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Head assembly for a vein stripper
Assignee: Astra Tech AB
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Filing: 1983-11-30
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Granted: 1985-07-16
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Expires: 2003-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A head assembly for a vein stripping instrument is described comprising a head lockable over an enlarged portion of a vein stripper cable by means of a snap mechanism and a cap.
Inventors
- 👤 Kjell I. Wellenstam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/00008; A61B2017/00013
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A head assembly for a vein stripping instrument comprising a head having a longitudinal slot extending into a central bore wherein a cable of a vein stripper can be received, said bore having an enlarged portion opening at a distal end of the head, said head having one or more hook means projecting from the distal end thereof and being lockable over an edge of a cap member, said cap member and head forming a head assembly lockable at an enlarged end portion of the vein stripper cable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A head assembly for a vein stripping instrument comprising a head having a longitudinal slot extending into a central bore wherein a cable of a vein stripper can be received, said bore having an enlarged portion opening at a distal end of the head, said head having one or more hook means projecting from the distal end thereof and being lockable over an edge of a cap member, said cap member and head forming a head assembly lockable at an enlarged end portion of the vein stripper cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A head assembly according to claim 1 wherein the cap member is of cylindrical shape and has a lateral opening for each hook means of the head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A head assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the hook means of the head are lockable over an inner edge of the cap member by snapping out in a radial direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A head assembly according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the hook means projecting from the distal end of the head consist of two hooks.
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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) | 1988-07-15 | 1989-01-14 | 1989-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-15 | 1993-01-14 | 1993-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-15 | 1997-01-14 | 1997-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |