US3820544A
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Device for effecting temporary sterilisation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-29
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1993-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A surgical device for effecting temporary sterilisation of females by binding the Fallopian tubes is described, which instrument comprises a barrel and an implement at the distal end thereof and which can be operated from the proximal end thereof. In accordance with the invention, the implement referred to consists of a pair of grips which have arms openable and closable and curved so as to be able to surround a Fallopian tube: a passage is provided through the barrel to receive a binding element such as a thread or other filament, or a strip, and this binding element passes through the gripping arms when they are in their normally closed state. Preferably, although not necessarily, the passage referred to begins and ends in the proximal section of the instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 K Semm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/20; A61F6/208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
In a surgical device for effecting temporary sterilisation of females by binding the Fallopian tubes, which device comprises a barrel and an implement slidingly enclosed and received in said barrel comprising two resilient passage-defining means having a rearwardly extending operating portion and forwardly extending curned gripping arm portions with ends opposing each other when in an extended position, and in contact with each other when in a retracted state, said passage means being coextensive with the means in said arms to receive a binding element which passes through said gripping arms in their normally closed state.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
In a surgical device for effecting temporary sterilisation of females by binding the Fallopian tubes, which device comprises a barrel and an implement slidingly enclosed and received in said barrel comprising two resilient passage-defining means having a rearwardly extending operating portion and forwardly extending curned gripping arm portions with ends opposing each other when in an extended position, and in contact with each other when in a retracted state, said passage means being coextensive with the means in said arms to receive a binding element which passes through said gripping arms in their normally closed state.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said passage begins and ends in the proximal section of said device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein, when said implement is closed, said gripping arms exert outwardly directed tension and are displaceable in relation to an annular part which partly encloses them and bears against them externally.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
A device according to claim 3, wherein said passage means are outwardly biased end include two tubes fixed in a mounting which is axially movable within said barrel in opposition to A spring mounted on said rearwardly extending portion, and the distal end of said barrel, which forms said annular part, bears against inclined faces on the said gripping arms.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
26 words
A device according to 4, wherein said spring is secured on the one hand to said barrel and on the other hand to said tube mounting.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
26 words
A device according to 4, wherein said spring is secured on the one hand to said barrel and on the other hand to said tube mounting.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein said spring is formed from strip material into a gentle curve with at least approximately parallel sides, and forms a handle for opening said gripping arms.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said gripping arms are dished in cross-section and their openings take the form of longitudinal grooves and are situated opposite one another.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |