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Barbed suture
Assignee: ATLANTA RES INST
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Filing: 1970-07-17
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1990-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A surgical suture useful in closing incisions, lacerations and wounds of human tissue comprising a relatively short section of rigid or flexible suture material with a return barb on both ends. The suture may be flat or arcuate and may contain single or multiple barbs on the ends. A notched and slotted needle is useful in inserting flexible sutures.
Inventors
- 👤 J Tanner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/11; A61B17/1128; A61B17/064; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B2017/06052; A61B17/06066; A61B2017/06076; A61B17/06166; A61B2017/06176
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A barbed suture of a length between 5/8 ths of an inch and 4 inches having an intermediate body portion at least one barb on each end of the body portion, each end being sufficiently sharp to easily penetrate human tissue and each barb forming an acute angle with respect to the body portion of the suture, said ends being in substantial axial alignment with said body portion, said suture being adapted to be inserted into and snag on or penetrate into human tissue.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A barbed suture of a length between 5/8 ths of an inch and 4 inches having an intermediate body portion at least one barb on each end of the body portion, each end being sufficiently sharp to easily penetrate human tissue and each barb forming an acute angle with respect to the body portion of the suture, said ends being in substantial axial alignment with said body portion, said suture being adapted to be inserted into and snag on or penetrate into human tissue.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
A barbed suture of a length between 5/8 ths of an inch and 4 inches having an intermediate body portion at least one barb on each end of the body portion, each end being sufficiently sharp to easily penetrate human tissue and each barb forming an acute angle with respect to the body portion of the suture, said ends being in substantial axial alignment with said body portion, said suture being adapted to be inserted into and snag on or penetrate into human tissue.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
A barbed suture of a length between 5/8 ths of an inch and 4 inches having an intermediate body portion at least one barb on each end of the body portion, each end being sufficiently sharp to easily penetrate human tissue and each barb forming an acute angle with respect to the body portion of the suture, said ends being in substantial axial alignment with said body portion, said suture being adapted to be inserted into and snag on or penetrate into human tissue.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The barbed suture of claim 1 wherein the suture is constructed of substantially rigid material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The barbed suture of claim 1 wherein the body portion is arcuate in configuration and the suture is constructed of a material having sufficient rigidity to return to its arcuate shape after deflection therefrom.
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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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |