US5533618A
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Surgical holster
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-10-11
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Granted: 1996-07-09
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Expires: 2014-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A reusable surgical device which is suitable for carrying elongated surgical instruments having a backing plate which supports a plurality of detachable receptacle members contained on the backing plate in fixed engagement. The device is made of a transparent thermoplastic which is electrically insulating, nonflammable, and which can be sterilized at temperatures above 300° F.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Pickels, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B50/00; A61B50/20; A61B50/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A reusable surgical device suitable for carrying elongated surgical instruments which comprises a backing plate having a plurality of elongated detachable receptacle members contained on said backing plate in fixed engagement, wherein said backing plate contains a plurality of slots through the thickness of said backing plate and wherein each of said receptacle members contains a plurality of locking tabs configured to fit into said slots in locking engagement, said receptacle members having an opening defined by a pair of substantially vertical edges, said receptacle members further having an open top and a closed bottom, with said vertical edges abutting against the surface of said backing plate, and where said receptacle members and said backing plate together define a plurality of enclosed elongated chambers having an open top that removably receive surgical instruments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A reusable surgical device suitable for carrying elongated surgical instruments which comprises a backing plate having a plurality of elongated detachable receptacle members contained on said backing plate in fixed engagement, wherein said backing plate contains a plurality of slots through the thickness of said backing plate and wherein each of said receptacle members contains a plurality of locking tabs configured to fit into said slots in locking engagement, said receptacle members having an opening defined by a pair of substantially vertical edges, said receptacle members further having an open top and a closed bottom, with said vertical edges abutting against the surface of said backing plate, and where said receptacle members and said backing plate together define a plurality of enclosed elongated chambers having an open top that removably receive surgical instruments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 in which the backing plate and chamber are made of a transparent, electrical insulating, nonflammable thermoplastic which can be sterilized at temperatures above 300° F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 2 in which the plastic comprises a polyetherimide.
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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) | 1999-07-09 | 2000-01-08 | 2000-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-07-09 | 2004-01-08 | 2004-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-07-09 | 2008-01-08 | 2008-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |