Cutting – Processes
Reexamination Certificate
2003-09-19
2011-12-06
Alie, Ghassem (Department: 3724)
Cutting
Processes
C083S916000, C083S917000, C030S370000, C030S392000, C030S393000, C030S394000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08069757
ABSTRACT:
A cast-cutter for use in removing a cast from a patient comprises a body (20), cutting means (18, 148, 230) supported by the body (20), and a protection member (16, 204, 206, 236, 244) supported by the body (20) and adapted to be positioned between the cutting means (18, 148, 230) and the patient, to protect the skin of the patient. In one disclosed embodiment the cutting means cuts a cast by a shearing action. In another disclosed embodiment the cutting means cuts a cast by an abrading action.
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Miller George
Ross David J.
Alie Ghassem
Gifford Krass Sprinkle Anderson & Citkowski P.C.
Patel Bharat C
Ross David J.
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