US4730725A
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Suture tray
Assignee: Morf Inc
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Filing: 1987-04-13
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Granted: 1988-03-15
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Expires: 2007-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A tray for holding sutures, vessel loops, umbilical tapes, and the like, having a base with a substantially flat upper surface and a lip on one edge thereof for hooking onto a Mayo stand. The flt upper surface of the tray has secured thereto one side of a loop and hook fastener substantially adjacent each side thereof. A plurality of transparent covers are hinged to said base and have the other side of the loop and hook fastener secured thereto in mating fashion with the side of the fastener secured to the upper surface of the tray. Tabs extend outwardly from the tray so that sutures or the like may be looped about the tabs, with the ends protruding at the opposite end. When the transparent covers are folded down, the sutures are removably held by the loop and hook fastener.
Inventors
- 👤 William M. Marshall, Sr.
- 👤 Nancy R. Gaut
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/06061; A61B50/00; A61B50/30; A61B50/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A tray for holding sutures, vessel loops, umbilical tapes, and the like, comprising a rigid base having a substantially flat upper surface; a lip integral with said base, said lip being spaced from and extending downwardly from an edge of said flat upper surface; one side of a loop and hook fastener secured to said flat upper surface adjacent opposed edges thereof; at least one cover having a substantially flat underside of substantially the same dimensions as said upper surface; means for removably inserting one edge of said cover into said flat upper surface, said cover being pivotable relative to said upper surface; and the other side of said hook and loop fastener being secured to said underside and edge of said cover in a mating location with said one side of said fastener.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A tray for holding sutures, vessel loops, umbilical tapes, and the like, comprising a rigid base having a substantially flat upper surface; a lip integral with said base, said lip being spaced from and extending downwardly from an edge of said flat upper surface; one side of a loop and hook fastener secured to said flat upper surface adjacent opposed edges thereof; at least one cover having a substantially flat underside of substantially the same dimensions as said upper surface; means for removably inserting one edge of said cover into said flat upper surface, said cover being pivotable relative to said upper surface; and the other side of said hook and loop fastener being secured to said underside and edge of said cover in a mating location with said one side of said fastener.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein said cover is transparent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The tray of claim 1 further comprising one side of a further loop and hook fastener secured to said flat upper surface substantially centrally between opposed edges thereof, and a further other side of a loop and hook fastener being secured to said underside of said cover in a mating location with said one side of said further loop and fastener.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tray of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of substantially parallel covers extending between said opposed edges of said flat upper surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tray of claim 1 further comprising at least one tab extending outwardly from at least one of said opposed edges of said flat surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tray of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of tabs extending outwardly from at least one of said opposed edges of said flat surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein said base and said cover are of a molded plastic.
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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) | 1991-03-15 | 1991-09-14 | 1992-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-15 | 1995-09-14 | 1996-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-15 | 1999-09-14 | 2000-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |