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US3856019A
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Acupuncture needle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-04
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1993-06-04
Abstract
Abstract An acupuncture needle which comprises an elongated shaft sharply pointed at one end. The shaft is provided with first and second elements adjacent the center and the end thereof distal the pointed end which define therebetween a shaft portion adapted to be grasped and manipulated by the fingers, the elements providing a guide for the fingers when inserting, removing, and rotating the needle.
Inventors
- 👤 B Waller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H39/00; A61H39/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
An acupuncture needle comprising an elongated, wirelike shaft of rigid material and of uniform cross-section, one end of said shaft having a hollow ground point, said shaft including first and second elements thereon adjacent the end of said shaft distal said point, said elements being longitudinally spaced apart and defining therebetween a shaft portion, the distance between said elements being dimensioned such that said shaft portion and said elements may be simultaneously grasped and manipulated by the fingers of one hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
An acupuncture needle comprising an elongated, wirelike shaft of rigid material and of uniform cross-section, one end of said shaft having a hollow ground point, said shaft including first and second elements thereon adjacent the end of said shaft distal said point, said elements being longitudinally spaced apart and defining therebetween a shaft portion, the distance between said elements being dimensioned such that said shaft portion and said elements may be simultaneously grasped and manipulated by the fingers of one hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The needle of claim 1 wherein said first and second elements are beads.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The needle of claim 1 wherein said beads are generally spherical.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The needle of claim 2 wherein said beads and said shaft are made of stainless steel, said beads being axially received on and being welded to said shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The needle of claim 4 wherein said shaft is from one and 1/2 to 3 inches in length and being made of wire between 26 and 40 A.W.G. gauge, said first and second elements being longitudiNally spaced apart 1/2 to 5/8 of an inch, said beads having a diameter from 1/8 to 3/16 of an inch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The needle of claim 4 wherein said shaft has a length of 1 11/16 inches and is made of 30 gauge, solid stainless steel wire, said first and second elements having a diameter of 1/8 of an inch and being spaced 9/16 of an inch apart.
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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |