US5315985A
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Endoscopic instrumentation kit and package therefor
Assignee: United States Surgical Corp
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Filing: 1992-07-20
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Granted: 1994-05-31
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Expires: 2012-07-20
Abstract
Abstract An endoscopic or laparoscopic instrumentation kit including at least one obturator and at least two sleeves forming a trocar assembly. The kit may also include a catheter, an endoscopic surgical instrument, tissue-gripping sleeve members and attachment devices for the trocar sleeves. The kit is packaged in a vacuum-formed enclosure having raised walls which correspond in size and shape to the instruments packaged therein for retaining and displaying the instruments. A method for utilizing the kit of the present invention is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Andre P. Decarie
- 👤 David L. Brown
- 👤 Stanley J. Malinowski
- 👤 Douglas M. Dunklee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/00142; A61B1/00144; A61B50/00; A61B50/30; A61B50/33; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00362
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit comprising: at least one obturator; at least one sleeve member for use with said at least one obturator; at least one tissue gripping sleeve which is adapted to be removably received on said at least one sleeve member for securing said at least one sleeve member in a patient; and a package including a bottom cover and a top cover, said top and bottom cover forming a package containing said at least one obturator, said at least one sleeve member and said at least one tissue gripping sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit comprising: at least one obturator; at least one sleeve member for use with said at least one obturator; at least one tissue gripping sleeve which is adapted to be removably received on said at least one sleeve member for securing said at least one sleeve member in a patient; and a package including a bottom cover and a top cover, said top and bottom cover forming a package containing said at least one obturator, said at least one sleeve member and said at least one tissue gripping sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 1, further comprising a catheter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 1, further comprising a pneumoperitoneum needle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 1, further comprising at least one attachment device for said at least one sleeve member for modifying an inner diameter of said at least one sleeve member at a first end of said sleeve member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 1, further comprising an endoscopic surgical instrument having a handle mechanism at a first end and an operative mechanism at a second end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 1, wherein said package bottom cover is rigid and said package top cover is transparent for displaying said kit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 6, wherein said rigid bottom cover is substantially flat and said transparent top cover is a vacuum formed plastic having raised walls corresponding in shape to said at least one obturator, said at least one sleeve member and said at least one tissue gripping sleeve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 1, wherein said at least one obturator, said at least one sleeve member and said at least one tissue gripping sleeve are sterile.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit comprising: at least one obturator; at least one sleeve member for use with said at least one obturator; at least one tissue gripping sleeve which is adapted to engage said at least one sleeve member; and a package including a bottom cover and a top cover, said top and bottom cover forming a package containing said at least one obturator, said at least one sleeve member and said at least one tissue gripping member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
78 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit comprising: at least one obturator; at least one sleeve member for use with said at least one obturator; at least one tissue gripping sleeve which is adapted to engage said at least one sleeve member; and a package including a bottom cover and a top cover, said top and bottom cover forming a package containing said at least one obturator, said at least one sleeve member and said at least one tissue gripping member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 9, further comprising a catheter.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 9, further comprising a pneumoperitoneum needle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 9, further comprising at least one attachment device for said at least one sleeve member for modifying an inner diameter of said at least one sleeve member at a first end of said sleeve member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 9, further comprising an endoscopic surgical instrument having a handle mechanism at a first end and an operative mechanism at a second end.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 13, wherein said endoscopic surgical instrument is adapted to apply surgical clips.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 13, wherein said endoscopic surgical instrument is adapted to apply surgical staples.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 9, wherein said package bottom cover is rigid and said package top cover is transparent for displaying said kit.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
52 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 9, wherein said rigid bottom cover is substantially flat and said transparent top cover is a vacuum formed plastic having raised walls corresponding in shape to said at least one obturator, said at least one sleeve member and said at least one tissue gripping member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
An endoscopic instrumentation kit according to claim 9, wherein said at least one obturator, said at least one sleeve member and said at least one tissue gripping member are sterile.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-05-30 | 1997-11-29 | 1998-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-05-30 | 2001-11-29 | 2002-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-05-30 | 2005-11-29 | 2006-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |