US4026294A
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Combination clamping/cutting apparatus and methods of using same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-08
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1995-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A device for clamping and then cutting an umbilical cord in separate and distinct clamping and cutting steps. Two parallel clamps are held together by two bridges held between the blades of a pair of scissors. As the blades move towards each other, the umbilical cord is first clamped, and then the scissors are removed from the bridges, and thereafter the scissors sever the umbilical cord. The bridges are then removed from the clamp affixed to the portion of the umbilical cord attached to the newborn child.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin Mattler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/3201; A61B17/12; A61B17/128; A61B17/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
An apparatus for clamping and severing an elongated member, comprising, in combination: first means for clamping said elongated member; second means for clamping said elongated member; third means operably and mechanically interconnected to said first and second means for maintaining said first and second means in a predetermined side-by-side relationship; and fourth means operably and releasably interconnected to said third means for moving said first and second means to a closed position wherein said elongated member is clamped by said first and second means; said fourth means adapted to be removed from said third means; and said fourth means when so removed adapted to sever said clamped elongated member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
An apparatus for clamping and severing an elongated member, comprising, in combination: first means for clamping said elongated member; second means for clamping said elongated member; third means operably and mechanically interconnected to said first and second means for maintaining said first and second means in a predetermined side-by-side relationship; and fourth means operably and releasably interconnected to said third means for moving said first and second means to a closed position wherein said elongated member is clamped by said first and second means; said fourth means adapted to be removed from said third means; and said fourth means when so removed adapted to sever said clamped elongated member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus characterized substantially in accordance with claim 1, wherein said fourth means comprises a pair of scissors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
An apparatus characterized substantially in accordance with claim 1, wherein: said third means includes a seat in the form of a groove; and said fourth means includes at least one blade member which is releasably disposed within said groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
An apparatus characterized substantially in accordance with claim 1, wherein: said first means includes at least one first aperture therethrough; said second means includes at least one second aperture therethrough; and said third means includes a first slotted end portion for fitting within said first aperture of said first means, and a second slotted end portion for fitting within said second aperture of said second means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
An apparatus characterized substantially in accordance with claim 1, wherein: said first and second means are both provided with ratchet steps at one end thereof, and a releasable catch for mating with said ratchet steps; and said releasable catch being molded unitary with its associated first or second means and having an external tab portion for permitting pivoting said releasable catch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
An apparatus characterized substantially in accordance with claim 2, wherein: said third means includes a first bridge member which is releasably interconnected with a first end of said second and third means, and a second bridge member which is releasably interconnected with said first and second means at an end opposite to that of said first end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
An apparatus characterized substantially in accordance with claim 6, wherein: each said bridge member is provided with a first slotted end portion, and a second slotted end portion which is disposed opposite to said first slotted end portion; and only one of said slotted end portions being provided with a flanged abutment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
An apparatus characterized substantially in accordance with claim 1, wherein: said fourth means is provided with a pair of blade members for severing said clamped elongated member; and said blade members are disposed between said first and second means for clamping said elongated member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
An apparatus characterized substantially in accordance with claim 8, wherein: said third means includes a first bridge member which is releasably interconnected with a first end of said second and third means, and a second bridge member which is releasably interconnected with said first and second means at an end opposite to that of said first end.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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