US3879846A
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Surgical suture cutter and remover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-29
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1994-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A combination implement for cutting and removing surgical sutures consists of a unitary body portion of springy material forming a forceps and a longitudinal suture cutting element extending between the arms of the forceps and being anchored to one arm and to the bight of the forceps body.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr William Glenn Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0467; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S7/00; Y10S7/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A combination suture cutter and remover comprising a unitary forceps body portion formed of spring-like material and including a pair of elongated forwardly converging arms and a rearward bight portion joining said arms, means forming suture gripping jaws on the forward ends of the arms whereby the jaws may be drawn together by a user of the device to grip a suture, and a suture cutting element disposed between said arms and extending longitudinally thereof and having a straight cutting edge in opposing relation to one of said arms, opposite ends of said cutting element being anchored to said bight portion and to the arm facing away from said cutting edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A combination suture cutter and remover comprising a unitary forceps body portion formed of spring-like material and including a pair of elongated forwardly converging arms and a rearward bight portion joining said arms, means forming suture gripping jaws on the forward ends of the arms whereby the jaws may be drawn together by a user of the device to grip a suture, and a suture cutting element disposed between said arms and extending longitudinally thereof and having a straight cutting edge in opposing relation to one of said arms, opposite ends of said cutting element being anchored to said bight portion and to the arm facing away from said cutting edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A combination suture cutter and remover as defined by claim 1, and said cutting element consisting of a taut wire extending approximately from the center of the bight portion to the forward end portion of one arm of the forceps body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination suture cutter and remover as defined by claim 2, and the opposite ends of said wire being embedded in the material forming said bight portion and said one arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A combination suture cutter and remover as defined by claim 3, and said forcepS body portion formed of plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
A combination suture cutter and remover as defined by claim 1, wherein said cutting element is a blade insert having a straight cutting edge extending from approximately the center of said bight portion to the forward end portion of one arm of the forceps body portion, said one arm and bight portion having recess means receiving said blade insert.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A combination suture cutter and remover as defined by claim 5, and said straight cutting edge facing and being substantially parallel to the arm of the forceps body portion remote from the blade insert.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
A combination suture cutter and remover as defined by claim 2, and said taut wire being substantially parallel to the arm of the forceps body portion toward which said cutting edge faces, the forward end of the taut wire being disposed immediately rearwardly of said suture gripping jaws.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A combination suture cutter and remover as defined by claim 7, and said straight cutting edge disposed at an angle causing it to form a continuation of the adjacent jaw carried by the arm to which the forward end of said taut wire is anchored.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A combination suture cutter and remover as defined by claim 6, and said straight cutting edge of the blade insert disposed angularly in relation to the arm to which the blade insert is attached, whereby the cutting edge forms substantially a continuation of the suture gripping jaw on such arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A combination suture cutter and remover as defined by claim 1, wherein the straight cutting edge is approximately parallel to one arm of said forceps body portion when said body portion is in a relaxed state and is convergent with the opposite arm of the forceps body portion.
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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |