US4838254A
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Surgical fastening clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-08-17
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Granted: 1989-06-13
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Expires: 2007-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A fastening clip comprises two lateral rods, approximately parallel, connected together by a straight or curved central part, forming a bridge. The central part is curved and is placed so that the plane of its median axis forms an angle with a plane containing the median axes of the two parallel rods. The clip is particularly useful in osteosynthesis applications.
Inventors
- 👤 Georges Gauthier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/08; A61B17/064; A61B17/0642
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A surgical fastening clip comprising: two lateral rods, each rod having a distal end and a median axis, said rods being of unequal lengths; a bridge-forming part connecting said two lateral rods in approximately parallel configuration; said bridge-forming part consisting of a single curve which curves in a single direction between its points of connection with said two rods so that a first plane containing the single curve forms a bending angle with a second plane containing the median axes of the two lateral rods, said bending angle being greater than 90° and said chip being formed of a biocompatible material having a good elasticity and a good mechanical strength.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A surgical fastening clip comprising: two lateral rods, each rod having a distal end and a median axis, said rods being of unequal lengths; a bridge-forming part connecting said two lateral rods in approximately parallel configuration; said bridge-forming part consisting of a single curve which curves in a single direction between its points of connection with said two rods so that a first plane containing the single curve forms a bending angle with a second plane containing the median axes of the two lateral rods, said bending angle being greater than 90° and said chip being formed of a biocompatible material having a good elasticity and a good mechanical strength.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The clip according to claim 1 wherein said lateral rods have a circular section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The clip according to claim 1 wherein the distal end of each lateral rod has a diameter slightly less than the diameter of the remainder of the rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The clip according to claim 1 wherein the distal end of each lateral rod has a polished surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The clip according to claim 1 wherein the clip is constructed of a metal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The clip of claim 5 wherein the clip is constructed of a titanium alloy.
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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) | 1992-06-12 | 1992-12-12 | 1993-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-12 | 1996-12-12 | 1997-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-12 | 2000-12-12 | 2001-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |