US3857386A
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Surgical device for holding and retracting skin or bone
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-17
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1993-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A disposable skin-impaling and retracting or bone holding and retracting device comprises a support member from which is supported and extends a skin-impaling or bone-holding member most advantageously formed of cannulated needle stock the end portion of which is bent to form a skin-impaling or bone-holding hook, the tip end of which is beveled to form a relatively sharp point. The cannulated needle stock is bent preferably so the bevel is on the outside of the bend therein. The support member may form a handle which is grasped during the manipulation of the device in a surgical procedure, or the support member may form a hub adapted removably to receive a separate handle member. The disposable device is packaged in a container which seals the same from the atmosphere, and is pre-sterilized so as to be ready for immediate use when the container is opened.
Inventors
- 👤 T Ashbell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/02; A61L; A61L31/00; A61L31/04; A61L31/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A disposable surgical device for holding and retracting skin or small bones or bone fragments, said device including a sterilizable skin or bone-engaging hook member made of a thin metal stock and having a pointed hook-shaped end portion terminating in a shank portion, and a handle-forming member to be grasped during use of the device made of a sterilizable synthetic plastic material permanently integrally connected to said shank portion of the skin or bone-engaging member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A disposable surgical device for holding and retracting skin or small bones or bone fragments, said device including a sterilizable skin or bone-engaging hook member made of a thin metal stock and having a pointed hook-shaped end portion terminating in a shank portion, and a handle-forming member to be grasped during use of the device made of a sterilizable synthetic plastic material permanently integrally connected to said shank portion of the skin or bone-engaging member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The disposable surgical device of claim 1 combined with a container removably holding the device in presterilized form and sealed from the surrounding atmosphere.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The disposable surgical device of claim 1 wherein said shank portion of said skin or bone-engaging hook member extends for substantially the full length of the handle-forming support member to give rigidity thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The disposable surgical device of claim 1 wherein said handle-forming member is molded over said shank portion of the skin or bone-engaging hook member and said shank portion has anchoring means for anchoring the same to the handle-forming member molded thereover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said handle-forming member has a length at least several time the length of the portion of the skin or bone-engaging hook member which extends therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
98 words
A disposable skin-impaling device for grasping, holding and retracting skin away from underlying tissues, said device comprising a sterilizable support member from which is supported and extends a sterilizable skin-impaling member formed of cannulated needle stock of at least about 0.028 inches in diameter bent into a skin-impaling and retracting hook portion terminating in a shank portion secured to said support member, the tip end of said skin-impaling and retracting hook portion being beveled to form a sharp skin-piercing point, and the bevel of said skin-impaling and retracting hook portion being on the outside of the bend therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
A disposable skin-impaling device for grasping, holding and retracting skin away from underlying tissues, said device comprising a sterilizable support member from which is supported and extends a sterilizable skin-impaling member formed of cannulated needle stock of at least about 0.028 inches in diameter bent into a skin-impaling and retracting hook portion terminating in a shank portion secured to said support member, the tip end of said skin-impaling and retracting hook portion being beveled to form a sharp skin-piercing point, and the bevel of said skin-impaling and retracting hook portion being on the outside of the bend therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The disposable skin-impaling device of claim 6 wherein said support member is a handle to be grasped during use of the device and made of synthetic plastic material permanently integrally connected to said skin-impaling and retracting member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The disposable skin-impaling device of claim 7 combined with a container removably holding the device in presterilized form and sealed from the surrounding atmosphere.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
A disposable small bone or bone fragment holding and retracting device comprising a sterilizable support member from which is supported and extends a sterilizable bone holding and retracting member formed of cannulated needle stock of at least about 0.050 inches in diameter, the end of which is bent to form a bone holding and retracting hook portion terminating in a shank portion secured to said support member, the bevel of said bone holding and retracting hook portion being on the outside of the bend therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
85 words
A disposable small bone or bone fragment holding and retracting device comprising a sterilizable support member from which is supported and extends a sterilizable bone holding and retracting member formed of cannulated needle stock of at least about 0.050 inches in diameter, the end of which is bent to form a bone holding and retracting hook portion terminating in a shank portion secured to said support member, the bevel of said bone holding and retracting hook portion being on the outside of the bend therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
The disposable bone-holding and retracting device of claim 9 wherein said support member of said device is a handle to be grasped during use of the device and made of synthetic plasTic material permanently integrally connected to said bone-holding and retracting member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The disposable small bone or bone fragment holding and retracting device of claim 9 combined with a container removably holding the device in pre-sterilized form and sealed from the surrounding atmosphere.
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) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |