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Surgical suture extractor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-27
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Granted: 1967-07-04
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Expires: 1984-10-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clemens B Hoppe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0467
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
AN INSTRUMENT FOR REMOVING SUTURES COMPRISING A TWEEZER-LIKE DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE GRASPED BY THE HAND HAVING TWO COOPERATING BLADES JOINED TO ONE ANOTHER AT THE INNER END PORTION OF EACH BLADE AND RESILIENTLY SPACED APART AT THE OUTER END PORTIONS AND OPERABLE TO GRIP A SUTURE BETWEEN SAID OUTER END PORTIONS, A KNIFE SECURED IN SLIDING ENGAGEMENT WITH AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF THE BLADES AND BEING ARRANGED TO SPAN THE GRIPPING PORTIONS OF THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
AN INSTRUMENT FOR REMOVING SUTURES COMPRISING A TWEEZER-LIKE DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE GRASPED BY THE HAND HAVING TWO COOPERATING BLADES JOINED TO ONE ANOTHER AT THE INNER END PORTION OF EACH BLADE AND RESILIENTLY SPACED APART AT THE OUTER END PORTIONS AND OPERABLE TO GRIP A SUTURE BETWEEN SAID OUTER END PORTIONS, A KNIFE SECURED IN SLIDING ENGAGEMENT WITH AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF THE BLADES AND BEING ARRANGED TO SPAN THE GRIPPING PORTIONS OF THE
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-07-03 | 1971-01-02 | 1971-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-03 | 1975-01-02 | 1975-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-03 | 1979-01-02 | 1979-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |