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Curvilinear surgical punch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-03-07
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Granted: 1996-01-30
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Expires: 2014-03-07
Abstract
Abstract A curvilinear surgical punch (10) having a cutting head (21) for performing surgery upon the meniscal tissue of the knee joint is disclosed herein. Cutting head (21) includes an upper blade member (22) pivotal upon a lower frame member (24). Upper blade member (22) and lower frame member (24) both include arcuate cutting edges (26) and (28), respectively. The arcuate cutting edges of the present invention can be adapted toward a variety of configurations and sizes for operating upon different areas of the meniscal tissue.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas P. McKenzie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/320016; A61B17/16; A61B17/1604
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
A surgical punch for cutting meniscal tissue, comprising: (a) a substantially planar lower frame member, said lower frame member having a proximal end and a distal end, said lower frame member including a cavity; (b) an upper blade member, said upper blade member having a proximal end and a distal end, said upper blade member having a length and a width, said proximal end of said upper blade member pivotally coupled to said proximal end of said frame member, said upper blade member having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface lying in a first plane, said bottom surface lying in a second plane, said first and second planes being substantially parallel, said bottom surface being continuously planar across the entire length and width of said upper blade member, said upper blade member including first and second rectilinear edges, said upper blade member including a curvilinear edge which is honed between said first and second planes, said curvilinear edge extending from said proximal end to said distal end of said upper blade member; and (c) support means for supporting said upper blade member and said lower frame member and for articulating said upper blade member in relation to said lower frame member between an open position and a closed position wherein said upper blade member is received in said cavity in said lower frame member in said closed position and wherein said lower frame member and said top and bottom surfaces of said upper blade member lie in substantially parallel planes in said closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
A surgical punch for cutting meniscal tissue, comprising: (a) a substantially planar lower frame member, said lower frame member having a proximal end and a distal end, said lower frame member including a cavity; (b) an upper blade member, said upper blade member having a proximal end and a distal end, said upper blade member having a length and a width, said proximal end of said upper blade member pivotally coupled to said proximal end of said frame member, said upper blade member having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface lying in a first plane, said bottom surface lying in a second plane, said first and second planes being substantially parallel, said bottom surface being continuously planar across the entire length and width of said upper blade member, said upper blade member including first and second rectilinear edges, said upper blade member including a curvilinear edge which is honed between said first and second planes, said curvilinear edge extending from said proximal end to said distal end of said upper blade member; and (c) support means for supporting said upper blade member and said lower frame member and for articulating said upper blade member in relation to said lower frame member between an open position and a closed position wherein said upper blade member is received in said cavity in said lower frame member in said closed position and wherein said lower frame member and said top and bottom surfaces of said upper blade member lie in substantially parallel planes in said closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
284 words
A curvilinear surgical punch, comprising: (a) a lower frame member, said lower frame member having a proximal end and a distal end, said lower frame member being substantially planar from said proximal end to said distal end, said lower frame member including a cavity; (b) an upper blade member, said upper blade member having a proximal end and a distal end, said upper blade member having a length and a width, upper blade member being substantially planar from said proximal end to said distal end, said proximal end of said upper blade member pivotally coupled to said proximal end of said lower frame member; (c) said upper blade member having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface lying in a first plane, said bottom surface lying in a second plane, said first and second planes being substantially parallel, said bottom surface being continuously planar across the entire length and width of said upper blade member, said upper blade member including first and second rectilinear edges, said upper blade member including a curvilinear edge which is honed between said first and second planes, said curvilinear edge extending from said proximal end to said distal end of said upper blade member; and (d) support means for supporting said upper blade member and said lower frame member and for articulating said upper blade member in relation to said lower frame member between an open position and a closed position wherein said upper blade member is received in said cavity in said lower frame member in said closed position and wherein said lower frame member and said top and bottom surfaces of said upper blade member lie in substantially parallel planes in said closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
284 words
A curvilinear surgical punch, comprising: (a) a lower frame member, said lower frame member having a proximal end and a distal end, said lower frame member being substantially planar from said proximal end to said distal end, said lower frame member including a cavity; (b) an upper blade member, said upper blade member having a proximal end and a distal end, said upper blade member having a length and a width, upper blade member being substantially planar from said proximal end to said distal end, said proximal end of said upper blade member pivotally coupled to said proximal end of said lower frame member; (c) said upper blade member having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface lying in a first plane, said bottom surface lying in a second plane, said first and second planes being substantially parallel, said bottom surface being continuously planar across the entire length and width of said upper blade member, said upper blade member including first and second rectilinear edges, said upper blade member including a curvilinear edge which is honed between said first and second planes, said curvilinear edge extending from said proximal end to said distal end of said upper blade member; and (d) support means for supporting said upper blade member and said lower frame member and for articulating said upper blade member in relation to said lower frame member between an open position and a closed position wherein said upper blade member is received in said cavity in said lower frame member in said closed position and wherein said lower frame member and said top and bottom surfaces of said upper blade member lie in substantially parallel planes in said closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
270 words
A surgical instrument, comprising: (a) a lower frame member having a proximal end and a distal end, said lower frame member being substantially planar from said proximal end to said distal end, said lower frame member including a cavity; (b) an upper blade member having a proximal end and a distal end, said upper blade member having a length and a width, said upper blade member being substantially planar from said proximal end to said distal end, said proximal end of said upper blade member pivotally coupled to said proximal end of said lower frame member; (c) support means for supporting said upper blade member and said lower frame member and for articulating said upper blade member in relation to said lower frame member between an open position and a closed position wherein said upper blade member is received in said cavity in said lower frame member in said closed position and wherein said upper blade member and said lower frame member lie in substantially parallel planes in said closed position; and (d) said upper blade member having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface lying in a first plane, said bottom surface lying in a second plane, said first and second planes being substantially parallel, said bottom surface being continuously planar across the entire length and width of said upper blade member, said upper blade member including first and second rectilinear edges, said upper blade member including a curvilinear edge which is honed between said first and second planes, said curvilinear edge extending from said proximal end to said distal end of said upper blade member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
270 words
A surgical instrument, comprising: (a) a lower frame member having a proximal end and a distal end, said lower frame member being substantially planar from said proximal end to said distal end, said lower frame member including a cavity; (b) an upper blade member having a proximal end and a distal end, said upper blade member having a length and a width, said upper blade member being substantially planar from said proximal end to said distal end, said proximal end of said upper blade member pivotally coupled to said proximal end of said lower frame member; (c) support means for supporting said upper blade member and said lower frame member and for articulating said upper blade member in relation to said lower frame member between an open position and a closed position wherein said upper blade member is received in said cavity in said lower frame member in said closed position and wherein said upper blade member and said lower frame member lie in substantially parallel planes in said closed position; and (d) said upper blade member having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface lying in a first plane, said bottom surface lying in a second plane, said first and second planes being substantially parallel, said bottom surface being continuously planar across the entire length and width of said upper blade member, said upper blade member including first and second rectilinear edges, said upper blade member including a curvilinear edge which is honed between said first and second planes, said curvilinear edge extending from said proximal end to said distal end of said upper blade member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said first and second rectilinear edges are substantially perpendicular and wherein said curvilinear edge extends between said first and second rectilinear edges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said first and second rectilinear edges are substantially perpendicular and wherein said curvilinear edge extends between said first and second rectilinear edges, said first and second rectilinear edges intersecting at a comer having an angle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 5 wherein said angle is an obtuse angle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 5 wherein said angle is a right angle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 5 wherein said angle is an angle other than a right angle.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
36 words
An apparatus as recited in claims 1, 2 or 3, wherein said upper blade member includes a third rectilinear edge, at least two of said rectilinear edges intersecting each other at a comer having an angle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 9 wherein said angle is an obtuse angle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 9 wherein said angle is a right angle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 9 wherein said angle is an angle other than a right angle.
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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) | 1999-01-29 | 1999-07-31 | 2000-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-01-29 | 2003-07-31 | 2004-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-01-29 | 2007-07-31 | 2008-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |