US3606888A
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Stapling apparatus for anastomosis of hollow viscera
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-30
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Granted: 1971-09-21
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Expires: 1989-06-30
Abstract
Abstract ANASTOMOSIS BY SIMULTANEOUS SETTING OF A FULL 360* ANNULAR ARRAY OF STAPLES TO JOIN CUT ENDS OF A HOLLOW VISCUS (I.E. INTESTINAL TUBE OR BLOOD VESSEL) BY EVERTING THE CUT ENDS THROUGH AND OUTWARDLY BETWEEN A PAIR OF OPPOSED STAPLE-SETTING SPLIT RINGS, OPERATING THE RINGS TO STAPLE THE EVERTED ENDS TOGETHER, AND OPENING THE RINGS TO REMOVE THEM FROM THE REPAIRED VISCUS.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack E Wilkinson
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-22 15:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/11; A61B17/115; A61B17/1152; A61B17/1155
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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) | 1974-09-20 | 1975-03-22 | 1975-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-20 | 1979-03-22 | 1979-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-20 | 1983-03-22 | 1983-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |