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US3861392A
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Acupuncture needle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-13
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-08-13
Abstract
Abstract An improved acupuncture needle for insertion into a meridian point contained in the muscle of a human being to relieve pain. The invention is characterized in that at one end of said needle is a pointed portion and at the other end is a handle portion, and between said pointed and handle portions is a main body portion comprising a plurality of longitudinally spaced intermediate portions in the direction from said pointed portion to said handle portion having progressively increasing diameters, whereby said needle is strengthened and made more rigid for accurate placement in an acupuncture site.
Inventors
- 👤 George A Moen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H39/00; A61H39/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
An acupuncture needle, comprising a unitary, solid rigid needle body formed of stainless steel and including a. a pointed portion at one end of said body; b. a handle portion at the other end of said body; and c. a plurality of longitudinally spaced intermediate portions arranged between said pointed and handle portions, successive ones of said intermediate portions in the direction from said pointed portion to said handle portion having progressively increasing diameters, respectively; d. said handle portion having throughout its entire length a uniform circular cross sectional configuration the diameter of which is greater than that of the adjacent intermediate portion; e. said handle portion having a roughened peripheral surface to permit rotation of the needle between a thumb and forefinger of a user during insertion of the pointed end of the needle into a selected acupuncture meridian point on a patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
An acupuncture needle, comprising a unitary, solid rigid needle body formed of stainless steel and including a. a pointed portion at one end of said body; b. a handle portion at the other end of said body; and c. a plurality of longitudinally spaced intermediate portions arranged between said pointed and handle portions, successive ones of said intermediate portions in the direction from said pointed portion to said handle portion having progressively increasing diameters, respectively; d. said handle portion having throughout its entire length a uniform circular cross sectional configuration the diameter of which is greater than that of the adjacent intermediate portion; e. said handle portion having a roughened peripheral surface to permit rotation of the needle between a thumb and forefinger of a user during insertion of the pointed end of the needle into a selected acupuncture meridian point on a patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the external surface up said handle portion is threaded.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the external surface of said handle portion is knurled.
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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |