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Irrigating vectis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-16
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Granted: 1984-10-30
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Expires: 2003-02-16
Abstract
Abstract An irrigating vectis is described for use in the extraction of cataracts. The vectis comprises an elongated shank portion having one end thereof adapted to be connected to an irrigating syringe. An irrigating loop portion is provided at the other end of the shank portion. The loop portion comprises first and second loop members which extend from the shank portion in a diverging relationship, and an end portion extending between the first and second loop portions with the end portion having bulged portions at its end and an indented portion positioned therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Aziz Y. Anis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/007; A61F9/00736
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
An irrigating vectis, comprising, an elongated shank portion having means on one end thereof for connection to an irrigating syringe, and an irrigating loop portion at the other end of said shank portion, said loop portion having an inwardly indented portion at the end thereof, said irrigating loop portion having irrigating apertures formed therein to enable irrigation fluid to be discharged outwardly therefrom, said loop portion comprising first and second loop members which extend from said shank portion in a diverging relationship, and an end portion extending between said first and second loop portions, said end portion having bulged portions at its end, said indented portions being positioned between said bulged portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
An irrigating vectis, comprising, an elongated shank portion having means on one end thereof for connection to an irrigating syringe, and an irrigating loop portion at the other end of said shank portion, said loop portion having an inwardly indented portion at the end thereof, said irrigating loop portion having irrigating apertures formed therein to enable irrigation fluid to be discharged outwardly therefrom, said loop portion comprising first and second loop members which extend from said shank portion in a diverging relationship, and an end portion extending between said first and second loop portions, said end portion having bulged portions at its end, said indented portions being positioned between said bulged portions.
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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) | 1987-10-30 | 1988-04-30 | 1988-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-30 | 1992-04-30 | 1992-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-30 | 1996-04-30 | 1996-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |