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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 02, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 04, 2003
Robert Anthony, Akron, OH (US);
Daniel P. Guyton, Akron, OH (US);
Douglas M. Evans, Akron, OH (US);
John R. Hickman, Tallmadge, OH (US);
Robert Anthony, Akron, OH (US);
Daniel P. Guyton, Akron, OH (US);
Douglas M. Evans, Akron, OH (US);
John R. Hickman, Tallmadge, OH (US);
Neutral Field, LLC, Akron, OH (US);
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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