US3269630A
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Stapling instrument
Assignee: BLACKMAN ALAN R
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Filing: 1964-04-30
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1984-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fleischer Harry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/068; A61B17/072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A STAPLING INSTRUMENT FOR PERFORMING SURGICAL OPERATIONS, COMPRISING: (A) A HANDLE ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A FRAME MEMBER, A STAPLE MAGAZINE AND A STAPLE DRIVE MEANS; (B) A COUPLING MEANS COMPRISING A DRIVE AXLE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID FRAME MEMBER; (C) AN ELONGATED ANVIL ASSEMBLY PIVOTALLY COUPLED BY SAID DRIVE AXLE TO SAID FRAME MEMBER AND EXTENDING IN ALIGNMENT WITH A PORTION THEREOF; (D) A DRIVE HANDLE MEANS POSITIONED PARTIALLY WITHIN AND PIVOTALLY COUPLED BY SAID DRIVE AXLE TO SAID FRAME MEMBER AND SAID ANVIL ASSEMBLY, SAID DRIVE HANDLE MEANS COMPRISING A DRIVE ANVIL HAVING A FIRST APERTURE THROUGH WHICH SAID DRIVE AXLE EXTENDS,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A STAPLING INSTRUMENT FOR PERFORMING SURGICAL OPERATIONS, COMPRISING: (A) A HANDLE ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING A FRAME MEMBER, A STAPLE MAGAZINE AND A STAPLE DRIVE MEANS; (B) A COUPLING MEANS COMPRISING A DRIVE AXLE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID FRAME MEMBER; (C) AN ELONGATED ANVIL ASSEMBLY PIVOTALLY COUPLED BY SAID DRIVE AXLE TO SAID FRAME MEMBER AND EXTENDING IN ALIGNMENT WITH A PORTION THEREOF; (D) A DRIVE HANDLE MEANS POSITIONED PARTIALLY WITHIN AND PIVOTALLY COUPLED BY SAID DRIVE AXLE TO SAID FRAME MEMBER AND SAID ANVIL ASSEMBLY, SAID DRIVE HANDLE MEANS COMPRISING A DRIVE ANVIL HAVING A FIRST APERTURE THROUGH WHICH SAID DRIVE AXLE EXTENDS,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |