US5730751A
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Scalpel
Assignee: Noble House Group Pty Ltd
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Filing: 1995-03-17
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Granted: 1998-03-24
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Expires: 2015-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A scalpel that has a blade member; a handle adapted to receive a mandrel therein and having an opening; and a mandrel closely received within the handle. The mandrel can support the blade member and includes engagement structure for operative engagement by a user for movement of the mandrel within the handle. Biasing structure is provided for biasing the mandrel from an operative location adjacent the opening to an inoperative location within the handle, and restraining structure is provided for restraining the mandrel in the operative position against the action of the biasing means.
Inventors
- 👤 Jagmohanbir Singh Dillon
- 👤 William Leonard Mobbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 03:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/3209; A61B17/3211; A61B2017/32113
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A scalpel including: a handle; a mandrel closely received within said handle, said mandrel being adapted to support a blade member and having engagement means for operative engagement by a user for movement of said mandrel within said handle; biasing means for biasing said mandrel from an operative position to an inoperative position within said handle; and restraining means for restraining said mandrel in said operative position against the action of said biasing means, wherein said mandrel includes resilient means which bears against an inner surface of said handle when said mandrel is in said operative position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A scalpel including: a handle; a mandrel closely received within said handle, said mandrel being adapted to support a blade member and having engagement means for operative engagement by a user for movement of said mandrel within said handle; biasing means for biasing said mandrel from an operative position to an inoperative position within said handle; and restraining means for restraining said mandrel in said operative position against the action of said biasing means, wherein said mandrel includes resilient means which bears against an inner surface of said handle when said mandrel is in said operative position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A scalpel as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mandrel includes mounting means for mounting said blade member thereon, said mounting means constituting mandrel stiffening means and being adapted to guide said mandrel for movement within said handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A scalpel as claimed in claim 2, wherein said handle includes handle stiffening means cooperable with said mandrel stiffening means to guide said mandrel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A scalpel as claimed in claim 1, and including locking means actuable upon retraction of said mandrel from said operative position to non-releasably lock said mandrel in said inoperative position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A scalpel as claimed in claim 1, wherein said handle includes a longitudinally extending slot, said engagement means being adapted to extend through said slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A scalpel as claimed in claim 1, wherein said restraining means includes a projecting member on said engagement means and receiving means on said handle for releasably receiving said projecting member therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A scalpel as claimed in claim 6, wherein said projecting member is biased into engagement with said receiving means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A scalpel as claimed in claim 1, wherein said resilient means are a pair of laterally and rearwardly extending wings.
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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) | 2001-03-23 | 2001-09-22 | 2002-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-03-23 | 2005-09-22 | 2006-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-03-23 | 2009-09-22 | 2010-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |