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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2003
Charles C. Hart, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Haruyasu Yawata, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Robert Fishburn, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Donald L. Gadberry, Dana Point, CA (US);
Eduardo Chi-sing, Laguna Niguel, CA (US);
Charles C. Hart, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Haruyasu Yawata, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Robert Fishburn, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Donald L. Gadberry, Dana Point, CA (US);
Eduardo Chi-Sing, Laguna Niguel, CA (US);
Applied Medical Resources Corporation, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Abstract
A surgical clamp includes opposing jaws and a covering enhancing traction between the jaws and a body conduit. A multiplicity of fibers oriented to extend longitudinally between the clamp and conduit may be composed of filaments and either woven or non-woven to form a fabric. A variety of weaves are contemplated to provide different textures, each having its own traction characteristics. The nature of the weave can control characteristics such as smoothness, absorption, and texture. The fibers or filaments may be formed from any solid or semi-solid material, adding its own characteristics to the resulting fabric insert or clamp.