Amniotomy instrument
Patent 4198985 Issued on April 22, 1980. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 12, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 12, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2847012 3126890 3362408 3587591 3687139 3749099 3867947 InventorApplicationNo. 06/011318 filed on 02/12/1979US Classes:606/125Means for rupturing the amniotic membraneExaminersPrimary: Truluck, Dalton L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 17/42 (20060101)AbstractAn 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 finger member, next to the index finger member and in the distal portion. The hook member has a hook on one end and is bonded at a single point at the other end to the glove. In the normal condition, the hook member is wholly contained between the two fingers. To extend the hook member for rupturing, the index finger rotates the hook member a short distance to expose the hook below the palm portions of the fingers.Other References
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