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Method for placing implant in udder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-12-11
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Granted: 1982-11-16
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Expires: 2000-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A method and instrument for placing an implant in the teat duct and udder of an animal, as a milk cow. The instrument has an elongated tubular member having a passage accommodating the implant. The tubular member is adapted to be inserted into the milk duct through the discharge end thereof. A head having finger gripping ears is attached to the tubular member. The implant is moved from the passage with a piston connected to a rod extended through the head. A hand engaging member secured to the rod is used in cooperation with the ears to apply force to the rod to move the piston in the passage to move the implant into the teat duct and udder. The implant has a core of an elongated flexible plastic string. A plurality of bands are clamped about the core. Alternate bands are coated with a first metal, as silver. The remaining bands are coated with a second metal, as gold. All of the bands may be coated with the same metal, such as silver. The implant includes a capsule implant containing material that reacts with the silver to produce silver ions which have advantageous antibacterial effects.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis W. Child
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M37/00; A61M37/0069; A61D; A61D1/00; A61D1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
286 words
A method of inserting an implant into the milk cistern of an udder of an animal having an udder and teat attached thereto with a dispensing instrument containing an implant, said teat having a teat duct with a normally closed discharge opening, said teat duct having an upper end open to the cistern, said instrument having an elongated tubular member having a chamber with a longitudinal axis for accommodating the implant and a forward section with an open exit end, a piston located in the chamber, and means for moving the piston along the longitudinal axis of the chamber toward the exit end of the chamber to move the implant from the chamber through the exit end, said instrument and implant located in the chamber being stored in an envelope, said envelope having sheet members with outer peripheral end and side portions thereof releasably secured together comprising: opening the envelope by separating the end portion and side portions of the sheet members to provide access to the tubular member of the dispensing instrument, inserting the forward section of the tubular member of the dispensing instrument into the teat duct through the discharge opening thereof to position the tubular member in the teat duct with the exit end adjacent the upper end of the milk duct, using the envelope as a cover during the insertion of the tubular member into the milk duct, moving the implant from the chamber of the tubular member into the cistern of the udder while retaining the tubular member in the teat duct by moving the piston along the longitudinal axis of the chamber relative to the tubular member toward the exit end, and removing the tubular member from the teat duct.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
286 words
A method of inserting an implant into the milk cistern of an udder of an animal having an udder and teat attached thereto with a dispensing instrument containing an implant, said teat having a teat duct with a normally closed discharge opening, said teat duct having an upper end open to the cistern, said instrument having an elongated tubular member having a chamber with a longitudinal axis for accommodating the implant and a forward section with an open exit end, a piston located in the chamber, and means for moving the piston along the longitudinal axis of the chamber toward the exit end of the chamber to move the implant from the chamber through the exit end, said instrument and implant located in the chamber being stored in an envelope, said envelope having sheet members with outer peripheral end and side portions thereof releasably secured together comprising: opening the envelope by separating the end portion and side portions of the sheet members to provide access to the tubular member of the dispensing instrument, inserting the forward section of the tubular member of the dispensing instrument into the teat duct through the discharge opening thereof to position the tubular member in the teat duct with the exit end adjacent the upper end of the milk duct, using the envelope as a cover during the insertion of the tubular member into the milk duct, moving the implant from the chamber of the tubular member into the cistern of the udder while retaining the tubular member in the teat duct by moving the piston along the longitudinal axis of the chamber relative to the tubular member toward the exit end, and removing the tubular member from the teat duct.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 1 wherein: said instrument has a head on the end of the tubular member opposite the exit end, said head being positioned in engagement with the end of the teat when the exit end is adjacent the upper end of the milk duct.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
213 words
A method of inserting an implant into the milk cistern of an udder of an animal having an udder and a teat attached thereto with a dispensing instrument containing an implant, said teat having a teat duct with a normally closed discharge opening, said teat duct having an upper end open to the cistern, said instrument having an elongated tubular member having a chamber with a longitudinal axis for accommodating the implant and forward section with an open exit, a piston located in the chamber, and means for moving the piston along the longitudinal axis of the chamber toward the open exit of the chamber to move the implant from the chamber through the open exit comprising: inserting the forward section of the tubular member of the dispensing instrument into the teat duct through the discharge opening thereof to position the tubular member in the teat duct with the open exit adjacent the upper end of the milk duct, moving the implant from the chamber of the tubular member into the cistern of the udder while retaining the tubular member in the teat duct by moving the piston along the longitudinal axis of the chamber relative to the tubular member toward the exit end, and removing the tubular member from the teat duct.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
213 words
A method of inserting an implant into the milk cistern of an udder of an animal having an udder and a teat attached thereto with a dispensing instrument containing an implant, said teat having a teat duct with a normally closed discharge opening, said teat duct having an upper end open to the cistern, said instrument having an elongated tubular member having a chamber with a longitudinal axis for accommodating the implant and forward section with an open exit, a piston located in the chamber, and means for moving the piston along the longitudinal axis of the chamber toward the open exit of the chamber to move the implant from the chamber through the open exit comprising: inserting the forward section of the tubular member of the dispensing instrument into the teat duct through the discharge opening thereof to position the tubular member in the teat duct with the open exit adjacent the upper end of the milk duct, moving the implant from the chamber of the tubular member into the cistern of the udder while retaining the tubular member in the teat duct by moving the piston along the longitudinal axis of the chamber relative to the tubular member toward the exit end, and removing the tubular member from the teat duct.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 3 wherein: said instrument has a head on the end of the tubular member opposite the exit end, said head being positioned in engagement with the end of the teat when the exit end is adjacent the upper end of the milk duct.
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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) | 1985-11-15 | 1986-05-17 | 1986-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-15 | 1990-05-17 | 1990-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-15 | 1994-05-17 | 1994-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |