Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A device for joining arteries and the like comprising an innertube having a central portion of substantially uniform cross section, said inner tube having a central opening therethrough which terminates at opposed extremities thereof to open ends, and having end portions on opposite sides of said central portion, said innertube end portions having a generally tapering cross section adapted to receive an artery or vein thereover, and onepiece gripping means having a central portion movable into overlying engagement with said innertube central portion and oppositely disposed, tapering end portions movable independently of said gripping means central portion into overlying retaining engagement with an artery disposed on said innertube end portions.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A device for joining arteries and the like comprising an innertube having a central portion of substantially uniform cross section, said inner tube having a central opening therethrough which terminates at opposed extremities thereof to open ends, and having end portions on opposite sides of said central portion, said innertube end portions having a generally tapering cross section adapted to receive an artery or vein thereover, and onepiece gripping means having a central portion movable into overlying engagement with said innertube central portion and oppositely disposed, tapering end portions movable independently of said gripping means central portion into overlying retaining engagement with an artery disposed on said innertube end portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 in which a terminal portion of each of said innertube end portions is provided with a fine feathered edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 2 in which said gripping means includes a blank of material which can be wrapped over said innertube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 3 in which said blank is affixed to said innertube central portion along the central area thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 4 in which said blank is provided with fenestrations.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 5 in which said blank is provided with a reinforced area at the juncture with said innertube inner portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 6 in which said gripping means is provided with reinforced areas extending along the marginal extremities of said blank parallel to said innertube central portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 7 in which said reinforced areas are provided with male and female fasteners so that gripping means can overlie said innertube central and end portions and be fastened.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 8 in which said male and female fasteners comprise spade-shaped lugs and recesses.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device of claim 9 in which said gripping means central portion is separated from said gripping means and portions by means of slits. 1 1. A device for joining arteries and the like substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.