US3672054A
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Cutter and like article
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-13
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1989-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A cutter for cutting threads, particularly sutures, having a main body portion with jaw means and a cutter blade. The jaw means retaining the cutter blade in place and comprising fixed and hingeable elements integrally formed together. The fixed element of the jaw means has a forwardly extending pointed portion which resides beneath of the blade and forms a gap or slot with the blade for wedging a thread therebetween and cutting same against the blade.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack W Kaufman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/3201; A61B17/04; A61B17/0467
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A medical instrument for removing sutures comprising a handle having a pair of integrally formed jaw elements, and a cutter blade having a forward cutting and a rearward mounting portion, one of said jaw elements being hingably connected to the other of said elements, and the other of said jaw elements forming a backing member for said cutter blade, said backing member of said other jaw element being provided with a pointed forwardly extending portion contoured on the outside surface, the inside surface forming a gap with respect to the cutting edge of said forward cutting portion of said blade, said rearward mounting portion of said cutter blade being removably disposed between said jaw members, and the forward cutting portion of said blade being entirely visable during use of said instrument, whereby sutures are cut by beiNg wedged between the cutting edge of said cutter blade and said forwardly extending portion of said backing member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A medical instrument for removing sutures comprising a handle having a pair of integrally formed jaw elements, and a cutter blade having a forward cutting and a rearward mounting portion, one of said jaw elements being hingably connected to the other of said elements, and the other of said jaw elements forming a backing member for said cutter blade, said backing member of said other jaw element being provided with a pointed forwardly extending portion contoured on the outside surface, the inside surface forming a gap with respect to the cutting edge of said forward cutting portion of said blade, said rearward mounting portion of said cutter blade being removably disposed between said jaw members, and the forward cutting portion of said blade being entirely visable during use of said instrument, whereby sutures are cut by beiNg wedged between the cutting edge of said cutter blade and said forwardly extending portion of said backing member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medical instrument in accordance with claim 1, wherein the other of said jaw elements is fixedly secured to said handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The medical instrument inaccordance with claim 2, wherein said jaw elements are integrally formed with said handle and the other of said jaw elements is provided with cavity means for retaining said cutter blade in place.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The medical instrument in accordance with claim 1, wherein said handle and jaw elements are made of a plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medical instrument in accordance with claim 4, wherein said handle is provided with gripping means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The medical instrument in accordance with claim 3, wherein said jaw elements are provided with locking means for holding said jaw elements together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The medical instrument in accordance with claim 6, wherein said means for retaining said cutter blade in place and said locking means are the same.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The medical instrument in accordance with claim 7, wherein said means comprise at least two pins fixed to said other of said jaw elements.
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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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |