US4533041A
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Multistrand suture package with single strand suture dispensing
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1984-07-31
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Granted: 1985-08-06
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Expires: 2004-07-31
Abstract
Abstract A folder and retainer for a plurality of sutures. The folder and retainer comprises a plurality of panels forming a compartment between adjacent panels with a single loop of sutures disposed in any single compartment to provide for removal of an individual suture from the folder and retainer without entanglement of the sutures.
Inventors
- 👤 Jorge L. Aday
- 👤 Robert J. Cerwin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/06114; A61B17/06133; A61B17/06138; A61B2017/06142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
An elongated rectangular suture folder and retainer for a plurality of sutures which allows for single strand dispensing of the sutures said folder and retainer comprising; a first suture winding panel having an elongated rectangular shape, a second suture holding panel having an elongated rectangular shape and foldably connected to said first panel along a longer longitudinal edge thereof, one of said first or second panels having an extension extending beyond a shorter edge of said other panel, a first opening in the panel having said extension said opening being disposed within said panel and substantially adjacent said extension, the second opening being disposed in said extension, said openings being aligned with respect to each other at an angle of 45° or less as measured from a longitudinal extending line through the panel and extension, a first slit extending from an edge of the extension to the first opening, a second slit extending from an edge of the extension to the second opening, a third cover panel foldably connected to the free longitudinal edge of said first suture winding panel and a fourth locking panel foldably connected to the free longitudinal edge of said third cover panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
An elongated rectangular suture folder and retainer for a plurality of sutures which allows for single strand dispensing of the sutures said folder and retainer comprising; a first suture winding panel having an elongated rectangular shape, a second suture holding panel having an elongated rectangular shape and foldably connected to said first panel along a longer longitudinal edge thereof, one of said first or second panels having an extension extending beyond a shorter edge of said other panel, a first opening in the panel having said extension said opening being disposed within said panel and substantially adjacent said extension, the second opening being disposed in said extension, said openings being aligned with respect to each other at an angle of 45° or less as measured from a longitudinal extending line through the panel and extension, a first slit extending from an edge of the extension to the first opening, a second slit extending from an edge of the extension to the second opening, a third cover panel foldably connected to the free longitudinal edge of said first suture winding panel and a fourth locking panel foldably connected to the free longitudinal edge of said third cover panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claim 1 wherein the extension is connected to the first suture winding panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claim 1 wherein the extension is connected to the second suture holding panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
96 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein there is a slit forming a tab disposed in the folded edge between the first suture winding panel and the third suture cover panel and a tab containing a slit disposed therein said tab being disposed along the free longitudinal edge of the fourth locking panel whereby when the suture folder and retainer is fully folded, said tab in the folded edge between the first and third panels may be inserted into the slit to lock the folded retainer in its folded configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claim 1, 2, or 3 wherein there is a perforated line extending from an edge of the extension opposite the edge from which the first slit extends to the first opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claim 1, 2, or 3 wherein the first opening and second opening are longitudinally aligned.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claim 1, 2, and 3 wherein the width of the panels are substantially the same.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claim 1, 2, or 3 wherein each of the foldable connections between the panels comprises a pair of spaced apart parallel longitudinal fold lines which form a gusset when the panels are folded.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claim 1 containing a plurality of sutures with a single loop of said sutures being disposed between the first suture winding panel and the second suture holding panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claim 9 wherein one end of the sutures is disposed through the first opening and said suture ends lay between the second suture holding panel and a third cover panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claim 9 or 10 wherein an end of the sutures is disposed through the second opening in the extension.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claim 9 or 10 wherein an end of the sutures extends through both the first opening in said panel and through second opening in said extension.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claim 1 wherein the extension is removable from the panel to which said extension is connected.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
45 words
A suture folder and retainer according to claim 1, 2, or 3 wherein the first opening and second opening are aligned at an angle of less than 30 degrees to each other as measured from a longitudinal line extending through the panel containing the opening.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-08-05 | 1989-02-04 | 1989-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-05 | 1993-02-04 | 1993-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-05 | 1997-02-04 | 1997-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |