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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7063693 | Methods and tools for accessing an anatomic space A tubular access sleeve and suction tool for accessing an anatomic surface or anatomic space and particularly the pericardium to access pericardial space and the epicardial surface of the heart in a minimally invasive manner are disclosed. A suction tool trunk exten... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6918908 | Methods and apparatus for accessing and stabilizing an area of the heart A tubular suction tool for accessing an anatomic surface or anatomic space and particularly the pericardium to access pericardial space and the epicardial surface of the heart to implant cardiac leads in a minimally invasive manner are disclosed. The suction tool in... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6912731 | Non-slip glove A non-slip glove for all types of weather is disclosed where emory cloth is employed as an exterior friction material to prevent and substantially eliminate slipping from the surface of a moving object as well as handles of golf clubs and baseball bats. The glove ha... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6896681 | Fingertip device for rupturing amniotic membranes Amniotic sac-rupturing devices are disclosed in various configurations that are mounted on the hand of a physician to present a shielded hook, positioned on the physician's fingertip, supported by a flexible but firm substrate that extends from the fingertip to the ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6793662 | Amniotic membrane perforator A one piece surgical device for perforating an amniotic membrane, the device including a elongate body defining a tip portion and an opposite handle potion, with the tip portion including a blunt end surface and a rearwardly projecting hook portion which is adjacent... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6409734 | Amniotomy glove An amniotomy glove incorporating a puncturing hook in the shape of a falcon's beak mounted on a structural base which is bonded to the inner surface of a latex physician's glove at a location spaced slightly from the tip of middle finger stall of said glo... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6027511 | Digital amniotome with directional indicator A digital amniotome with a directional indicator, having an elastomeric finger sheath configured to fit over a user's finger, and a membrane rupturing unit having a sharp-tipped element extending from a base. The sharp-tipped element is directionally orie... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5968055 | Amniotic membrane perforator An amniotic membrane perforator comprising an elongated shaft portion having an arcuate bend at the proximal end of the shaft and a hook at the distal end of the shaft. A flag portion extends perpendicularly to the shaft substantially adjacent the distal ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5846250 | Surgical tool An amniotic membrane perforator tool having a tip portion, a shaft portion, a flexing portion, and a handle portion. The shaft portion is adjacent the tip portion and is preferably of a generally T-shaped cross-section having a vertical component and a ho... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5284141 | Electrode emplacement apparatus for amniotomy and fetal monitoring and method of use The present invention comprises a barb or hook attached on a side of the forward end of the outer guide tube of an otherwise standard electrode introducer sleeve. The hook enables the physician to perforate the membrane within the same single vaginal exam... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5279570 | Needle assembly with a movable stylet controlled by a spacer mechanism A needle assembly which comprises a hollow needle, a stylet, and a spacer mechanism to control the position of the stylet within the needle.... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5087262 | Amniotic membrane perforator An amniotic membrane perforator includes an elongated shaft having a pair of spaced apart lobes at the distal end thereof relative to the user. A pair of tines are positioned between the lobes. Upon insertion of the perforator into the vaginal canal the l... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5036589 | Self protective device utilizing an artificial nail The invention relates to a device which is utilized to identify an assailant. The device comprises a member simulating an artificial nail or an artificial nail having at least one sharp prong associated therewith for penetrating or scratching the skin of ... | 08/06/1991 |
| 4807625 | Membrane puncturing aspirator with drainage shield An obstetretic aspirator device for puncturing amniotic membranes and draining fluids therefrom comprising a funnel-shield (20) serving as a drainage cup and fluid confinement shield and puncture-type tubular aspirator (10) slideable mounted within an elo... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4662376 | Obstetrical instrument for rupturing the amniotic membranes An obstetrical instrument for rupturing in a safe and easy manner the foetal membranes of a pregnant woman in order to release the amniotic fluid contained in these membranes. The instrument comprises an elongated tubular member preferably made of a semi-... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4357945 | Device for testing and rupturing amniotic membrane A medical testing device for determining whether the amniotic membrane has ruptured, and alternatively, for rupturing it. Finger-engaging means hold an elongated flexible member to the digits of a finger so as to be flexed when the finger is flexed. A lan... | 11/09/1982 |
| 4327744 | Apparatus for the self-collection of cervical cell specimens The apparatus disclosed is for the self-collection of cervical cell specimens for subsequent examination and testing by a medical laboratory, and the apparatus disclosed comprises an elongated tubular finger member formed of a thin elastically resilient m... | 05/04/1982 |
| 4308875 | Amniocentesis needle Discloses an amniocentesis needle for use in performing amniocentesis to obtain a amniotic fluid and fetal debris from a pregnant woman's uterus for diagnostic purposes. The amniocentesis needle comprises a hollow needle and a stylet. The hollow needle ha... | 01/05/1982 |
| 4198985 | Amniotomy instrument An obstetrical instrument for rupturing an amniotic membrane for release of amniotic fluid within the membrane to facilitate the birth of a baby contained therein. The device includes a surgical glove. A hook member is bonded to the side of the long finge... | 04/22/1980 |
