Attachment for medical forceps
Patent D598547 Issued on August 18, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 18, 2023. 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.
August 18, 2023. 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 ReferencesSurgical suturing apparatus with loading mechanism Bipolar medical instrument Medical instrument Needle holder Patent #: D583472 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 29329623 filed on 12/18/2008US Classes:D24/143Clamp or forceps (28)ExaminersPrimary: Simmons, IanAssistant: Lee, Christopher Attorney, Agent or FirmClaimsCLAIM The ornamental design for an attachment for medical forceps, as shown and described. DescriptionFIG. 1 is a top isometric view of an attachment for medical forceps in accordance with the new design; FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof; FIG. 3 is a top view thereof; FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof; FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof; FIG. 6 is a front view thereof; and, FIG. 7 is a left side view of an attachment for medical forceps shown in the environment in which it is used. The broken lines in FIG. 7 are included for the purpose of illustrating a portion of the medical forceps that forms no part of the claimed design. FIGS. 1 4 shown as broken in the middle and embraced with the brackets are for ease of illustration and to show a single article of manufacture. Field of SearchClamp or forceps (28)Electrosurgical (e.g., electrolysis type, cauterizer, etc.) (29) 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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