Tapered i-beam surgical needles
CA 1289031 C · Owner: Smith, Daniel Joseph · Inventors: Furman, Dennis Lee; Smith, Daniel Joseph
Overview
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Abstract of the Disclosure Surgical needles are described which exhibit a tapered region intermediate the point and barrel sections over, which the needles undergo a gradual transition in shape from a generally rounded circumference to a rectangular I-beam shape. The I-beam shape affords favorable strength characteristics and the gradual transition in shape smoothes the changes in penetration force performance.
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- Granted September 17, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 17, 2008.
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