US3857396A
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Suture clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-22
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1993-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A suture clamp includes a compressible member having a hole extending therethrough and means for locking the suture in the hole, the locking means including a ridge extending along a first outer surface of the member substantially transverse to the hole. The ridge is pressed into the member by a scissor clamp having two pivot arms with clamping jaws at the extremities thereof, one of the jaws having a die extending substantially parallel with the corresponding arm such that the die presses the ridge into the member when the member is positioned between the jaws and the jaws are compressed together.
Inventors
- 👤 C Hardwick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0487; A61B17/0401; A61B2017/0446; A61B2017/0454; A61B2017/0464; A61B2017/0488; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/398; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7129; Y10T403/7141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
Suture clamping means comprising: a compressible member having a hole extending therethrough; means for locking a suture in said hole, said locking means comprising a ridge extending along a first outer surface of said member substantially transverse to said hole and wherein compression of said ridge reduces the cross-sectional area of said hole to lock suture therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
Suture clamping means comprising: a compressible member having a hole extending therethrough; means for locking a suture in said hole, said locking means comprising a ridge extending along a first outer surface of said member substantially transverse to said hole and wherein compression of said ridge reduces the cross-sectional area of said hole to lock suture therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Clamping means as recited in claim 1 further comprising a groove extending along another surface of said member opposing said ridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
Clamping means as recited in claim 2 further comprising another hole through said member substantially parallel with said one hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Clamping means as recited in claim 2 wherein said member comprises a malleable material inert to human tissue.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
Clamping means as recited in claim 1 further comprising said member having a slot extending from a surface thereof and communicating with said hole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
Clamping means comprising: a compressible member having a hole extending therethrough; a ridge extending along an outer surface of said member substantially transverse to said hole; and means for reducing the cross-sectional area of said hole, said means comprising said ridge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
Clamping means comprising: a compressible member having a hole extending therethrough; a ridge extending along an outer surface of said member substantially transverse to said hole; and means for reducing the cross-sectional area of said hole, said means comprising said ridge.
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) | 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 |