US5158566A
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Metal clip with four points which converge in pairs, for the simultaneous suture of the cutaneous tissue and subcutaneous tissue
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-01-14
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Granted: 1992-10-27
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Expires: 2011-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A metal clip for the simultaneous suture of the cutaneous tissue and subcutaneous tissue, consisting of two arch-shaped arms of larger radius with two points at their ends, and two arch-shaped arms of smaller radius with two points at their ends. The arms are joined together by a common segment to form a rigid system.
Inventors
- 👤 Francesco Pianetti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/08; A61B17/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A metal clip for simultaneous suture of cutaneous tissue and subcutaneous tissue, comprising two arch-shaped arms of a first radius and two arch-shaped arms of a second radius, the first radius being larger than the second radius, the arms having four points converging in pairs, two of the four points being located at ends of the two arch-shaped arms of the first radius, and the remaining two points being located at ends of the two arms of the second radius, said arms having a common segment and said points converging towards a generally vertical axis, the arms of the first radius being formed in slightly acute arches to form an overall elliptical shape having a horizontal diameter greater than a vertical diameter thereof by between 1/6 and 1/3 of the vertical diameter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A metal clip for simultaneous suture of cutaneous tissue and subcutaneous tissue, comprising two arch-shaped arms of a first radius and two arch-shaped arms of a second radius, the first radius being larger than the second radius, the arms having four points converging in pairs, two of the four points being located at ends of the two arch-shaped arms of the first radius, and the remaining two points being located at ends of the two arms of the second radius, said arms having a common segment and said points converging towards a generally vertical axis, the arms of the first radius being formed in slightly acute arches to form an overall elliptical shape having a horizontal diameter greater than a vertical diameter thereof by between 1/6 and 1/3 of the vertical diameter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A metal clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the clip is constructed in one piece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The metal clip as claimed in claim 2, wherein the clip is constructed by welding the pairs of arms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The metal clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the arms of the first radius and the arms of the second radius are obtained by bending a single wire.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The metal clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two pairs of arms are joined together by a weld along a portion of common curvature thereof, each of the pair of arms being formed from an element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The metal clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the arms are made of an inert metal wire having a diameter between 4 and 7 tenths of a millimeter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The metal clip as claimed in claim 6, wherein the wire is one of stainless steel and titanium.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The metal clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein said arms are joined together by a weld along a common segment thereof.
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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) | 1995-10-27 | 1996-04-27 | 1996-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-10-27 | 2000-04-27 | 2000-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-10-27 | 2004-04-27 | 2004-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |