US3845771A
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Electrosurgical glove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-24
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1993-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A glove for use in electrosurgical and/or electrocauterization procedures which includes a flexible electrode integrally carried on the volar surface of at least one of the digits of the glove and electrically connected to one end of an electrically insulated, remotely extending, flexible lead, and through which relatively high frequency electrical current may be passed to an electrically conductive instrument grasped in the gloved hand of the surgeon and thence directly to the tissue to be cauterized or otherwise treated.
Inventors
- 👤 W Vise
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B17/00; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00292
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
An electrosurgical glove comprising a thin, fluid impervious sheath of flexible, dielectric material formed with integral hand and plural digit - receiving portions; a flexible electrode unitarily secured on at least one of the digit-receiving portions of said sheath in a position to normally make electrical contact with a surgical instrument grasped by the digits of a human hand occupying said sheath, said electrode including a thin, substantially flat strip of a readily flexible, electrically conductive material, having an outer coating of a flexible, electrically conductive adhesive; and a flexible, electrically insulated lead adhesively secured to said sheath and electrically joined at one end thereof with said electrode and having an opposite end disposed in remote relation to said electrode and arranged for connection with a source of electrical energy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
An electrosurgical glove comprising a thin, fluid impervious sheath of flexible, dielectric material formed with integral hand and plural digit - receiving portions; a flexible electrode unitarily secured on at least one of the digit-receiving portions of said sheath in a position to normally make electrical contact with a surgical instrument grasped by the digits of a human hand occupying said sheath, said electrode including a thin, substantially flat strip of a readily flexible, electrically conductive material, having an outer coating of a flexible, electrically conductive adhesive; and a flexible, electrically insulated lead adhesively secured to said sheath and electrically joined at one end thereof with said electrode and having an opposite end disposed in remote relation to said electrode and arranged for connection with a source of electrical energy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
An electrosurgical glove according to claim 1, wherein said electrode and said lead comprise a single, integral strip of readily flexible, fine metal wire mesh, and wherein the said opposite end of said lead terminates beyond the hand-receiving portio of said sheath in a quick detachable connector terminal.
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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |