US3789848A
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Circumcision instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-19
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1993-03-19
Abstract
Abstract Different from the known circumcision method, this invention resides in pulling out surplus skin around the base of penis so as to expose glans penis completely, crushing and cutting off said surplus skin without bleeding while leaving prepuce unharmed. The circumcision instrument for carrying out said method is simple and easily maneuverable. The main action of said instrument is to bring surplus skin pulled over tapered skirt between said skirt and cooperating circular blunt edge and crush said surplus skin by lifting said skirt.
Inventors
- 👤 M Honjyo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/326
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A circumcision instrument comprising a flat base member carrying a movable forked lever and provided with a shouldered aperture, a flanged disk seated in mated relationship in said aperture and having an outwardly tapered blunt peripheral edged recess, an open tube having an outwardly tapered skirt sized to be inserted in the edged recess of the disk, a flange threadly mounted on the top of said tube and receiving the forked portion of the lever where by movement of the lever provides cutting and crushing motion between the peripheral recess edge and the outwardly tapered skirt of the tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A circumcision instrument comprising a flat base member carrying a movable forked lever and provided with a shouldered aperture, a flanged disk seated in mated relationship in said aperture and having an outwardly tapered blunt peripheral edged recess, an open tube having an outwardly tapered skirt sized to be inserted in the edged recess of the disk, a flange threadly mounted on the top of said tube and receiving the forked portion of the lever where by movement of the lever provides cutting and crushing motion between the peripheral recess edge and the outwardly tapered skirt of the tube.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |