公开(公告)号：US5046350A

公开(公告)日：1991-09-10

申请号：US431303

申请日：1989-11-03

Applicant: George R. Proto ,  Francis D. Colligan

Inventor： George R. Proto ,  Francis D. Colligan

IPC: A61B17/06 ,  B21D39/04 ,  B21F15/06 ,  B21G1/08 ,  B21J13/02

CPC classification number: B21F15/06 ,  A61B17/06004 ,  B21D39/04 ,  B21G1/08 ,  B21J13/02

Abstract: A pair of dies is disclosed for attaching a surgical needle having a generally cylindrical end portion defining an elongated aperture having a generally circular cross-section and a suture having a generally elongated end portion of generally circular cross-section corresponding in dimension to the elongated aperture of the first needle. Each die has a pair of extensions spaced apart from each other and defines a generally circular crimping surface portion corresponding in dimension and configuration to the generally cylindrical outer surface portion of the needle. The space defines a unique relief zone between the pair of extensions of the die and is of configuration and dimension sufficient such that when the suture is positioned within the aperture of the needle and the dies are respectively positioned about the corresponding portion of the needle, the application of impact force to the dies will cause crimping of the needle with respect to the suture so as to attach the suture and the needle while portions of material forming part of the needle adjacent the stricken area are permitted to be deformed and to collect within the relief zones defined between the pairs of arcuate surface portions. Generally arcuate die overlap portions may be optionally provided on each die. A method of attaching a surgical needle to a suture is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：USD472305S1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US29161918

申请日：2002-06-06

Applicant: Francis D Colligan ,  Michael Wales

Designer： Francis D Colligan ,  Michael Wales

公开(公告)号：US5669490A

公开(公告)日：1997-09-23

申请号：US474694

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Francis D. Colligan ,  Ronald H. Belcourt, Jr.

Inventor： Francis D. Colligan ,  Ronald H. Belcourt, Jr.

IPC: A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/06 ,  B65D85/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/06133 ,  A61B2017/0479 ,  A61B2017/0609

Abstract: A suture package is provided having a body portion defining an inner cavity and a cover plate affixed to the body for retention of a coiled length of suture therebetween and having an exit area configured to prevent kinking of the coils of suture upon removal of the suture from the package. A loading unit for use with a surgical suturing apparatus is provided having a body portion defining an inner cavity, a cover plate affixed to the body portion for retention of a coiled length of suture therebetween and having an exit area configured to prevent kinking of the coils of the suture upon removal, and a mounting member positioned on the body portion and configured to releasably hold a surgical needle.

Abstract translation: 提供缝合包装，其具有限定内腔的主体部分和固定到主体上的盖板，用于在其间保持线圈长度的缝合线，并且具有被配置成防止缝合线圈在从缝线脱离时被扭曲的出口区域 包装。 提供了一种与手术缝合装置一起使用的装载单元，其具有限定内腔的主体部分，固定到主体部分的盖板，用于在其间保持线圈长度的缝合线，并且具有被配置为防止线圈扭结的出口区域 以及安装构件，其定位在主体部分上并且构造成可释放地保持外科用针。

公开(公告)号：US5507777A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-16

申请号：US319690

申请日：1994-10-07

Applicant: Joseph E. Kus ,  Francis D. Colligan

Inventor： Joseph E. Kus ,  Francis D. Colligan

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/06 ,  A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/06195 ,  A61B17/06166

Abstract: A delimited portion of suture material is immersed into a freezing media, such as liquid nitrogen, until the delimited portion is frozen. The frozen delimited portion is cut to provide a stiffened, non-brooming suture tip suitable for insertion into a needle bore. The cut, frozen suture tip is inserted into a needle and the needle is crimped to attach the suture to the needle. After attachment, the frozen suture tip returns to ambient temperature, reversing the effects of freezing the suture portion so that the suture adjacent the needle is as flexible as the remainder of the suture.

Abstract translation: 将缝合材料的界定部分浸入诸如液氮的冷冻介质中，直到定界部分被冷冻。 切割冻结的部分以提供适于插入针孔的加强的非开裂缝合末端。 将切割的冷冻缝合针头插入针中，并将针压接以将缝合线附着到针上。 附着后，冷冻的缝合针尖返回到环境温度，反转冷冻缝合部分的效果，使得邻近针的缝合线与缝线的其余部分一样柔性。

公开(公告)号：US5131131A

公开(公告)日：1992-07-21

申请号：US707562

申请日：1991-05-30

Applicant: George R. Proto ,  Francis D. Colligan

Inventor： George R. Proto ,  Francis D. Colligan

IPC: A61B17/06 ,  B21D39/04 ,  B21F15/06 ,  B21G1/08 ,  B21J13/02

CPC classification number: B21D39/04 ,  A61B17/06004 ,  B21F15/06 ,  B21G1/08 ,  B21J13/02 ,  Y10T29/49929

Abstract: A pair of dies is disclosed for attaching a surgical needle having a generally cylindrical end portion defining an elongated aperture having a generally circular cross-section and a suture having a generally elongated end portion of generally circular cross-section corresponding in dimension to the elongated aperture of the first needle. Each die has a pair of extensions spaced apart from each other and defines a generally circular crimping surface portion corresponding in dimension and configuration to the generally cylindrical outer surface portion of the needle. The space defines a unique relief zone between the pair of extensions of the die and is of configuration and dimension sufficient such that when the suture is positioned within the aperture of the needle and the dies are respectively positioned about the corresponding portion of the needle, the application of impact force to the dies will cause crimping of the needle with respect to the suture so as to attach the suture and the needle while portions of material forming part of the needle adjacent the stricken area are permitted to be deformed and to collect within the relief zones defined between the pairs of arcuate surface portions. Generally arcuate die overlap portions may be optionally provided on each die. A method of attaching a surgical needle to a suture is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一对模具，用于附接外科用针，其具有限定具有大致圆形横截面的细长孔的大致圆柱形端部，并且缝合线具有大致圆形横截面的大致圆形的端部，其尺寸对应于细长孔 的第一针。 每个模具具有彼此间隔开的一对延伸部，并且在尺寸和构造上限定了与针的大致圆柱形外表面部分相对应的大致圆形的压接表面部分。 该空间在模具的一对延伸部之间限定了独特的安全区域，其构型和尺寸足以使得当缝合线定位在针的孔内并且模具分别围绕针的相应部分定位时， 对模具施加冲击力将导致针头相对于缝合线卷曲，从而使缝合线和针头附着，同时形成与受伤区域相邻的针的部分的材料被允许变形并收集在内 在两对弧形表面部分之间限定的减压区。 通常可以在每个管芯上设置弓形管芯重叠部分。 还公开了将外科手术针附接到缝合线的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5099676A

公开(公告)日：1992-03-31

申请号：US431306

申请日：1989-11-03

Applicant: George R. Proto ,  Francis D. Colligan

Inventor： George R. Proto ,  Francis D. Colligan

IPC: A61B17/06 ,  B21D39/04 ,  B21F15/06 ,  B21G1/08 ,  B21J13/02

CPC classification number: B21D39/04 ,  A61B17/06004 ,  B21F15/06 ,  B21G1/08 ,  B21J13/02

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for attaching a surgical needle having a generally cylindrical end portion defining an elongated aperture having a generally circular cross-section and a suture having a generally alongated end portion of generally circular cross-section corresponding in dimension to the elongated aperture of the needle. The apparatus includes a pair of dies, each having a generally arcuate surface portion having irregularities including concave portions such that when the cylindrical end portion of the suture is positioned within the aperture of the needle and the dies are positioned about the generally cylindrical end portion of the needle with the surface portions facing the outer surface thereof, the application of inward force to the dies causes the dies to impact the needle and produces inward crimping of the needle so as to attach the needle to the suture. The concave portions define material relief zones to receive and collect deformed material from the needle so as to avoid distortion of the needle. According to the invention, the symmetry of the needle is maintained and the attachment is predictable and superior to those of the prior art. A method of forming such attachment is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US5608962A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-11

申请号：US389472

申请日：1995-02-16

Applicant: Francis D. Colligan ,  Donald C. Ross

Inventor： Francis D. Colligan ,  Donald C. Ross

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/06 ,  B21G1/08 ,  B21D39/00 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: B21G1/08 ,  A61B17/06004 ,  A61B17/0482 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/06028 ,  Y10T29/49929 ,  Y10T29/53387 ,  Y10T29/53422 ,  Y10T29/53996

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching sutures to curved surgical needles. A vibratory bowl and vibratory rail function to present individual surgical needles to a transfer system in a predetermined orientation. The transfer system then delivers each oriented needle to a frame which positions the needle for subsequent swaging by a rotating die system which selectively impacts the needle to secure the suture thereto.

Abstract translation: 用于将缝合线附接到弯曲外科手术针的方法和装置。 振动碗和振动轨功能，以预定取向将单独的外科手术针呈现给传送系统。 传送系统然后将每个定向针递送到框架，该框架定位针以便随后通过选择性地冲击针头以将缝合线固定到其上的旋转模具系统进行模锻。

公开(公告)号：US5425746A

公开(公告)日：1995-06-20

申请号：US122072

申请日：1993-09-14

Applicant: George R. Proto ,  Francis D. Colligan ,  Harold Bellmore, Jr.

Inventor： George R. Proto ,  Francis D. Colligan ,  Harold Bellmore, Jr.

IPC: A61L17/00 ,  A61B17/06 ,  A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/06195 ,  A61B17/06004 ,  A61B17/06166 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/06028

Abstract: A method and apparatus for tipping surgical sutures which includes winding the suture around a drum while continuously monitoring the suture diameter in x and y directions and adjusting the tension on the suture to control the suture diameter as it is being wound. The drum is then placed in an apparatus which passes selected portions of the suture through a mist of cyanoacrylate tipping agent generated by ultrasonic atomization. The tipping agent quickly cures and the tipped portion of the suture may be cut to create a tipped end for insertion into a surgical needle to form a needle suture device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于翻边外科缝合线的方法和装置，其包括将缝线缠绕在鼓上，同时连续地监测x和y方向上的缝合线直径，并调整缝合线上的张力以在缝合线被卷绕时控制缝线直径。 然后将滚筒放置在通过超声波雾化产生的氰基丙烯酸酯倾翻剂雾的通过缝合线的选定部分的装置中。 接合剂快速固化并且缝合线的尖端部分可以被切割以产生用于插入到外科用针中的尖端以形成针缝合装置。

公开(公告)号：US5269808A

公开(公告)日：1993-12-14

申请号：US007361

申请日：1993-01-21

Applicant: George R. Proto ,  Francis D. Colligan ,  Harold Bellmore, Jr.

Inventor： George R. Proto ,  Francis D. Colligan ,  Harold Bellmore, Jr.

IPC: A61L17/00 ,  A61B17/06 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A01N1/02

CPC classification number: A61B17/06195 ,  A61B17/06004 ,  A61B17/06166 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/06028

Abstract: A method and apparatus for tipping surgical sutures which includes winding the suture around a drum while continuously monitoring the suture diameter in x and y directions and adjusting the tension on the suture to control the suture diameter as it is being wound. The drum is then placed in an apparatus which passes selected portions of the suture through a mist of cyanoacrylate tipping agent generated by ultrasonic atomization. The tipping agent quickly cures and the tipped portion of the suture may be cut to create a tipped end for insertion into a surgical needle to form a needle suture device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于翻边外科缝合线的方法和装置，其包括将缝线缠绕在鼓上，同时连续地监测x和y方向上的缝合线直径，并调整缝合线上的张力以在缝合线被卷绕时控制缝线直径。 然后将滚筒放置在通过超声波雾化产生的氰基丙烯酸酯倾翻剂雾的通过缝合线的选定部分的装置中。 接合剂快速固化并且缝合线的尖端部分可以被切割以产生用于插入到外科用针中的尖端以形成针缝合装置。

公开(公告)号：US5168619A

公开(公告)日：1992-12-08

申请号：US712688

申请日：1991-06-10

Applicant: George R. Proto ,  Francis D. Colligan

Inventor： George R. Proto ,  Francis D. Colligan

IPC: A61B17/06 ,  B21D39/04 ,  B21F15/06 ,  B21G1/08 ,  B21J13/02

CPC classification number: A61B17/06004 ,  B21D39/04 ,  B21F15/06 ,  B21G1/08 ,  B21J13/02 ,  Y10T29/49913 ,  Y10T29/49929

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for attaching a surgical needle having a generally cylindrical end portin defining an elongated aperture having a generally circular cross-section and a suture having a generally elongated end portion of generally circular cross-section corresponding in dimension to the elongated aperture of the needle. The apparatus includes a pair of dies, each having a generally arcuate surface portion having irregularities including concave portions such that when the cylindrical end portion of the suture is positioned within the aperture of the needle and the dies are positioned about the generally cylindrical end portion of the needle with the surface portions facing the outer surface thereof, the application of inward force to the dies causes the dies to impact the needle and produces inward crimping of the needle so as to attach the needle to the suture. The concave portions define material relief zones to receive and collect deformed material from the needle so as to avoid distortion of the needle. According to the invention, the symmetry of the needle is maintained and the attachment is predictable and superior to those of the prior art. A method of forming such attachment is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于附接外科用针的装置，其具有限定具有大致圆形横截面的细长孔的大致圆柱形端口，缝合线具有大致圆形横截面的大致细长的端部，尺寸相当于尺寸的细长孔 针。 该装置包括一对模具，每个模具具有大致弓形的表面部分，该表面部分具有包括凹部的不规则部分，使得当缝合线的圆柱形端部位于针的孔内时，并且模具围绕大致圆柱形的端部 具有面向其外表面的表面部分的针，向模具施加向内的力导致模具冲击针并产生针的向内卷曲以将针附接到缝合线。 凹部限定了用于从针接收和收集变形材料的材料释放区域，以避免针头变形。 根据本发明，保持针的对称性，并且附件是可预测的并且优于现有技术。 还公开了形成这种附件的方法。