US3753438A
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Suture clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-25
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1992-04-25
Abstract
Abstract In order to promote even healing and minimize scarring, this application discloses a flat clip to be applied to each end of a thread drawn by a needle through the edges of the wound until the clip lies flat against the surface of the skin. The application also discloses a tool carrying a cartridge holding a supply of clips for securing the clips on the thread and severing it. In addition, there is shown a tool for removing the clips from the thread so that the sutures may be removed when the wound has healed.
Inventors
- 👤 E Wood
- 👤 P Samuels
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/068; A61B17/0682; A61B17/04; A61B17/0487; A61B17/0401; A61B2017/0446; A61B2017/0454; A61B2017/0464; A61B2017/0488; A61B2017/049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A clip for holding thread in position on sutured wounds comprising: a thin flat member having a first end; a second end constituted by a pair of spaced apart legs forming a relatively wide notch; the outer sides of each of said spaced apart legs having a first surface extending from the outer ends of said legs spaced from said first end to a point intermediate the length of said legs, said first surfaces of each leg being substantially parallel to each other whereby said clips may be aligned in an elongated clip holder having straight parallel sides and having a second surface continuing from the termination of said first surface, said second surfaces converging toward each other to form said first end, whereby said first end is relatively narrow with respect to said second end so that the first end of one clip can be positioned within a clip holder, the relatively wide notch of a second clip for storage purposes; and a relatively narrow notch formed in said first end to facilitate the bending toward each other of said spaced apart legs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A clip for holding thread in position on sutured wounds comprising: a thin flat member having a first end; a second end constituted by a pair of spaced apart legs forming a relatively wide notch; the outer sides of each of said spaced apart legs having a first surface extending from the outer ends of said legs spaced from said first end to a point intermediate the length of said legs, said first surfaces of each leg being substantially parallel to each other whereby said clips may be aligned in an elongated clip holder having straight parallel sides and having a second surface continuing from the termination of said first surface, said second surfaces converging toward each other to form said first end, whereby said first end is relatively narrow with respect to said second end so that the first end of one clip can be positioned within a clip holder, the relatively wide notch of a second clip for storage purposes; and a relatively narrow notch formed in said first end to facilitate the bending toward each other of said spaced apart legs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A clip as set forth in claim 1 in which said spaced apart legs are shaped at their outer ends to form a relatively narrow notch when they are bent toward each other to provide a narrow notch at each end of the clip for engagement by elements of a clip removing tool.
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) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |