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Acupuncture needles and holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-17
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1995-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of relatively adjustable acupuncture needles including a holder in which any selected needle may be removably mounted for operative use.
Inventors
- 👤 Yen Kong Woo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H39/00; A61H39/08; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/0551; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
Acupuncture needles and holder comprising an outer tubular shield having a central passage therein of uniform cross-section coextensive with its length, a chamfered tip on the terminal end of said shield, and an inner elongated acupuncture needle mounted for reciprocation within said central passage for movement relative to said outer tubular shield beyond said chamfered tip thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
Acupuncture needles and holder comprising an outer tubular shield having a central passage therein of uniform cross-section coextensive with its length, a chamfered tip on the terminal end of said shield, and an inner elongated acupuncture needle mounted for reciprocation within said central passage for movement relative to said outer tubular shield beyond said chamfered tip thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
Acupuncture needles and holder as set forth in claim 1, wherein said outer tubular shield includes a head having a cavity therein and wherein said elongated acupuncture needle includes a stemmed head removably mounted in said cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Acupuncture needles and holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tubular shield constitutes an acupuncture inner elongated acupuncture needle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
Acupuncture needles and holder as set forth in claim 2, and interlocking elements on said head of said outer tubular shield and on said head of said inner elongated acupuncture needle for detachably connecting the same.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
Acupuncture needles and holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said inner acupuncture needle has a bent terminal end extendable beyond said chamfered tip on said outer tubular shield for directing low voltage current applied thereto in an elected direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
Acupuncture needles and holder as set forth in claim 1, and a mass of dried goat's intestines on a portion of said outer tubular shield for transfer to said inner elongated acupuncture needle and thereby to a muscle of the human body by passing said inner acupuncture needle through the passage of said outer tubular shield.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
Acupuncture needles and holder as set forth in claim 5 and capable of transmitting waves of applied electrical low voltage direct current energy in the order of 9 volts, wherein said inner needle with said bent terminal end is movably mounted within said outer tubular shield and latchable in any selected one of a plurality of positions within 360° to cause said waves of applied electrical energy to move in a selected direction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
Acupuncture needles and holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein the central passage of said outer tubular shield is of sufficient diameter to pass a solid.
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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |