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Amniotomy glove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-26
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1993-01-26
Abstract
Abstract An amniotomy glove and method of performing an amniotomy, the glove used to rupture the amniotic membranes or the like wherein the glove is a regular examining glove having an abrasive member secured to or integral with a tip of the finger thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Colin B Schack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B42/00; A61B42/10; A61B17/00; A61B17/42; A61B17/4208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
An amniotomy glove for use in rupturing the amniotic membranes comprisiNg: a sterilizable surgical glove having a palm, a back, a thumb and four fingers; and an abrasive strip secured over a portion of the end of one of said fingers with a first portion of said strip secured to the back of said one finger, a second portion of said strip secured to the tip of said one finger and a third portion of said strip secured to the front of said one finger, thus having a portion of said one finger front and tip on both sides of said strip free for permitting tactile sense to the finger of the wearer of said glove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
An amniotomy glove for use in rupturing the amniotic membranes comprisiNg: a sterilizable surgical glove having a palm, a back, a thumb and four fingers; and an abrasive strip secured over a portion of the end of one of said fingers with a first portion of said strip secured to the back of said one finger, a second portion of said strip secured to the tip of said one finger and a third portion of said strip secured to the front of said one finger, thus having a portion of said one finger front and tip on both sides of said strip free for permitting tactile sense to the finger of the wearer of said glove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An amniotomy glove as defined in claim 1 wherein said abrasive material is sandpaper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An amniotomy glove as defined in claim 1 wherein said abrasive material is secured by an adhesive to said finger.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An amniotomy glove as defined in claim 3 wherein said abrasive material is sandpaper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
An amniotomy glove as defined in claim 2 wherein approximately one-fourth of said abrasive material is disposed on the back of said finger and the remaining portion of said abrasive material is disposed over the tip and on the front of said finger.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
An amniotomy glove as defined in claim 4 wherein approximately one-fourth of said abrasive material is disposed on the back of said finger and the remaining portion of said abrasive material is disposed over the tip and on the front of said finger.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
22 words
A method of performing an amniotomy comprising the step of scratching the amniotic membranes with an abrasive material until the membranes rupture.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
22 words
A method of performing an amniotomy comprising the step of scratching the amniotic membranes with an abrasive material until the membranes rupture.
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) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |