US5282796A
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Scopic probe
Assignee: NuSurg Medical Inc
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Filing: 1992-06-25
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Granted: 1994-02-01
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Expires: 2012-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A scopic probe adapted to dissect various tissue includes a shaft and a wire tip. The wire tip includes an arcuate portion that is at a 90° angle relative to the shaft. The arcuate or loop portion then extends to a linear tip that is parallel to the shaft. The tip is used to separate tissue which in turn is hooked by the loop allowing the surgeon to visualize depth and divide the hooked tissue. This permits a surgeon to perform tasks generally requiring several instruments with only one instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis J. Knoepfler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/320016; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B17/3421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In combination a dissecting probe for a scopic procedure and a laparoscopic cannula having an internal diameter, said probe extended through said cannula said probe having a center shaft having an axis; a wire tip extended from said shaft; said wire tip having an arcuate portion having a plane which is not parallel to said axis wherein said first end of said arcuate portion is connected to said shaft and a second end of said arcuate portion is attached to a dissecting linear wire portion pointed away from said arcuate portion and said shaft wherein said wire tip has a diameter less than the internal diameter of said cannula.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In combination a dissecting probe for a scopic procedure and a laparoscopic cannula having an internal diameter, said probe extended through said cannula said probe having a center shaft having an axis; a wire tip extended from said shaft; said wire tip having an arcuate portion having a plane which is not parallel to said axis wherein said first end of said arcuate portion is connected to said shaft and a second end of said arcuate portion is attached to a dissecting linear wire portion pointed away from said arcuate portion and said shaft wherein said wire tip has a diameter less than the internal diameter of said cannula.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination claimed in claim 1 wherein the plane of said arcuate portion is at an angle relative to said axis of 15° to 90°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination claimed in claim 1 wherein said shaft has a diameter and wherein said tip has a diameter no greater than 10 millimeters whereby said tip can easily fit through said laparascopic cannula.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination claimed in claim 1 wherein said arcuate portion extends from about 90° to less than about 360°.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination claimed in claim 4 wherein said probe includes a handle and said handle includes indicia indicating the relative location of linear the portion of the tip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
100 words
A dissecting probe for a scopic procedure comprising: a handle; a center shaft extended from said handle said shaft having a diameter; a wire tip extended from said shaft; said tip having an arcuate portion forming a 90° to less than 360° loop said arcuate portion having a plane at a right angle to said axis; a first end of said arcuate portion connected to said shaft and a second end of said arcuate portion extending to a linear portion which extends parallel with said axis; and said tip having a diameter no greater than the diameter of said shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
100 words
A dissecting probe for a scopic procedure comprising: a handle; a center shaft extended from said handle said shaft having a diameter; a wire tip extended from said shaft; said tip having an arcuate portion forming a 90° to less than 360° loop said arcuate portion having a plane at a right angle to said axis; a first end of said arcuate portion connected to said shaft and a second end of said arcuate portion extending to a linear portion which extends parallel with said axis; and said tip having a diameter no greater than the diameter of said shaft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The probe claimed in claim 1 wherein said tip has a diameter less than 15 millimeters.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
119 words
The combination of a laparascopic cannula and a dissecting probe, said cannula having an internal diameter; said probe extended through said cannula and comprising: a center shaft having an axis, and a wire bent to form a wire tip at one end and a handle portion at a second end of said shaft wherein said wire tip has an arcuate portion having a plane which is not parallel to said axis wherein said first end of said arcuate portion is connected to said shaft and a second end of said arcuate portion is attached to a dissecting linear wire portion parallel with said axis; wherein said tip has a diameter no greater than the internal diameter of said cannula.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
119 words
The combination of a laparascopic cannula and a dissecting probe, said cannula having an internal diameter; said probe extended through said cannula and comprising: a center shaft having an axis, and a wire bent to form a wire tip at one end and a handle portion at a second end of said shaft wherein said wire tip has an arcuate portion having a plane which is not parallel to said axis wherein said first end of said arcuate portion is connected to said shaft and a second end of said arcuate portion is attached to a dissecting linear wire portion parallel with said axis; wherein said tip has a diameter no greater than the internal diameter of said cannula.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination claimed in claim 7 wherein said wire has a diameter no greater than 0.125".
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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) | 1997-01-31 | 1997-08-02 | 1998-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-01-31 | 2001-08-02 | 2002-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-01-31 | 2005-08-02 | 2006-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |