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Endoscopic grasping instrument with scissors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-12-04
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Granted: 1998-08-25
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Expires: 2016-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity includes a handle and an elongate tubular member having a proximal end coupled with the handle for being disposed externally of the anatomical cavity and a distal end for being disposed within the anatomical cavity and carrying a pair of opposed, relatively movable jaws. The jaws are operable by manipulation of the handle to grasp objects, such as needles, and to cut tissue. In addition, the elongate tubular member defines a channel permitting fluids and other instruments to be communicated at the operative site without the need of having to remove the endoscopic instrument from the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Inbae Yoon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12009; A61B17/12013; A61B17/122; A61B17/128; A61B17/1285; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B17/2909; A61B17/295; A61B17/32; A61B17/320016; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1442; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/20; A61F6/206; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B17/2812; A61B17/282; A61B17/30; A61B17/3201; A61B17/3421; A61B17/3474; A61B17/3478; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00353; A61B2017/0046; A61B2017/2825; A61B2017/291; A61B2017/2912; A61B2017/2923; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/2931; A61B2017/2932; A61B2017/2933; A61B2017/2937; A61B2017/2943; A61B2017/2945; A61B2017/303; A61B2017/3445; A61B2018/00053; A61B2018/00184; A61B2018/00196; A61B2018/00315; A61B2018/00345; A61B2018/00351; A61B2018/00392; A61B2018/00404; A61B2018/00571; A61B2018/00601; A61B2018/00982; A61B18/1206; A61B2018/1246; A61B2018/1253; A61B2018/126; A61B2018/1405; A61B2018/1412; A61B2018/1425; A61B2018/1432; A61B2018/1452; A61B2018/1455; A61B2018/1457; A61B2217/00; A61B2217/002; A61B2217/005; A61B2218/00; A61B2218/001; A61B2218/002; A61B2218/007; A61B90/00; A61B90/36; A61B90/361
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity comprising a handle; and an elongate tubular member having a proximal end coupled with said handle for being disposed externally of the anatomical cavity and a distal end for being disposed within the anatomical cavity and carrying a pair of opposed, relatively movable jaws; said jaws defining a grasping portion operable by manipulation of said handle to grasp objects and a cutting portion operable by manipulation of said handle to cut tissue.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity comprising a handle; and an elongate tubular member having a proximal end coupled with said handle for being disposed externally of the anatomical cavity and a distal end for being disposed within the anatomical cavity and carrying a pair of opposed, relatively movable jaws; said jaws defining a grasping portion operable by manipulation of said handle to grasp objects and a cutting portion operable by manipulation of said handle to cut tissue.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein said tissue cutting portion includes a blade.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein said tissue cutting portion includes a pair of blades carried by said jaws in opposed relation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein said tissue cutting portion includes a blade carried by a first of said jaws and a recess formed in a second of said jaws in opposed relation to said blade to receive said blade when said jaws are moved toward one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 2 wherein said blade is oriented parallel to a longitudinal axis of said elongate tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 5 wherein said blade is disposed along a central longitudinal axis of said elongate tubular member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 5 wherein said blade is laterally offset from a central longitudinal axis of said elongate tubular member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein said grasping portion is longitudinally spaced from said tissue cutting portion to hold a needle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein said jaws include opposed concave portions longitudinally spaced from said tissue cutting portion for defining an opening between said jaws to hold an object during an endoscopic procedure without compressing the object.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
63 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein said grasping portion is disposed distally of said cutting portion and wherein at least one of said jaws includes a concave portion between said grasping portion and said tissue cutting portion to hold an object during an endoscopic procedure without compressing the object.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein at least one of said jaws includes a concave portion distally spaced from said tissue cutting portion to hold an object during an endoscopic procedure without compressing the object and wherein said grasping portion is disposed between said concave portion and said tissue cutting portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
61 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein said grasping portion is disposed distally of said tissue cutting portion and at least one of said jaws includes a concave portion proximally spaced from said tissue cutting portion to hold an object during an endoscopic procedure without compressing the object.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
61 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein said grasping portion is proximally spaced from said tissue cutting portion and at least one of said jaws includes a concave portion distally spaced from said tissue cutting member to hold an object during an endoscopic procedure without compressing the object.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
64 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein said grasping portion is proximally spaced from said tissue cutting portion and at least one of said jaws includes a concave portion disposed between said grasping portion and said tissue cutting portion to hold an object during an endoscopic procedure without compressing the object.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
65 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein at least one of said jaws includes a concave portion proximally spaced from said tissue cutting portion to hold an object during an endoscopic procedure without compressing the object and wherein said grasping portion is disposed between said concave portion and said tissue cutting portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
44 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein said proximal and distal ends of said elongate tubular member are open and further comprising a valve disposed between said proximal and distal ends.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
40 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 and further comprising a coupling carried at said proximal end of said elongate tubular member for connection with other medical instruments.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
86 words
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity as recited in claim 1 wherein said jaws are biased apart toward an open position and further comprising an outer tubular member disposed telescopically around said elongate tubular member and having a proximal end coupled with said handle and a distal end movable relative to said elongate tubular member by manipulation of said handle between a retracted position allowing said jaws to open and an extended position causing said jaws to close.
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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) | 2001-08-24 | 2002-02-23 | 2002-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-08-24 | 2006-02-23 | 2006-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-08-24 | 2010-02-23 | 2010-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |