US5062848A
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Hemostatic clip and applicator therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-03-26
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Granted: 1991-11-05
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Expires: 2011-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A hemostatic clip which permits selection of the clamping pressure applied by the clip to tissue is of single piece plastic construction and C-shaped configuration. A transversely extending region of reduced thickness at the center of the mid-portion of the clip defines the hinge axis of the clip. Cooperating latching members extend from the mid-portion on opposite sides of the reduced thickness region. A dispenser for the clips has a magazine for storing a series of clips, a dispensing mechanism for advancing clips from the magazine, and an applicator tip receiving the advanced clip and having adjustably spaced plates for determining the degree to which the clip is closed.
Inventors
- 👤 John G. Frazee
- 👤 Roger J. Malcolm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/128; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S227/00; Y10S227/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A hemostatic clip comprising: a single-piece molded plastic member of generally C-shaped configuration having a pair of arms; a jaw at the first end of each arm, said jaws extending toward one another and having mating facing edges; a mid-portion connecting the other ends of said arms, said mid-portion having a centrally located transverse region of reduced thickness extending thereacross and forming a hinge about which said arms and jaws pivot; and first and second cooperating latching members, said members having base portions extending from said mid-portion on opposite sides of said region, respectively, and head portions extending in overlapping relation to one another and provided with a series of interengaging means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A hemostatic clip comprising: a single-piece molded plastic member of generally C-shaped configuration having a pair of arms; a jaw at the first end of each arm, said jaws extending toward one another and having mating facing edges; a mid-portion connecting the other ends of said arms, said mid-portion having a centrally located transverse region of reduced thickness extending thereacross and forming a hinge about which said arms and jaws pivot; and first and second cooperating latching members, said members having base portions extending from said mid-portion on opposite sides of said region, respectively, and head portions extending in overlapping relation to one another and provided with a series of interengaging means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hemostatic clip of claim 1 wherein said mating faces of said jaws are of sinusodial configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The hemostatic clip of claim 1 wherein said mating faces of said jaws are of saw tooth configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The hemostatic clip of claim 1 wherein said latching members are located on the side of the mid-portion from which said arms extend.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hemostatic clip of claim 4 wherein said mating faces of said jaws are of sinusodial configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The hemostatic clip of claim 4 wherein said mating faces of said jaws are of saw tooth configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The hemostatic clip of claim 1 wherein said latching members are located on the side of the mid-portion opposite that from which said arms extend.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hemostatic clip of claim 7 wherein said mating faces of said jaws are of sinusodial configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The hemostatic clip of claim 7 wherein said mating faces of said jaws are of saw tooth configuration.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
93 words
A hemostatic clip comprising: a pair of arms; a jaw at the first end of each arm, said jaws extending toward one another and having mating facing edges; a mid-portion connecting the other ends of said arms, said mid-portion having hinge means extending transversely thereacross at the center thereof; and first and second cooperating latching members, said members having base portions connected to and extending from said mid-portion on opposite sides of said hinge means and head portions extending in overlapping relation to one another and provided with a series of interengaging means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
93 words
A hemostatic clip comprising: a pair of arms; a jaw at the first end of each arm, said jaws extending toward one another and having mating facing edges; a mid-portion connecting the other ends of said arms, said mid-portion having hinge means extending transversely thereacross at the center thereof; and first and second cooperating latching members, said members having base portions connected to and extending from said mid-portion on opposite sides of said hinge means and head portions extending in overlapping relation to one another and provided with a series of interengaging means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The hemostatic clip of claim 10 wherein said latching members are located on the side of the mid-portion to which said arms are connected.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The hemostatic clip of claim 10 wherein said latching members are located on the side of the mid-portion opposite that to which said arms are connected.
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