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Suture removal scissor
Assignee: Johnson and Johnson
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Filing: 1973-11-14
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1993-11-14
Abstract
Abstract Disposable scissors for cutting surgical bandages, sutures and the like, comprising scissors having attached thereto semi-rigid, flexible handle means, the handle means being frictionally and removably attached to the scissors to permit normal operation of said scissors.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A Desimone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/3201; A61B17/04; A61B17/0467; B; B26; B26B; B26B13/00; B26B13/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
In a disposable scissor having a pair of elements pivotally attached together at a pivot point, each having at one end thereof a cutting edge and each having at the other end thereof a shank to which is attached a flexible handle having finger openings, the improvement wherein, said shanks each extend, beyond the pivot point, in a substantially straight line over substantially the entire length of the handle and are positioned over said finger holes to provide leverage for cutting; horizontal and axial movement Limiting means are provided comprising a projection on said shank engaging a depression in said handle; and vertical movement limiting means are provided comprising a detent on said shank portion engaging an opening in said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
In a disposable scissor having a pair of elements pivotally attached together at a pivot point, each having at one end thereof a cutting edge and each having at the other end thereof a shank to which is attached a flexible handle having finger openings, the improvement wherein, said shanks each extend, beyond the pivot point, in a substantially straight line over substantially the entire length of the handle and are positioned over said finger holes to provide leverage for cutting; horizontal and axial movement Limiting means are provided comprising a projection on said shank engaging a depression in said handle; and vertical movement limiting means are provided comprising a detent on said shank portion engaging an opening in said handle.
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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) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |