US3885570A
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Wound splints
Assignee: Device Developments Inc
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Filing: 1973-12-17
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1993-12-17
Abstract
Abstract Bars or bar-like materials of slightly pliable elastomeric plastics are provided for use in post-surgical procedures in connection with sutures for closing incisions. The bars may be of various cross-sectional configurations, such as a flat or semicircular bar, with a downwardly converging slot or groove for the reception, guiding and gripping of the sutures.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry H Leveen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0466; A61B17/0401; A61B2017/0406; A61B2017/0446; A61B2017/0458; A61B2017/0464; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916; Y10T24/3918; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44769
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A wound splint in the form of a semi-rigid flat resilient bar of pliable elastomeric plastic material, means defining a suture receiving groove extending lengthwise of said bar, said means including sides of said groove gradually converged downwardly from the surface of said bar, said sides being displaceable, whereby a suture placed in said groove displaces said sides frictionally to engage said sides.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A wound splint in the form of a semi-rigid flat resilient bar of pliable elastomeric plastic material, means defining a suture receiving groove extending lengthwise of said bar, said means including sides of said groove gradually converged downwardly from the surface of said bar, said sides being displaceable, whereby a suture placed in said groove displaces said sides frictionally to engage said sides.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wound splint according to claim 1 in which said bar has a rectangular cross-section and said groove extends centrally in and along one surface of said bar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wound splint according to claim 1 in which said bar is a semi-cylinder and said groove extends centrally in and along the cylindrical surface of said bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
In combination a wound splint in the form of a semi-rigid flat resilient bar of pliable elastomeric material, means defining a suture receiving groove extending lengthwise of said bar, said means including sides of said groove gradually converged downwardly from the surface of said bar, and a suture placed in said groove displacing said sides whereby said sides frictionally engage said suture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
In combination a wound splint in the form of a semi-rigid flat resilient bar of pliable elastomeric material, means defining a suture receiving groove extending lengthwise of said bar, said means including sides of said groove gradually converged downwardly from the surface of said bar, and a suture placed in said groove displacing said sides whereby said sides frictionally engage said suture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 4 in which said bar has a rectangular cross-section and said groove extends centrally in and along one surface of said bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 4 in which said bar is a semi-cylinder and said groove extends centrally in and along the cylindrical surface of said bar.
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) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |