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Surgical preparatory applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-31
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1992-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A surgical preparatory applicator comprising a sealed container which has a front end. A sponge overlies the front end and a generally U-shaped clip surrounds the sponge. Pins are provided on the clip in the sponge for perforating the container through the sponge for permitting the contents of the container to flow onto the sponge.
Inventors
- 👤 G Schwartzman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M35/00; A61M35/003; A61M35/006; G; G01; G01N; G01N1/00; G01N1/02; G01N2001/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A surgical preparatory applicator comprising a sealed container having a front end, a sponge overlying said front end, a substantially U-shaped resilient clip surrounding said sponge and covering the outer edge thereof, said clip including a pair of legs and a connecting portion, a pair of opposed pointed pins on said clip seated in said sponge for perforating said container through said sponge for permitting flow of contents of said container onto said sponge, and a pair of plates on said legs extending in opposite direction to said legs and beyond said connecting portion of said clip, said plates when pressed together lifting said legs and lifting said pins out of said sponge for removal of said clip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A surgical preparatory applicator comprising a sealed container having a front end, a sponge overlying said front end, a substantially U-shaped resilient clip surrounding said sponge and covering the outer edge thereof, said clip including a pair of legs and a connecting portion, a pair of opposed pointed pins on said clip seated in said sponge for perforating said container through said sponge for permitting flow of contents of said container onto said sponge, and a pair of plates on said legs extending in opposite direction to said legs and beyond said connecting portion of said clip, said plates when pressed together lifting said legs and lifting said pins out of said sponge for removal of said clip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A surgical preparatory applicator according to claim 1, including an extension on said front end of said container embedded in and bonded to said sponge, said sponge having an arcuate outer edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A surgical preparatory device according to claim 1, wherein said container is cylindrical and is a squeeze container forming a handle for said sponge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A surgical preparatory applicator according to claim 1, including an extension on said front end of said container embedded in and bonded to said sponge, said sponge having an arcuate outer edge, said container being cylindrical forming a handle for said sponge.
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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) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |