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Surgical device with malleable shaft
Assignee: HANNAFAN KAY HP
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Filing: 1997-09-25
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Granted: 2000-10-31
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Expires: 2017-09-25
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a surgical device having a tissue engaging portion, a shaft member, and a handle assembly. The tissue engaging portion includes first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits. The shaft member is operatively coupled to the tissue engaging portion and is capable of being placed in different curvatures. The handle assembly is operatively coupled to both the shaft member and to the tissue engaging portion. The shaft member of the present invention allows the surgeon to bend and adjust the shape of the surgical device to minimize its intrusion and to allow for proper positioning in predetermined body locations. In a preferred embodiment, a portion of the device is disposable.
Inventors
- 👤 Delos M. Cosgrove, III
- 👤 Joel Donald Gray
- 👤 Donald B. Williams
- 👤 Thomas J. Block
Bibliographic Details
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US
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2026-10-24 04:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/128; A61B17/1285; A61B17/122; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B2017/0023; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00292; A61B2017/003; A61B2017/00305; A61B2017/00314; A61B2017/0046; A61B2017/2901; A61B2017/2905; A61B17/2909; A61B2017/2912; A61B2017/2919; A61B2017/292; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/2932; A61B2017/2933; A61B2017/2936; A61B2017/2939; A61B2017/294; A61B90/00; A61B90/50; A61B2090/508
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 175
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the, tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the actuating means being operatively connected to the tissue engaging means and to the handle assembly; wherein the shaft member comprises a dual-channeled plastic tube having a first and a second channel, the jaw actuating means extending axially through the first (channel and a malleable rod extending axially through the second channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the, tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the actuating means being operatively connected to the tissue engaging means and to the handle assembly; wherein the shaft member comprises a dual-channeled plastic tube having a first and a second channel, the jaw actuating means extending axially through the first (channel and a malleable rod extending axially through the second channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 1 wherein the shaft member comprises a malleable tube with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The surgical device of claim 1 wherein the shaft member comprises a series of interconnected ball and socket segments with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 1 wherein the shaft member comprises soft metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 1 wherein the shaft member comprises wound metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical device of claim 1 further comprising a compression return spring for biasing the tissue engaging means to an open position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 1 wherein the tissue engaging means further includes a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The surgical device of claim 1 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a drive rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
The surgical device of claim 8 wherein a jaw actuating member is provided at the hinged end of the tissue engaging means for squeezing together the jaws of the tissue engaging means in response to actuation of the drive rod by the handle assembly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The surgical device of claim 1 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a cable.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The surgical device of claim 1 wherein the tissue engaging means and the shaft member are disposable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The surgical device of claim 1 wherein the tissue engaging means is disposable.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The surgical device of claim 1 wherein the shaft member is disposable.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
152 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the jaw actuating means operatively connected to the tissue engaging means and to the handle assembly; the hinged end of the tissue engaging means further including a hole there through, the hole interacting with a hook provided at one end of the jaw actuating means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
152 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the jaw actuating means operatively connected to the tissue engaging means and to the handle assembly; the hinged end of the tissue engaging means further including a hole there through, the hole interacting with a hook provided at one end of the jaw actuating means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the shaft member is provided with a end member which, upon actuation of the cable by the handle assembly, interacts with the jaws of the tissue engaging means to bring the jaws to the closed position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the shaft member comprises a malleable tube with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the shaft member comprises a series of interconnected ball and socket segments with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the shaft member comprises soft metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the shaft member comprises wound metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical device of claim 14 further comprising a compression return spring for biasing the tissue engaging means to an open position.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a drive rod.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
45 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein a jaw actuating member is provided at the hinged end of the tissue engaging means for squeezing together the jaws of the tissue engaging means in response to actuation of the jaw actuating means by the handle assembly.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a cable.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the shaft member is provided with an end member which, upon actuation of the cable by the handle assembly, interacts with the jaws of the tissue engaging means to bring the jaws to the closed position.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
31 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a wire member having a hook at one end operatively coupled to the jaws of the tissue engaging means.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
42 words
The surgical device of claim 25 wherein each jaw is provided with a diagonal slot at one end, the hook of the wire member interacting with the diagonal slots of the jaws to move the jaws between the open and closed positions.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surgical device of claim 25 further provided with a clevis which houses a portion of the wire member and the slotted ends of the jaws.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
35 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein one jaw of the tissue engaging means is provided with a slot at one end, the jaw actuating means being operatively coupled with the slot via a pin.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
24 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the tissue engaging means is further provided with a socket for coupling to the jaw, actuating means.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
29 words
The surgical device of claim 29 wherein one end of the jaw actuating means is provided with a ball for coupling to the socket of the tissue engaging means.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
25 words
The surgical device of claim 30 wherein another end of the jaw actuating means is provided with a ball for coupling to the handle assembly.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
17 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the tissue engaging means and the shaft member are disposable.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
13 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the tissue engaging means is disposable.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
148 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including, a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the actuating means operatively connected to the tissue engaging means and to the handle assembly; wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a wire member having a hook at one end operatively coupled to the jaws of the tissue engaging means.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
148 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including, a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the actuating means operatively connected to the tissue engaging means and to the handle assembly; wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a wire member having a hook at one end operatively coupled to the jaws of the tissue engaging means.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
12 words
The surgical device of claim 14 wherein the shaft member is disposable.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the shaft member comprises a malleable tube with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
28 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the shaft member comprises a series of interconnected ball and socket segments with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the shaft member comprises soft metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the shaft member comprises wound metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the shaft member comprises a dual channeled plastic tube having a first and a second channel, the jaw actuating means extending axially through the first channel and a malleable rod extending axially through the second channel.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical device of claim 34 further comprising a compression return spring for biasing the tissue engaging means to an open position.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
15 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a drive rod.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
45 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein a jaw actuating member is provided at the hinged end of the tissue engaging means for squeezing together the jaws of the tissue engaging means in response to actuation of the jaw actuating means by the handle assembly.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
14 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a cable.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
33 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the hinged end of the tissue engaging means includes a hole there through, the hole interacting with a hook provided at one end of the cable.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the shaft member is provided with an end member which, upon actuation of the cable by the handle assembly, interacts with the jaws of the tissue engaging means to bring the jaws to the closed position.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
42 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein each jaw is provided with a diagonal slot at one end, the hook of the wire member interacting with the diagonal slots of the jaws to move the jaws between the open and closed positions.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surgical device of claim 47 further provided with a clevis which houses a portion of the wire member and the slotted ends of the jaws.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
35 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein one jaw of the tissue engaging means is provided with a slot at one end, the jaw actuating means being operatively coupled with the slot via a pin.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
24 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the tissue engaging means is further provided with a socket for coupling to the jaw actuating means.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
29 words
The surgical device of claim 50 wherein one end of the, jaw actuating means is provided with a ball for coupling to the socket of the tissue engaging means.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
25 words
The surgical device of claim 51 wherein another end of the jaw actuating means is provided with a ball for coupling to the handle assembly.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
17 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the tissue engaging means and the shaft member are disposable.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
13 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the tissue engaging means is disposable.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
159 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the actuating means operatively connected to the tissue engaging means and to the handle assembly; wherein at least one jaw is provided with a diagonal slot at one end, the jaw actuating means interacting with the diagonal slot of the jaw to move the jaws between the open and closed positions.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
159 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the actuating means operatively connected to the tissue engaging means and to the handle assembly; wherein at least one jaw is provided with a diagonal slot at one end, the jaw actuating means interacting with the diagonal slot of the jaw to move the jaws between the open and closed positions.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surgical device of claim 55 further provided with a clevis which houses a portion of the wire member and the slotted ends of the jaws.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
12 words
The surgical device of claim 34 wherein the shaft member is disposable.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 35 wherein the shaft member comprises a malleable tube with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
28 words
The surgical device of claim 35 wherein the shaft member comprises a series of interconnected ball and socket segments with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the shaft member comprises soft metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the shaft member comprises wound metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the shaft member comprises a dual channeled plastic tube having a first and a second channel, the jaw actuating means extending axially through the first channel and a malleable rod extending axially through the second channel.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical device of claim 55 further comprising a compression return spring for biasing the tissue engaging means to an open position.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the tissue engaging means further includes a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
15 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a drive rod.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
45 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein a jaw actuating member is provided at the hinged end of the tissue engaging means for squeezing together the jaws of the tissue engaging means in response to actuation of the jaw actuating means by the handle assembly.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
14 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a cable.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
33 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the hinged end of the tissue engaging means includes a hole there through, the hole interacting with a hook provided at one end of the cable.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the shaft member is provided with an end member which, upon actuation of the cable by the handle assembly, interacts with the jaws of the tissue engaging means to bring the jaws to the closed position.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
31 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a wire member having a hook at one end operatively coupled to the jaws of the tissue engaging means.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
27 words
The surgical device of claim 55 further provided with a clevis which houses a portion of the jaw actuating means and the slotted ends of the jaws.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
29 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein one jaw of the tissue engaging means is provided with a slot at one end, the jaw actuating means being operatively coupled.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
24 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the tissue engaging means is further provided with a socket for coupling to the jaw actuating means.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
29 words
The surgical device of claim 73 wherein one end of the jaw actuating means is provided with a ball for coupling to the socket of the tissue engaging, means.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
25 words
The surgical device of claim 74 wherein another end of the jaw actuating means is provided with a ball for coupling to the handle assembly.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
17 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the tissue engaging means and the shaft member are disposable.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
13 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the tissue engaging means is disposable.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
152 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the jaw actuating means operatively connected to the tissue engaging means and to the handle assembly; wherein one jaw of the tissue engaging means is provided with a slot at one end, the jaw actuating means being operatively coupled with the slot via a pin.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
152 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the jaw actuating means operatively connected to the tissue engaging means and to the handle assembly; wherein one jaw of the tissue engaging means is provided with a slot at one end, the jaw actuating means being operatively coupled with the slot via a pin.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
12 words
The surgical device of claim 55 wherein the shaft member is disposable.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the shaft member comprises a malleable tube with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the shaft member comprises a series of interconnected ball and socket segments with the jaw actuating means extending therethough.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the shaft member comprises soft metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the shaft member comprises wound metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
42 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the shaft member comprises a dualchanneled plastic tube having a first and a second channel, the jaw actuating means extending axially through the first channel and a malleable rod extending axially through the second channel.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical device of claim 78 further comprising a compression return spring for biasing the tissue engaging means to an open position.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the tissue engaging means further includes a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
15 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a drive rod.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
45 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein a jaw actuating member is provided at the hinged end of the tissue engaging means for squeezing together the jaws of the tissue engaging means in response to actuation of the jaw actuating means by the handle assembly.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
14 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a cable.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
33 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the hinged end of the tissue engaging means includes a hole there through, the hole interacting with a hook provided at one end of the cable.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 89 wherein the shaft member is provided with a end member which, upon actuation of the cable by the handle assembly, interacts with the jaws of the tissue engaging means to bring the jaws to the closed position.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
31 words
The surgical device of claim 91 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a wire member having a hook at one end operatively coupled to the jaws of the tissue engaging means.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
42 words
The surgical device of claim 92 wherein each jaw is provided with a diagonal slot at one end, the hook of the wire member interacting with the diagonal slots of the jaws to move the jaws between the open and closed positions.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surgical device of claim 93 further provided with a clevis which houses a portion of the wire member and the slotted ends of the jaws.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
24 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the tissue engaging means is further provided with a socket for coupling to the jaw actuating means.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
29 words
The surgical device of claim 95 wherein one end of the jaw actuating means is provided with a ball for coupling to the socket of the tissue engaging means.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
25 words
The surgical device of claim 96 wherein another end of the jaw actuating means is provided with a ball for coupling to the handle assembly.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
17 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the tissue engaging means and the shaft member are disposable.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
13 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the tissue engaging means is disposable.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
141 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, them shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the actuating means operatively connected to the tissue engaging means and to the handle assembly; wherein the tissue engaging means is further provided with a socket for coupling to the jaw actuating means.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
141 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, them shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the actuating means operatively connected to the tissue engaging means and to the handle assembly; wherein the tissue engaging means is further provided with a socket for coupling to the jaw actuating means.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
29 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein one end of the jaw actuating means is provided with a ball for coupling to the socket of the tissue engaging means.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
25 words
The surgical device of claim 101 wherein another end of the jaw actuating means is provided with a ball for coupling to the handle assembly.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
12 words
The surgical device of claim 78 wherein the shaft member is disposable.
Claim 110
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the shaft member comprises a malleable tube with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 111
Dependent Claim
28 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the shaft member comprises a series of interconnected ball and socket segments with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 112
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the shaft member comprises soft metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 113
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the shaft member comprises wound metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 114
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the shaft member comprises a dual channeled plastic tube having a first and a second channel, the jaw actuating means extending axially through the first channel and a malleable rod extending axially through the second channel.
Claim 115
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical device of claim 100 further comprising a compression return spring for biasing the tissue engaging means to an open position.
Claim 116
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the tissue engaging means further includes a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together.
Claim 117
Dependent Claim
15 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a drive rod.
Claim 118
Dependent Claim
45 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein a jaw actuating member is provided at the hinged end of the tissue engaging means for squeezing together the jaws of the tissue engaging means in response to actuation of the jaw actuating means by the handle assembly.
Claim 119
Dependent Claim
14 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a cable.
Claim 120
Dependent Claim
33 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the hinged end of the tissue engaging means includes a hole there through, the hole interacting with a hook provided at one end of the cable.
Claim 121
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the shaft member is provided with a end member which, upon actuation of the cable by the handle assembly, interacts with the jaws of the tissue engaging means to bring the jaws to the closed position.
Claim 122
Dependent Claim
31 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a wire member having a hook at one end operatively coupled to the jaws of the tissue engaging means.
Claim 123
Dependent Claim
42 words
The surgical device of claim 116 wherein each jaw is provided with a diagonal slot at one end, the hook of the wire member interacting with the diagonal slots of the jaws to move the jaws between the open and closed positions.
Claim 124
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surgical device of claim 117 further provided with a clevis which houses a portion of the wire member and the slotted ends of the jaws.
Claim 125
Dependent Claim
35 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein one jaw of the tissue engaging means is provided with a slot at one end, the jaw actuating means being operatively coupled with the slot via a pin.
Claim 126
Dependent Claim
29 words
The surgical device of claim 119 wherein one end of the jaw actuating means is provided with a ball for coupling to the socket of the tissue, engaging means.
Claim 127
Dependent Claim
25 words
The surgical device of claim 120 wherein another end of the jaw actuating means is provided with a ball for coupling to the handle assembly.
Claim 128
Dependent Claim
17 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the tissue engaging means and the shaft member are disposable.
Claim 129
Dependent Claim
13 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the tissue engaging means is disposable.
Claim 130
Dependent Claim
112 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed and locked in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open and a closed position; and a malleable applier instrument for grasping the jaws of the tissue engaging means for insertion together into an incision.
Claim 131
Dependent Claim
112 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed and locked in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open and a closed position; and a malleable applier instrument for grasping the jaws of the tissue engaging means for insertion together into an incision.
Claim 132
Dependent Claim
32 words
The surgical device claim 124 wherein the jaw actuating means comprising a cable operatively connected to the tissue engaging means, extending through the shaft member, and operatively connected to the handle assembly.
Claim 133
Dependent Claim
27 words
The surgical device claim 124 wherein the shaft member comprises a series of interconnected ball and socket segments with the jaw actuating cable extending axially there through.
Claim 134
Dependent Claim
29 words
The surgical device of claim 126 further comprising a tightening knob for exerting axial compression on the segments, thereby allowing the shaft member to be locked in any shape.
Claim 135
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical device claim 125 wherein the shaft member comprises a flexible tube with the jaw actuating cable extending axially there through.
Claim 136
Dependent Claim
36 words
The surgical device of claim 124 wherein the malleabke applier instrument is capable of being released and removed from the incision once the jaws of the tissue engaging means have been actuated to the closed position.
Claim 137
Dependent Claim
172 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further provided with a socket; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member being constructed of malleable material and thus capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the, tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open and a closed position, the jaw actuating means being couplable with them socket of the tissue engaging means, the tissue engaging means extending axially through the shaft member and being provided with coupling means at each end which enable the jaw actuating means and the shaft member to be separated from the remainder of the device to be disposed with a socket for coupling to the jaw actuating means.
Claim 138
Dependent Claim
172 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further provided with a socket; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member being constructed of malleable material and thus capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the, tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open and a closed position, the jaw actuating means being couplable with them socket of the tissue engaging means, the tissue engaging means extending axially through the shaft member and being provided with coupling means at each end which enable the jaw actuating means and the shaft member to be separated from the remainder of the device to be disposed with a socket for coupling to the jaw actuating means.
Claim 139
Dependent Claim
37 words
The surgical device of claim 130 wherein the coupling means of the jaw actuating means comprises a first ball provided at one end of the actuating means for coupling with the socket of the tissue engaging means.
Claim 140
Dependent Claim
35 words
The surgical device of claim 131 wherein the coupling means of the jaw actuating means further comprises a second ball provided at another end of the jaw actuating means for coupling with the handle assembly.
Claim 141
Dependent Claim
12 words
The surgical device of claim 100 wherein the shaft member is disposable.
Claim 142
Dependent Claim
150 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member including a series of interconnected ball and socket segments, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, one end of the jaw actuating means being provided with a ball for coupling to a socket of the tissue engaging means and being operatively connected to the handle, assembly.
Claim 143
Dependent Claim
150 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together; a shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member including a series of interconnected ball and socket segments, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, one end of the jaw actuating means being provided with a ball for coupling to a socket of the tissue engaging means and being operatively connected to the handle, assembly.
Claim 144
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical device of claim 134 further comprising a compression return spring for biasing the tissue engaging means to an open position.
Claim 145
Dependent Claim
15 words
The surgical device of claim 134 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a drive rod.
Claim 146
Dependent Claim
45 words
The surgical device of claim 134 wherein a jaw actuating member is provided at the hinged end of the tissue engaging means for squeezing together the jaws of the tissue engaging means in response to actuation of the jaw actuating means by the handle assembly.
Claim 147
Dependent Claim
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The surgical device of claim 134 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a cable.
Claim 148
Dependent Claim
33 words
The surgical device of claim 134 wherein the hinged end of the tissue engaging means includes a hole there through, the hole interacting with a hook provided at one end of the cable.
Claim 149
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 134 wherein the shaft member is provided with a end member which, upon actuation of the cable by the handle assembly, interacts with the jaws of the tissue engaging means to bring the jaws to the closed position.
Claim 150
Dependent Claim
31 words
The surgical device of claim 134 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a wire member having a hook at one end operatively coupled to the jaws of the tissue engaging means.
Claim 151
Dependent Claim
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The surgical device of claim 141 wherein each jaw is provided with a diagonal slot at one end, the hook of the wire member interacting with the diagonal slots of the jaws to move the jaws between the open and closed positions.
Claim 152
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surgical device of claim 141 further provided with a clevis which houses a portion of the wire member and the slotted ends of the jaws.
Claim 153
Dependent Claim
35 words
The surgical device of claim 134 wherein one jaw of the tissue engaging means is provide with a slot at one end, the jaw actuating means being operatively coupled with the slot via a pin.
Claim 154
Dependent Claim
17 words
The surgical device of claim 134 wherein the tissue engaging means and the shaft member are disposable.
Claim 155
Dependent Claim
13 words
The surgical device of claim 134 wherein the tissue engaging means is disposable.
Claim 156
Dependent Claim
12 words
The surgical device of claim 134 wherein the shaft member is disposable.
Claim 157
Dependent Claim
136 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together, at least one jaw being provided with an actuating mechanism; a malleable shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the actuating means operatively connected to the actuating mechanism on the jaw and to the handle assembly.
Claim 158
Dependent Claim
136 words
A surgical device having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, comprising: tissue engaging means including first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits, the tissue engaging means further including a hinged end at which the jaws are hinged together, at least one jaw being provided with an actuating mechanism; a malleable shaft member operatively coupled to the tissue engaging means, the shaft member capable of being placed in different curvatures; a handle assembly operatively coupled to the shaft member and to the tissue engaging means; and a jaw actuating means for actuating the jaws of the tissue engaging means between an open position and a closed position, the actuating means operatively connected to the actuating mechanism on the jaw and to the handle assembly.
Claim 159
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 148 wherein the shaft member comprises a malleable tube with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 160
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 148 wherein the shaft member comprises soft metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 161
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical device of claim 148 wherein the shaft member comprises wound metal tubing with the jaw actuating means extending axially there through.
Claim 162
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 148 wherein the shaft member comprises a dual channeled plastic tube having a first and a second channel, the jaw actuating means extending axially through the first channel and a malleable rod extending axially through the second channel.
Claim 163
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical device of claim 148 further comprising ai compression return spring for biasing the tissue engaging means to an open position.
Claim 164
Dependent Claim
15 words
The surgical device of claim 148 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a drive rod.
Claim 165
Dependent Claim
45 words
The surgical device of claim 148 wherein a jaw actuating member is provided at the hinged end of the tissue engaging means for squeezing together the jaws of the tissue engaging means in response to actuation of the jaw actuating means by the handle assembly.
Claim 166
Dependent Claim
14 words
The surgical device of claim 148 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a cable.
Claim 167
Dependent Claim
31 words
The surgical device of claim 148 wherein the actuating member of the jaw includes a hole there through, the hole interacting with a hook provided at one end of the cable.
Claim 168
Dependent Claim
43 words
The surgical device of claim 148 wherein the shaft member is provided with a end member which, upon actuation of the cable by the handle assembly, interacts with the jaws of the tissue engaging means to bring the jaws to the closed position.
Claim 169
Dependent Claim
30 words
The surgical device of claim 148 wherein the jaw actuating means comprises a wire member having a hook at one end operatively coupled to the, actuating member of the jaw.
Claim 170
Dependent Claim
41 words
The surgical device of claim 159 wherein the actuating mechanism of the jaw is a diagonal slot, the hook of the wire member interacting with the diagonal slot of the jaw to move the jaws between the open and closed positions.
Claim 171
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surgical device of claim 160 further provided with a clevis which houses a portion of the wire member and the slotted end of the jaw.
Claim 172
Dependent Claim
28 words
The surgical device of claim 147 the actuating mechanism of the jaw is a slot, the jaw actuating means being operatively coupled with the slot via a pin.
Claim 173
Dependent Claim
17 words
The surgical device of claim 147 wherein the tissue engaging means and the shaft member are disposable.
Claim 174
Dependent Claim
13 words
The surgical device of claim 147 wherein the tissue engaging means is disposable.
Claim 175
Dependent Claim
12 words
The surgical device of claim 147 wherein the shaft member is disposable.
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