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Reinforcement sheet for use in surgical repair
Assignee: Covidien LP
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Filing: 1996-10-16
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Granted: 1998-02-10
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Expires: 2016-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A reinforcement sheet for use in surgery includes an opening, for example to receive the spermatic cord or the round ligament in surgical hernia repair, with the opening defined at an interior of the sheet when the sheet is substantially flat, with the sheet having a first edge which extends from the opening to the perimeter of the sheet and a second edge, which is preferably provided by a flap, with the sheet substantially overlying the first edge of the sheet when the sheet and the flap are generally flat and with the second edge substantially overlying the sheet when the sheet is generally flat.
Inventors
- 👤 Elie Debbas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A reinforcement sheet for use in surgery, said sheet having an opening defined at an interior of the sheet when the sheet is substantially flat, said sheet having a first edge which extends from the opening to the perimeter of the sheet, said sheet having a second edge with said sheet substantially overlying the first edge of said sheet when said sheet is generally flat and with said second edge substantially overlying the sheet when said sheet is generally flat, said opening being accessible from both sides of the sheet when said sheet is generally flat and when said second edge substantially overlies the sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A reinforcement sheet for use in surgery, said sheet having an opening defined at an interior of the sheet when the sheet is substantially flat, said sheet having a first edge which extends from the opening to the perimeter of the sheet, said sheet having a second edge with said sheet substantially overlying the first edge of said sheet when said sheet is generally flat and with said second edge substantially overlying the sheet when said sheet is generally flat, said opening being accessible from both sides of the sheet when said sheet is generally flat and when said second edge substantially overlies the sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 1, wherein the sheet is a mesh material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 2, wherein the mesh material is Marlex.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 1, further comprising a flap which is connected to said sheet on one side of the first edge, said flap including said second edge with said flap substantially overlying the first edge when said sheet and flap are generally flat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 4, wherein the sheet includes a third edge which is substantially parallel to the first edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 5, wherein the flap is connected to said sheet substantially along the entire length of said third edge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 6 wherein, said flap is substantially rectangular.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 4, wherein said first and third edges are oriented at an angle to one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 4, wherein said first and third edges are oriented at a right angle to one another.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
118 words
A reinforcement sheet of mesh material for use in surgical hernia repair, said sheet having an opening to receive a body member, said opening being defined at an interior of the sheet when the sheet is substantially flat, said sheet having a first edge which extends from the opening to the perimeter of the sheet, said sheet having a second edge with said sheet substantially overlying the first edge of said sheet when said sheet is generally flat and with said second edge substantially overlying the sheet when said sheet is generally flat, said opening being accessible from both sides of the sheet when said sheet is generally flat and when said second edge substantially overlies the sheet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
118 words
A reinforcement sheet of mesh material for use in surgical hernia repair, said sheet having an opening to receive a body member, said opening being defined at an interior of the sheet when the sheet is substantially flat, said sheet having a first edge which extends from the opening to the perimeter of the sheet, said sheet having a second edge with said sheet substantially overlying the first edge of said sheet when said sheet is generally flat and with said second edge substantially overlying the sheet when said sheet is generally flat, said opening being accessible from both sides of the sheet when said sheet is generally flat and when said second edge substantially overlies the sheet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 10, wherein the sheet is substantially rectangular.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 11, wherein the mesh material is Marlex.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 11 wherein the opening is of a predetermined size to receive the spermatic cord of the patient.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 11 wherein the opening is of a predetermined size to receive the round ligament of the patient.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
46 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 10, further comprising a flap which is connected to said sheet on one side of the first edge, said flap including said second edge with said flap substantially overlying the first edge when said sheet and said flap are generally flat.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 15, wherein the sheet includes a third edge which is substantially parallel to the first edge.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 16, wherein the flap is connected to said sheet substantially along the entire length of said third edge.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 17 wherein, said flap is substantially rectangular.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 15, wherein said first and third edges are oriented at an angle to one another.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 15, wherein said first and third edges are oriented at a right angle to one another.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
117 words
A reinforcement sheet for use in surgery, said sheet being of a mesh material and having an opening defined at an interior of the sheet when the sheet is substantially flat, said sheet having a first edge which extends from the opening to the perimeter of the sheet, said sheet having a flap which is connected to said sheet on one side of the first edge, said flap defining a second edge, said flap substantially overlying the first edge when said sheet and flap are generally flat and with said second edge substantially overlying the sheet when said sheet is generally flat, said flap not overlying said opening when said sheet and said flap are generally flat.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
117 words
A reinforcement sheet for use in surgery, said sheet being of a mesh material and having an opening defined at an interior of the sheet when the sheet is substantially flat, said sheet having a first edge which extends from the opening to the perimeter of the sheet, said sheet having a flap which is connected to said sheet on one side of the first edge, said flap defining a second edge, said flap substantially overlying the first edge when said sheet and flap are generally flat and with said second edge substantially overlying the sheet when said sheet is generally flat, said flap not overlying said opening when said sheet and said flap are generally flat.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
12 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 21, wherein the mesh material is Marlex.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 21, wherein the flap is connected to said sheet substantially along the entire length of said third edge.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 23, wherein the sheet includes a third edge which is substantially parallel to the first edge.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
12 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 23, wherein said flap is substantially rectangular.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
20 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 23, wherein said first and third edges are oriented at an angle to one another.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
21 words
The reinforcement sheet of claim 23, wherein said first and third edges are oriented at a right angle to one another.
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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) | 2001-02-09 | 2001-08-11 | 2002-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-02-09 | 2005-08-11 | 2006-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-02-09 | 2009-08-11 | 2010-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |