US3955558A
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Instrument for spinal taps
Assignee: Medcom Inc
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Filing: 1974-11-04
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1994-11-04
Abstract
Abstract An instrument for performing a spinal tap includes a body member carrying a hypodermic needle of non-circular transverse cross section and a sharply beveled tip. A guide block has an obliquely extending complementary non-circular bore which is axially slideably engageable by the needle to maintain its orientation and prevent its axial rotation. In puncturing the spinal column, the needle is guided by the block bore and upon entry, cuts a flap in the spinal column surrounding tissue which flap closes the needle entry opening upon withdrawal of the needle.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C. Fuisz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/03; A61B5/032; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3401; A61B17/3403
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A surgical device comprising a tubular hypodermic needle of triangular transverse cross-section and having a distal end beveled along a plane with the distal tip of said needle coinciding with an apex of the triangular section of said needle, a stylet slideably telescoping said hypodermic needle and guide means for restricting said needle to movement in an axial direction at a predetermined orientation and preventing the rotation of said needle about its longitudinal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A surgical device comprising a tubular hypodermic needle of triangular transverse cross-section and having a distal end beveled along a plane with the distal tip of said needle coinciding with an apex of the triangular section of said needle, a stylet slideably telescoping said hypodermic needle and guide means for restricting said needle to movement in an axial direction at a predetermined orientation and preventing the rotation of said needle about its longitudinal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The surgical device of claim 1, wherein said guide means comprises a guide member having a guide passageway with a transverse cross-section corresponding to that of said needle, said needle slideably engaging and projecting beyond said passageway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The surgical device of claim 1, wherein said stylet is of triangular transverse cross-section and has a distal face coinciding with said bevel plane when said stylet is in its advanced position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surgical device of claim 1, wherein said guide member comprises a block having an obliquely extending bore therethrough of triangular transverse cross-section defining said passageway.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 4, wherein said block has a front face and a top face and has a pair of said bores formed therein extending from respective side portions of said front face to opposite side portions of said top face.
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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) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |