US4612932A
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Magazine for C-shaped scalp clips
Assignee: Aesculap Werke AG
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Filing: 1984-10-02
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Granted: 1986-09-23
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Expires: 2004-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A magazine for receiving C-shaped scalp clips having legs connected by a bridge and with facing clamping jaws at their free ends. In order to improve positioning of the scalp clips during displacement along the magazine, the scalp clips are arranged one behind the other in the magazine such that the free ends of one scalp clip rest against the bridge of the adjacent scalp clip, the scalp clips have laterally open recesses in their bridges or the regions where legs and bridge meet and the magazine has guide rails extending along its length and engaging in these recesses.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfhard Caspar
- 👤 Theodor Lutze
- 👤 Karl-Ernst Kienzle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/068; A61B17/0682
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
In combination, C-shaped scalp clips and a magazine for receiving C-shaped scalp clips each of said scalp clips having legs connected via a bridge and with facing clamping jaws at their free ends, said scalp clips being arranged one behind the other in the magazine such that the free ends of one scalp clip rest against the bridge of the adjacent scalp clip, said scalp clips having laterally open recesses in their bridges including the regions where legs and bridge meet, said magazine having guide rails extending along its length and engaging in said recesses, and each said scalp clip having a bridge that is concave in shape and a convex cross section in the region of the free ends of its legs so that the convex portions of each following scalp clip engages the concave bridge of the preceding scalp clip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
In combination, C-shaped scalp clips and a magazine for receiving C-shaped scalp clips each of said scalp clips having legs connected via a bridge and with facing clamping jaws at their free ends, said scalp clips being arranged one behind the other in the magazine such that the free ends of one scalp clip rest against the bridge of the adjacent scalp clip, said scalp clips having laterally open recesses in their bridges including the regions where legs and bridge meet, said magazine having guide rails extending along its length and engaging in said recesses, and each said scalp clip having a bridge that is concave in shape and a convex cross section in the region of the free ends of its legs so that the convex portions of each following scalp clip engages the concave bridge of the preceding scalp clip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as defined in claim 1, wherein the guide rails are formed by the inwardly bent edges of the magazine which is of U-shaped cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination as defined in claims 1 or 2, wherein a step forming a guide rail is disposed at the point where the bottom of the magazine and the side walls meet, said step projecting into the magazine cross section.
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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) | 1989-09-22 | 1990-03-24 | 1990-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-09-22 | 1994-03-24 | 1994-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-09-22 | 1998-03-24 | 1998-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |