The Noknots Group, Incorporated

Paul J White

Scott O Ganaja

Nicholas M Grisaffi

Nicholas M Grissafi

An improved fishing line fastening device comprising a pair of mating members with a first one of the members being formed with a central opening extending therethrough and the other of the members being formed with a projection tapered inwardly and downwardly at an angle in excess of about 10.degree. and being extendable through the opening of the first member and carrying flange means at the tip of the projection for securing the members together.

Fishing line fastener

A suture fastener includes male and female components being made of a bio dissolvable material. The male component has a flange extending transversely to its longitudinal axis at one end thereof. The female component has a hole defined therein for receiving the male component. The female component includes a surface extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the hole, behind which the flange of the male component is retained upon insertion of the male component into the female component. A suture is clamped between the male and female components upon insertion of the male component into the female component. An instrument for inserting the male component into the female component is also disclosed.

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San Clemente, CA, United States of America

Paul J White