US5348146A
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Suture package
Assignee: Covidien AG
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Filing: 1993-02-11
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Granted: 1994-09-20
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Expires: 2013-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A direct dispensing, surgical suture package is disclosed. The package comprises a first rectangular panel 1 and a second rectangular panel 2. The second panel is foldably connected to a short side of the first rectangular panel. The package also comprises a first rectangular flap 3 which is foldably connected to a long side of the first rectangular panel. Further, the package comprises a second rectangular flap 4. The second flap is foldably connected to a long side of the second rectangular panel. The package further comprises means for accessing a surgical needle between the second rectangular panel and flap. The package is useful for dispensing a suture from it without having to open, tear or mutilate any of the panels or flaps.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Sterling
- 👤 Susan Critzer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/06114; A61B17/06133; A61B17/06138; A61B2017/06152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A two part, self-contained package, the package having a first part capable of dispensing a sterile surgical suture, the first part comprising: a first rectangular panel 1; a second rectangular panel 2 foldably connected at a short side thereof to a short side of the first rectangular panel, the second panel containing a first slit; a first rectangular flap 3 foldably connected to a long side of said first rectangular panel; a second rectangular flap 4 foldably connected to a long side of the second rectangular panel; a third flap 5 foldably connected to a long side of the first rectangular flap, the third flap containing a plurality of second slits for retaining a surgical needle; a fourth flap 7 foldably connected to a long side of the second rectangular flap; a tuck tab 8 foldably connected to the other short side of said second rectangular panel; and a recess between said second rectangular panel and said second rectangular flap, for accessing a surgical needle; and a second part comprising: an envelope capable of being peeled opened, said first part contained within said envelope.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A two part, self-contained package, the package having a first part capable of dispensing a sterile surgical suture, the first part comprising: a first rectangular panel 1; a second rectangular panel 2 foldably connected at a short side thereof to a short side of the first rectangular panel, the second panel containing a first slit; a first rectangular flap 3 foldably connected to a long side of said first rectangular panel; a second rectangular flap 4 foldably connected to a long side of the second rectangular panel; a third flap 5 foldably connected to a long side of the first rectangular flap, the third flap containing a plurality of second slits for retaining a surgical needle; a fourth flap 7 foldably connected to a long side of the second rectangular flap; a tuck tab 8 foldably connected to the other short side of said second rectangular panel; and a recess between said second rectangular panel and said second rectangular flap, for accessing a surgical needle; and a second part comprising: an envelope capable of being peeled opened, said first part contained within said envelope.
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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) | 1997-09-19 | 1998-03-21 | 1998-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-09-19 | 2002-03-21 | 2002-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-09-19 | 2006-03-21 | 2006-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |