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Radial jaw biopsy forceps
Assignee: Boston Scientific Miami Corp
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Filing: 1990-05-10
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Granted: 1992-07-28
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Expires: 2010-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A biological forceps device for the taking of tissue samples from a body, comprising a flexible main coil attached at its distal end to a pair of homologous cast jaws. The jaws have radially arranged teeth on their distalmost end. The jaws are opened and closed by attachment to a pair of pull wires which extend through the main coil, into a handle at its proximal end. The handle has a spool which slides about a central shaft attached to the main coil. The spool is attached to the pull wires, so that movement of the spool with respect to the central shaft, effectuates a force on the proximal ends of the levered jaws, to open and close them, appropriately.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas O. Bales
- 👤 Charles R. Slater
- 👤 Kevin W. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/06; A61B17/00; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B17/32; A61B17/320016; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1442; A61B18/1445; H; H10; H10P; H10P72/00; H10P72/04; H10P72/0441; A61B17/30; A61B17/3201; A61B2010/0225; A61B2017/0023; A61B2017/00367; A61B2017/00398; A61B2017/0046; A61B2017/00831; A61B2017/0088; A61B17/2909; A61B2017/2912; A61B2017/2919; A61B2017/292; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/2931; A61B2017/2932; A61B2017/2939; A61B2017/2945; A61B2018/00053; A61B2018/00059; A61B2018/00071; A61B2018/00077; A61B2018/00083; A61B2018/00107; A61B2018/00148; A61B18/1206; A61B2018/1246; A61B2018/1253; A61B2018/1405; A61B2018/1412; A61B2018/1415; A61B2018/1425; A61B2018/1432; A61B2018/1452; A61B2018/1455; A61B2018/146; A61B90/00; A61B90/06; A61B2090/064; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M2025/0098; A61M2205/00; A61M2205/60; A61M2205/6063; A61M2205/6081; H10P72/0448; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32163; Y10T403/32172; Y10T403/32181; Y10T403/32221; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18888; Y10T74/1892; Y10T74/18944; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A biopsy forceps device for the taking of biological tissue samples from a body, comprising: a flexible main coil having distal and proximal ends; an arrangement of articulable opposed jaws hingedly disposed on the distal end of said main coil, said jaws each having a proximal and a distal end; a handle means disposed on the proximal end of said main coil; actuation means arranged between said handle means and said jaws, for effectuation of said actuation thereof; an array of radially disposed teeth arranged on the distal end of said jaws, to permit the taking of biological tissue thereat, the radial alignment of the teeth on each of the opposed jaws facilitating mating interengagement therebetween allowing the self-alignment of said jaws; the proximal end of said jaws comprising a tang, each tang thereon having a recess thereon for articulable receipt of the distal end of said actuation means; said actuation means comprising a pair of pull wires, each of which has a pair of angled bends which engage said tangs on the proximal end of each of said jaws, whereupon movement of said pull wires causes articulation of said tangs and hense said jaws about its hinge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A biopsy forceps device for the taking of biological tissue samples from a body, comprising: a flexible main coil having distal and proximal ends; an arrangement of articulable opposed jaws hingedly disposed on the distal end of said main coil, said jaws each having a proximal and a distal end; a handle means disposed on the proximal end of said main coil; actuation means arranged between said handle means and said jaws, for effectuation of said actuation thereof; an array of radially disposed teeth arranged on the distal end of said jaws, to permit the taking of biological tissue thereat, the radial alignment of the teeth on each of the opposed jaws facilitating mating interengagement therebetween allowing the self-alignment of said jaws; the proximal end of said jaws comprising a tang, each tang thereon having a recess thereon for articulable receipt of the distal end of said actuation means; said actuation means comprising a pair of pull wires, each of which has a pair of angled bends which engage said tangs on the proximal end of each of said jaws, whereupon movement of said pull wires causes articulation of said tangs and hense said jaws about its hinge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A biopsy forceps device as recited in claim 1, including an elongated needle disposed between said tangs and adapted to extend between said jaws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
A biopsy forceps device as recited in claim 1, wherein said handle means further comprises: a central shaft having a longitudinal bore of stepped configuration to receive said actuation means in said main coil; a securement means about said main coil comprising a locking coil; said main coil being threadedly received in said locking coil in the longitudinal bore in said central shaft; a clevis, which includes a hub, to which said jaws are attached; said distal end of said main coil having an annular periphery which is ground flat and secured into said hub portion of said clevis, to minimize the separability therebetween, obviating the need for adhesives; and each of said jaws has an annular boss around said bore to minimize friction with the clevis.
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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) | 1995-07-28 | 1996-01-27 | 1996-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-07-28 | 2000-01-27 | 2000-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-07-28 | 2004-01-27 | 2004-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |