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Clamp closing devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-04
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1983-09-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Yahr William Zachary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/28; A61B17/2812; A61B17/2833
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN A CLAMP CLOSING DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED FOR USE IN AN INSTRUMENT HAVING A PAIR OF GRIPPING MEMBERS AT ONE END FOR MANUAL MANIPULATION, THE IMPROVEMENTS WHICH COMPRISE: (A) A PAIR OF RESILIENT PIVOTED HANDLES WITH FINGER LOOPS AT THE END OPPOSITE THE GRIPPING MEMBERS (B) A PAIR OF ALIGNED OPPOSED LEGS DEPENDING FROM AND INTERAL WITH THE PAIR OF HANDLES (C) LATCHING MEANS COMPRISING INTERENGAGING SURFACE CONFIGURATIONS ON THE OPPOSITE EXTERNAL SURFACES OF EACH OF SAID LEGS AND IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE PLANE OF EACH OF THE SAID LOOPED HANDLES WHEN THE LATCHING MEANS ARE NOT ENGAGED SO THAT ONE OR THE OTHER SIDE OF ONE LEG WILL RELEASABLY ENGAGE AN ADJACENT SIDE OF THE OTHER LEG WHEN THE HANDLES ARE COMPRESSED BY THE RIGHT OR LEFT HAND AND ONE LEG MOVES BY THE OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN A CLAMP CLOSING DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED FOR USE IN AN INSTRUMENT HAVING A PAIR OF GRIPPING MEMBERS AT ONE END FOR MANUAL MANIPULATION, THE IMPROVEMENTS WHICH COMPRISE: (A) A PAIR OF RESILIENT PIVOTED HANDLES WITH FINGER LOOPS AT THE END OPPOSITE THE GRIPPING MEMBERS (B) A PAIR OF ALIGNED OPPOSED LEGS DEPENDING FROM AND INTERAL WITH THE PAIR OF HANDLES (C) LATCHING MEANS COMPRISING INTERENGAGING SURFACE CONFIGURATIONS ON THE OPPOSITE EXTERNAL SURFACES OF EACH OF SAID LEGS AND IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE PLANE OF EACH OF THE SAID LOOPED HANDLES WHEN THE LATCHING MEANS ARE NOT ENGAGED SO THAT ONE OR THE OTHER SIDE OF ONE LEG WILL RELEASABLY ENGAGE AN ADJACENT SIDE OF THE OTHER LEG WHEN THE HANDLES ARE COMPRESSED BY THE RIGHT OR LEFT HAND AND ONE LEG MOVES BY THE OTHER.
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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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |