US4602629A
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Combined surgical blade and clips applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-12
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Granted: 1986-07-29
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Expires: 2004-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A device is described for ligating a selected section of a blood vessel and then dividing the section. It comprises a resilient, flexible holder. The holder has a first portion foldable on to a second portion. A pair of foldable surgical clips is spaced apart in the holder but not permanently attached. Cutting means are attached to said first holder portion between said clips. Pressing said first and second holder portions together on a section of a blood vessel or the like, causes each said clip to clamp on to said blood vessel and then the cutting means to divide said blood vessel. When pressure is released on said holder, the holder and cutting means are retracted from said blood vessel leaving the clips in ligated position on the vessel.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilbert A. Schnirman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/122; A61B17/32; A61B2017/1225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
An integral surgical device for ligating a selected section of a blood vessel or the like and then dividing the section; said device comprising: (a) a resilient, flexible holder having a first portion foldable on to a second portion; (b) a pair of foldable surgical clips spaced apart in said holder but not permanently attached so that one portion of each said clip abuts said first holder portion and the other portion of each said clip abuts said second holder portion; and (c) cutting means attached to said first holder portion between said clips; said device being characterised in that pressing said first and second holder portions together on a section of a blood vessel or the like, causes each said clip to clamp on to said blood vessel and then the cutting means to divide said blood vessel, and when pressure is released on said holder, said holder and cutting means are retracted from said blood vessel leaving the clips in ligated position on the vessel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
An integral surgical device for ligating a selected section of a blood vessel or the like and then dividing the section; said device comprising: (a) a resilient, flexible holder having a first portion foldable on to a second portion; (b) a pair of foldable surgical clips spaced apart in said holder but not permanently attached so that one portion of each said clip abuts said first holder portion and the other portion of each said clip abuts said second holder portion; and (c) cutting means attached to said first holder portion between said clips; said device being characterised in that pressing said first and second holder portions together on a section of a blood vessel or the like, causes each said clip to clamp on to said blood vessel and then the cutting means to divide said blood vessel, and when pressure is released on said holder, said holder and cutting means are retracted from said blood vessel leaving the clips in ligated position on the vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said cutting means comprises a blade.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said cutting means comprises a pair of spaced blades.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said first and second holder portions are connected by a resilient portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 1 which is disposable, and presterilized.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 adapted for use with an ordinary surgical clamp.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
The device of claim 1 further characterized in that the cutting means comprises a blade which is higher than the clips so that as a surgical clamp applies pressure on the upper and lower portions of the holder the clips first close on the blood vessel and then the blade cuts through the portion of blood vessel between the clips.
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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) | 1989-07-28 | 1990-01-27 | 1990-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-07-28 | 1994-01-27 | 1994-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-07-28 | 1998-01-27 | 1998-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |