Needle holder
Patent D583472 Issued on December 23, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 23, 2022. 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.
December 23, 2022. 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 ReferencesForceps for clamping surgical clips D346862 Surgical forceps D351653 Forceps having adjustable gripping force D378611 D384413 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 29266455 filed on 09/21/2006US Classes:D24/143Clamp or forceps (28)ExaminersPrimary: Simmons, IanAssistant: Lee, Christopher Attorney, Agent or FirmClaimsCLAIM The ornamental design for a needle holder, as shown and described. DescriptionFIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a needle holder in accordance with the new design; FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof; FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof; FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof; FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof; FIG. 6 is a front side elevational view thereof; and, FIG. 7 is a rear side elevational view thereof. FIGS. 1 5 showing a break indicating no particular length. Other References
Field of SearchClamp or forceps (28)Suturing or fastening (e.g., stapling, etc.) (30) Cutting, abrading, scraping or puncturing (31) Manually driven (32) Pivoted jaws (e.g., scissors type, etc.) Hand manipulated tool or instrument (23) Forceps Jaws biased to open or closed position Hinge or latch structure Cutting, puncturing or piercing Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member Cutting Tweezers Sutureless closure Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound |
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