US3598299A
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Stapling tool for cattle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-02
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1990-01-02
Abstract
Abstract The present invention comprises a veterinary stapling tool or implement, and stapling means therefor, useful for maintaining the vagina of an animal in place during labor. The implement resembles a long-handled pliers, but includes a relief area for vagina tissue and, among other features, unique, spaced, nose or lip portions which are constructed to receive and subsequently release a unique staple assembly; the latter comprises a staple having a plate and also a corresponding, apertured plate over which the staple legs are crimped.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark S Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61D; A61D1/00; A61D1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A veterinary stapling implement for replacing and securing a prolapsed vagina within female cattle, including, in combination, a pair of implement halves each including an elongate handle portion, a pivot portion contiguous with said handle portion, an elongate bridge portion extending forwardly of said pivot portion, and forward lip means extending forwardly of and being integral with said bridge portion, one of said lip means being provided with a recessed seat dimensioned to slideably and releasably receive an external staple, the remaining lip means being provided with means for releasably retaining an external staple plate to be secured to said staple upon the squeezing of said handle portions together; and means engaging said pivot portions for pivotally securing said implement halves together, said elongate bridge portions each being arcuately formed and mutually defining an enlarged area therebetween even when said implement is closed to provide a relief area for muscle and tissue proximate the tail of cattle to be treated, and said lip means being mutually spaced apart to provide a tissue relief area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A veterinary stapling implement for replacing and securing a prolapsed vagina within female cattle, including, in combination, a pair of implement halves each including an elongate handle portion, a pivot portion contiguous with said handle portion, an elongate bridge portion extending forwardly of said pivot portion, and forward lip means extending forwardly of and being integral with said bridge portion, one of said lip means being provided with a recessed seat dimensioned to slideably and releasably receive an external staple, the remaining lip means being provided with means for releasably retaining an external staple plate to be secured to said staple upon the squeezing of said handle portions together; and means engaging said pivot portions for pivotally securing said implement halves together, said elongate bridge portions each being arcuately formed and mutually defining an enlarged area therebetween even when said implement is closed to provide a relief area for muscle and tissue proximate the tail of cattle to be treated, and said lip means being mutually spaced apart to provide a tissue relief area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said recessed seat of said one lip means comprises an undercut slot for receiving a plate-type staple.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said retaining means of said remaining lip means comprises threaded attachment means for releasably and threadedly retaining said staple plate to said remaining lip means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said remaining lip means is provided a recessed seat for receiving said staple plate, and a longitudinal, staple-leg-receiving groove contiguous with and backing said seat and constructed for receiving the legs of an exterior staple.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said recessed seat of said one lip means comprises an undercut slot for receiving a plate-type staple.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said retaining means of said remaining lip means comprises threaded attachment means for releasably and threadedly retaining said staple plate to said remaining lip means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said remaining lip means is provided a recessed seat for receiving said staple plate, and a longitudinal, staple-leg-receiving groove contiguous with and backing said seat and constructed for receiving the legs of an exterior staple.
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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |