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Method for mechanically applying an occlusion clip to an anatomical tubular structure
Assignee: Cabot Medical Corp
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Filing: 1972-11-03
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1992-11-03
Abstract
Abstract An occlusion clip which includes two laterally spaced clip portions interconnected at both ends by connecting portions and provided with indexing means in one connecting portion, and an instrument for applying the occlusion clip which includes two jaws movable relative to one another adjacent one end of a tubular structure in such a manner as to close the occlusion clip in a predetermined manner, one of the jaws, particularly the movable jaw being provided with a complementary indexing means and the tubular structure accommodating, if necessary, an optical viewing device as well as a means for emitting a beam of light within the area of the jaws.
Inventors
- 👤 H Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/303; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/122; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/20; A61F6/202; A61F6/204; A61B17/32; F; F02; F02B; F02B3/00; F02B3/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1457; Y10T24/1459; Y10T24/1461; Y10T24/1463; Y10T24/1467; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A method for mechanically applying an occlusion clip to an anatomical tubular structure which comprises the steps of securely mounting an occlusion clip onto a tubular instrument having clip-receiving jaws located near one end thereof and disposed in an open clip-receiving position, inserting said end of the tubular instrument having the jaws with the clip mounted thereon through an opening in an anatomical body and while viewing through an optical viewing means disposed near the other end of said tubular instrument and provided with illumination for illuminating the area of the jaws and the areas distally thereof, positioning the open jaws and the clip mounted thereon in a proper position over the anatomical tubular structure and thereafter closing the clip to produce an occlusion in said anatomical structure.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
A method for mechanically applying an occlusion clip to an anatomical tubular structure which comprises the steps of securely mounting an occlusion clip onto a tubular instrument having clip-receiving jaws located near one end thereof and disposed in an open clip-receiving position, inserting said end of the tubular instrument having the jaws with the clip mounted thereon through an opening in an anatomical body and while viewing through an optical viewing means disposed near the other end of said tubular instrument and provided with illumination for illuminating the area of the jaws and the areas distally thereof, positioning the open jaws and the clip mounted thereon in a proper position over the anatomical tubular structure and thereafter closing the clip to produce an occlusion in said anatomical structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1, werein viewing of the tubular structure is made through the tubular instrument and through the open jaws thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 2, including the step of viewing through two spatially separated occlusion clip portions securely held in position on the jaws by complementary indexing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 3, including the step of applying the occlusion clip to a Fallopian tube through an opening made in the umbilicus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 2, including the step of applying the occlusion clip to a Fallopian tube through an opening made in the umbilicus.
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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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |