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Tissue specimen suspension device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-03-09
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Granted: 1994-10-25
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Expires: 2013-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A device for assisting in the training of laparoscopic surgical techniques is disclosed. The device allows placement of a tissue specimen in different positions and angles that permit the surgeon to practice laparoscopic techniques such as suturing and stapling during laparoscopic simulation exercises.
Inventors
- 👤 Marelyn Medina
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:29
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B23/00; G09B23/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 39
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a mesh material having a plurality of anchoring sites; a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to adjustably position the tissue supporting member; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a mesh material having a plurality of anchoring sites; a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to adjustably position the tissue supporting member; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mesh material is a self-supporting material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting member is adapted to allow removal of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting member includes a pair of opposing channels, each channel constructed and arranged to receive and retain an edge of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said mounting member comprises a substantially vertical support and a surface defining means moveably mounted to said vertical support, and wherein said tissue supporting member is attached to said surface defining means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 5, wherein said surface defining member includes an aperture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said mounting member positions said tissue supporting member in a horizontal plane.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said mounting member positions said tissue supporting member in a non-horizontal plane.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
70 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a flexible substrate having a plurality of anchoring sites; a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to adjustably position the tissue supporting member; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member, wherein said means for affixing the tissue specimen comprises a hook.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
70 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a flexible substrate having a plurality of anchoring sites; a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to adjustably position the tissue supporting member; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member, wherein said means for affixing the tissue specimen comprises a hook.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
62 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a mesh material having a plurality of anchoring sites; a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to maintain the tissue supporting member in a planar configuration; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
62 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a mesh material having a plurality of anchoring sites; a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to maintain the tissue supporting member in a planar configuration; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 10, wherein said mesh material is a self-supporting material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 10, wherein said mounting member is adapted to allow removal of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 10, wherein said mounting member includes a pair of opposing channels, each channel constructed and arranged to receive and retain an edge of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 10, wherein said mounting member adjustably positions said tissue supporting member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 14, wherein said mounting member positions said tissue supporting member in a horizontal plane.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 14, wherein said mounting member positions said tissue supporting member in a non-horizontal plane.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
43 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 10, wherein said mounting member comprises a substantially vertical support and a surface defining member moveably mounted to said vertical support, and wherein said tissue supporting member is attached to said surface defining member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 17, wherein said surface defining member includes an aperture.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
73 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a flexible substrate having a plurality of anchoring sites; a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to maintain the tissue supporting member in a planar configuration; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member, wherein said means for affixing the tissue specimen comprises a hook.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
73 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a flexible substrate having a plurality of anchoring sites; a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to maintain the tissue supporting member in a planar configuration; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member, wherein said means for affixing the tissue specimen comprises a hook.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
62 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a mesh material having a plurality of anchoring sites; a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to maintain the tissue supporting member in a non-planar configuration; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
62 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a mesh material having a plurality of anchoring sites; a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to maintain the tissue supporting member in a non-planar configuration; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 20, wherein said mounting member is adapted to allow removal of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
36 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 20, wherein said mounting member includes a pair of opposing channels, each channel constructed and arranged to receive and retain an edge of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 20, wherein said mounting member adjustably positions said tissue supporting member.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 20, wherein said mesh material is a self-supporting material.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
73 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a flexible substrate having a plurality of anchoring sites; a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to maintain the tissue supporting member in a non-planar configuration; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member wherein said means for affixing the tissue specimen comprises a hook.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
73 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a flexible substrate having a plurality of anchoring sites; a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to maintain the tissue supporting member in a non-planar configuration; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member wherein said means for affixing the tissue specimen comprises a hook.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
80 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a mesh material having a plurality of anchoring sites, the anchoring sites adapted to maintain the tissue specimen on an underside of said tissue supporting member; a mounting member adapted to engage the tissue supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to maintain the tissue supporting member in a planar configuration; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
80 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a mesh material having a plurality of anchoring sites, the anchoring sites adapted to maintain the tissue specimen on an underside of said tissue supporting member; a mounting member adapted to engage the tissue supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to maintain the tissue supporting member in a planar configuration; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 26, wherein said mounting member comprises a plurality of legs, each leg constructed and arranged to engage said tissue supporting member.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tissue specimen suspension device as claimed in claim 26, wherein said mesh material is a self-supporting material.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
91 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a flexible structure having a plurality of anchoring sites, the anchoring sites adapted to maintain the tissue specimen on an underside of said tissue supporting member; a mounting member adapted to engage the tissue supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to maintain the tissue supporting member in a planar configuration; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member, wherein said means for affixing the tissue specimen comprises a hook.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
91 words
A tissue specimen suspension device comprising, a tissue supporting member comprising a flexible structure having a plurality of anchoring sites, the anchoring sites adapted to maintain the tissue specimen on an underside of said tissue supporting member; a mounting member adapted to engage the tissue supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to maintain the tissue supporting member in a planar configuration; and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member, wherein said means for affixing the tissue specimen comprises a hook.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
113 words
A training system for teaching laparoscopic techniques, comprising, at least one aperture defining means and a means for allowing the aperture defining means to be positioned above a tissue specimen in a manner which simulates a surgical opening in a laparoscopic surgical procedure; and a tissue suspension device including a tissue supporting member comprising a flexible substrate having a plurality of anchoring sites, a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to adjustably position the tissue supporting member, and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member, wherein said means for affixing the tissue specimen comprises a hook.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
113 words
A training system for teaching laparoscopic techniques, comprising, at least one aperture defining means and a means for allowing the aperture defining means to be positioned above a tissue specimen in a manner which simulates a surgical opening in a laparoscopic surgical procedure; and a tissue suspension device including a tissue supporting member comprising a flexible substrate having a plurality of anchoring sites, a mounting member adapted to engage the supporting member, the mounting member constructed and arranged to adjustably position the tissue supporting member, and a means for affixing the tissue specimen to said anchoring site of said tissue supporting member, wherein said means for affixing the tissue specimen comprises a hook.
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