Special receptacle or package – For a tool – Body treatment
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Luong, Shian T. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
For a tool
Body treatment
C206S438000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07036661
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a multipurpose device for the safe handling of sharp surgical implements and comprises a molded thermoplastic body that includes a container portion and a scalpel holder section. Magnetic material in the container holds scalpel blades and/or needles after use and magnetic material on the holder section presents a needle for pick-up by a needle holder. The scalpel holder section supports a scalpel or scalpels in cantilever fashion for convenient gripping and withdrawal by a surgeon. The body has a shape and surface characteristics that assures a secure hand grip even in wet conditions.
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Anthony Robert
Evans Douglas M.
Guyton Daniel P.
Hickman John R.
Luong Shian T.
Neutral Field, LLC
Pearne & Gordon LLP
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