US3589369A
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Forcep construction
Assignee: RESIFLEX LAB
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Filing: 1969-02-26
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A one piece integral forcep construction including spaced-apart forcep arms of V cross section faced in the same direction for pressing towards each other into nested relation and for commencing initial pressure contact at corresponding apices of end portions of the nested arms and progressively increasing pressure area contact as the nested arms are brought together.
Inventors
- 👤 Girts W Alksnis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A forcep construction for grasping and holding under virtually uniform pressure articles of different shape and construction, comprising in combination: a one piece forcep member of resilient flat stock material; said member including a pair of arms normally in spaced relation, a hinge portion integrally interconnecting said arms, said hinge portion being of selected radius; each of said arms including an angle cross section progressively changing from slightly less than 180* adjacent said hinge portion to about 90* at the end portion of each arm; said angle cross section arms facing in the same direction for nesting one arm within the other arm whereby the exterior surface of one angle section is pressable into close proximity and engagement with the interior surface of the other arm for firmly holding an article between said surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A forcep construction for grasping and holding under virtually uniform pressure articles of different shape and construction, comprising in combination: a one piece forcep member of resilient flat stock material; said member including a pair of arms normally in spaced relation, a hinge portion integrally interconnecting said arms, said hinge portion being of selected radius; each of said arms including an angle cross section progressively changing from slightly less than 180* adjacent said hinge portion to about 90* at the end portion of each arm; said angle cross section arms facing in the same direction for nesting one arm within the other arm whereby the exterior surface of one angle section is pressable into close proximity and engagement with the interior surface of the other arm for firmly holding an article between said surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A forcep construction as stated in claim 1 wherein said forcep arms are pressable toward each other to provide nested contact between said angle cross section of said arms for about one-third the length of said arms.
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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |