US5375591A
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Instrument for implementing medical or surgical operations by laparoscopy or coeliscoopy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-03-20
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Granted: 1994-12-27
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Expires: 2011-03-20
Abstract
Abstract An instrument for assisting surgical laparascopic or coelioscopic operations where the patient's anterior abdominal wall is formed with an aperture and is raised away from the patient's visceral organs comprises a wirelike body having a first part extending substantially in a plane and adapted to lie against the posterior face of the anterior abdominal wall, a second part extending transversely from the plane of the first part, having an outer end, and adapted to traverse the aperture in the abdominal wall, and a hook at the outer end of the second part adapted to be secured to a stationary support.
Inventors
- 👤 Philippe Mouret
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/02; A61B17/0281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A surgical instrument for assisting laparascopic or coelioscopic operations where the patient's anterior abdominal wall is provided with an aperture and is raised away from the patient's visceral organs, the instrument comprising: a first wire-body part extending substantially in a plane and adapted to lie against the posterior face of the anterior abdominal wall of the patient, a second wire-body part extending transversely from the plane of the first part, having an outer-end, and adapted to traverse the aperture in the abdominal wall, and a suspension hook at the outer end of the second part adapted to be secured to a stationary support so as to raise the abdominal wall away from the internal organs of the patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A surgical instrument for assisting laparascopic or coelioscopic operations where the patient's anterior abdominal wall is provided with an aperture and is raised away from the patient's visceral organs, the instrument comprising: a first wire-body part extending substantially in a plane and adapted to lie against the posterior face of the anterior abdominal wall of the patient, a second wire-body part extending transversely from the plane of the first part, having an outer-end, and adapted to traverse the aperture in the abdominal wall, and a suspension hook at the outer end of the second part adapted to be secured to a stationary support so as to raise the abdominal wall away from the internal organs of the patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The instrument defined in claim 1 wherein the first part is formed as an open ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The instrument defined in claim 2 wherein the ring has an end portion attached to the second part and inclined away from the second part and from the plane of the first part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The instrument defined in claim 1 wherein the first and second parts are elastically deformable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The instrument defined in claim 2 wherein the second part extends at an acute angle to the plane of the ring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The instrument defined in claim 2 wherein the ring has a curved end portion attached to the second part and open toward the plane and toward the second part.
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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) | 1997-12-26 | 1998-06-27 | 1998-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-12-26 | 2002-06-27 | 2002-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-12-26 | 2006-06-27 | 2006-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |