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Surgical staple and stapler
Assignee: Imagyn Medical Technologies California Inc
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Filing: 1993-10-08
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Granted: 1998-03-10
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Expires: 2013-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A surgical staple and stapler for use in stapling together the tissue of a patient. The staple is a rounded M-shape or gull wing shape in form. The surgical staple has a base which is bent downward in the center while the legs of the staple at each end of the base are outwardly bent. The outwardly bent legs of the staple are cut or formed to a sharp points at the end of the legs. The staple is circular in cross-section, but has a flat surface on the lower side. This staple facilitates stacking, feeding and removal of the staple. It further ensures a clean puncturing of the tissue that is stapled when used with the surgical stapling instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 Denise M. Simon
- 👤 Randall J. Hoyt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/068; A61B17/0682; A61B17/0684
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A surgical stapler for closing staples to join incised tissue comprising: a staple, wherein said staple comprises; a staple base having symmetric right and left portions joined at one central bend portion; a right leg and a left leg extending from said right and left portions, each of said legs having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said proximal end of said right leg joins said right portion at a right upper bend and said proximal end of said left leg joins said left portion at a left upper bend; an anvil for supporting said staple base as said staple is closed; and a former having two prongs separated by a gap for closing or forming said staple around said anvil; wherein said former has surfaces which correspond to and bear on said right and left portions for centering said staple on said anvil prior to closing said staple.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A surgical stapler for closing staples to join incised tissue comprising: a staple, wherein said staple comprises; a staple base having symmetric right and left portions joined at one central bend portion; a right leg and a left leg extending from said right and left portions, each of said legs having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said proximal end of said right leg joins said right portion at a right upper bend and said proximal end of said left leg joins said left portion at a left upper bend; an anvil for supporting said staple base as said staple is closed; and a former having two prongs separated by a gap for closing or forming said staple around said anvil; wherein said former has surfaces which correspond to and bear on said right and left portions for centering said staple on said anvil prior to closing said staple.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A surgical stapler according to claim 1, wherein said central bend portion has a bend angle of about 120°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A surgical stapler according to claim 1, wherein said right upper bend and said left upper bend each have a bend angle of about 90°.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A surgical stapler according to claim 1, wherein said prongs contact said right and left portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A surgical stapler according to claim 1, wherein said staple is generally circular in cross-section but includes a flat portion on the underside of said staple.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
149 words
A surgical stapler for closing staples to join incised tissue comprising: a staple, wherein said staple comprises; a staple base having symmetric right and left portions joined at one central bend portion; a right leg and a left leg extending from said right and left portions, each of said legs having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said proximal end of said right leg joins said right portion at a fight upper bend and said proximal end of said left leg joins said left portion at a left upper bend; an anvil for supporting said staple base as said staple is closed; and a former for closing or forming said staple around said anvil maintains said central bend portion; wherein said former has surfaces which correspond to and bear on said right and left portions for centering said staple on said anvil prior to closing said staple.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
149 words
A surgical stapler for closing staples to join incised tissue comprising: a staple, wherein said staple comprises; a staple base having symmetric right and left portions joined at one central bend portion; a right leg and a left leg extending from said right and left portions, each of said legs having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said proximal end of said right leg joins said right portion at a fight upper bend and said proximal end of said left leg joins said left portion at a left upper bend; an anvil for supporting said staple base as said staple is closed; and a former for closing or forming said staple around said anvil maintains said central bend portion; wherein said former has surfaces which correspond to and bear on said right and left portions for centering said staple on said anvil prior to closing said staple.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A surgical staple according to claim 6, wherein said central bend portion maintains an angle of about 120°.
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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) | 2001-03-09 | 2001-09-08 | 2002-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-03-09 | 2005-09-08 | 2006-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-03-09 | 2009-09-08 | 2010-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |