed clip, said projection being in contact with the approximate center of said partially formed clip on the side of said clip opposite said supporting members.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
50 words
a clip forming element mounted in said housing and having a projection with an outer configuration conforming to the desired contour of a completely formed clip, said projection being in contact with the approximate center of said partially formed clip on the side of said clip opposite said supporting members.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
means within said housing forcing the ends of each of said clips against said shoulders.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
means within said housing forcing the ends of each of said clips against said shoulders.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
The clip holder of claim 1 wherein said housing has a plurality of pairs of clip supporting members defining an opening therebetween, eaCh pair of members supporting an individual clip across said opening.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
27 words
The clip holder of claim 4 wherein each pair of clip supporting members is equipped with a clip centering means properly positioning said clip within said housing.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
35 words
The clip holder of claim 5 further comprising spacer elements mounted in said housing between adjacent pairs of clip supporting members, each of said spacer elements having a slot therein receiving said clip forming element.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The clip holder of claim 6 wherein said slots are aligned to form a channel overlying said clips.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
41 words
The clip holder of claim 1 wherein said clip has at least one projection extending outwardly from each of its two ends in the direction of said supporting members for meshing with complementary projections on the jaws of said clip applicator.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
The clip holder of claim 8 wherein each end of said clip has a plurality of projections.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
The clip holder of claim 9 wherein said clip projections are in the form of saw teeth.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
21 words
A clip holder securely retaining a plurality of hemostatic clips prior to withdrawal of said clips by a clip applicator comprising:
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
21 words
A clip holder securely retaining a plurality of hemostatic clips prior to withdrawal of said clips by a clip applicator comprising:
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
The clip holder of claim 11 wherein said means contacts the side of each clip opposite its supported ends.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
17 words
The clip holder of claim 12 wherein said means contacts only the approximate center of said clips.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
30 words
The clip holder of claim 13 wherein said means is a clip forming element which has an outer surface configuration conforming to the desired contour of a completely formed clip.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
35 words
The clip holder of claim 14 wherein the portion of said clip forming element in contact with said clips extends outwardly from said housing between said shoulders and forms said clips into a a V-shape.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
19 words
The clip holder of claim 15 further comprising clip centering means located on said shoulders properly positioning said clips.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
32 words
The clip holder of claim 16 further comprising spacer elements mounted in said housing between said clip centering means, each of said spacer elements having a slot receiving said clip forming elements.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
28 words
The clip holder of claim 17 further comprising a clip applicator guide secured to each of said spacer elements and extending outwardly from said housing between said shoulders.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
27 words
The clip holder of claim 16 wherein said clip forming element has a plurality of grooves in alignment with said clip centering means further positioning said clips.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |