US4848341A
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Suture cutter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-11-25
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Granted: 1989-07-18
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Expires: 2007-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A microsurgical suture cutting instrument comprising a blade means provided in a housing having a generally C-shaped configuration with the blade located with it and with cutting edge facing the open side of the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Riyaz Ahmad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0467; A61B17/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A microsurgical suture cutting instrument comprising a support element; a cutter housing separately formed and secured to said support element and accessible for cutting of microsurgical suture thread; said housing having a generally C-shaped configuration with an open side of said housing a cutting blade located within said housing and having a cutting edge facing said opening side of said housing for cutting said suture thread passed through said open housing side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A microsurgical suture cutting instrument comprising a support element; a cutter housing separately formed and secured to said support element and accessible for cutting of microsurgical suture thread; said housing having a generally C-shaped configuration with an open side of said housing a cutting blade located within said housing and having a cutting edge facing said opening side of said housing for cutting said suture thread passed through said open housing side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A suture cutting instrument as in claim 1 wherein two cutting blades are provided within the housing so located as to provide a V-shaped cutting edge facing the open side of the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A microsurgical suture cutting instrument comprising suture tying forceps including first and second limbs spaced by an opening therebetween; a cutter housing separately formed and subsequently secured to said tying forceps, said housing having a generally C-shaped configuration with an open side of the housing separate from said forceps opening, and a cutting blade within said housing having a cutting edge facing said housing opening for cutting microsurgical thread.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A microsurgical suture cutting instrument comprising suture tying forceps including first and second limbs spaced by an opening therebetween; a cutter housing separately formed and subsequently secured to said tying forceps, said housing having a generally C-shaped configuration with an open side of the housing separate from said forceps opening, and a cutting blade within said housing having a cutting edge facing said housing opening for cutting microsurgical thread.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A suture cutting instrument as in claim 3 wherein two cutting blades are provided within the housing so located as to provide a V-shaped cutting edge facing the open side of the housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
78 words
A microsurgical suture cutting instrument comprising a needle holder having two handles; a cutter housing separately formed and subsequently secured to one of said handles and accessible for cutting of microsurgical suture thread; said housing having a generally C-shaped configuration with an open side of said housing, and a cutting blade located within said housing and having a cutting edge facing said open side of said housing for cutting said suture thread passed through said open housing side.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
A microsurgical suture cutting instrument comprising a needle holder having two handles; a cutter housing separately formed and subsequently secured to one of said handles and accessible for cutting of microsurgical suture thread; said housing having a generally C-shaped configuration with an open side of said housing, and a cutting blade located within said housing and having a cutting edge facing said open side of said housing for cutting said suture thread passed through said open housing side.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A suture cutting instrument as in claim 5, wherein two cutting blades are provided within the housing so located as to provide a V-shaped cutting edge facing the open side of the housing.
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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) | 1992-07-17 | 1993-01-16 | 1993-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-17 | 1997-01-16 | 1997-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-17 | 2001-01-16 | 2001-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |