Suture package

- American Cyanamid Company
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a suture package showing my new design, shown in open position;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view thereof, shown in partially folded position;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view thereof, shown in a further partially folded position;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view thereof, shown in a further partially folded position;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view thereof, shown in a further partially folded position;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view thereof, shown in a completely folded position;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view thereof, shown in open position; and,

FIG. 9 is a perspective view thereof, shown in partially folded position.

The broken line showing of the fold lines, sutures and forceps tips in the FIGS. 1 through 9 are for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D268811 May 3, 1983 Black
2617523 November 1952 Zoller
4135623 January 23, 1979 Thyen
4391365 July 5, 1983 Batchelor
4896767 January 30, 1990 Pinheiru
5050735 September 24, 1991 Levy
5101968 April 7, 1992 Henderson et al.
5127518 July 7, 1992 Holzwarth et al.
5199561 April 6, 1993 Roshdy et al.
5335783 August 9, 1994 Sinn
Other references
  • Advanced performance improves the standard for security, Davis + Geck 1991, 089110. Advanced performance meets flexible strength, Davis & Geck .COPYRGT. 1991.
Patent History
Patent number: D382960
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 28, 1994
Date of Patent: Aug 26, 1997
Assignee: American Cyanamid Company (Wayne, NJ)
Inventor: Elizabeth A. Chambers (Danbury, CT)
Primary Examiner: Ruth McInroy
Assistant Examiner: I. Simmons
Attorneys: Charles F. Costello, Montgomery W. Smith, Rita D. Vacca
Application Number: 0/30,424
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Suturing Or Fastening (e.g., Stapling, Etc.) (30) (D24/145); D9/337
International Classification: 2402;