Method of delivering a discrete cord to a transfer member
US10064761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/0453
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of delivering a discrete cord to a transfer member, wherein the method includes providing a supply path fluidly connected to a metered cord supply. The supply path comprises a fluid flow, a transfer member, and a cutting apparatus. The transfer member comprises a first surface, a second surface, and a plurality of orifices on the first surface. The method also comprises moving a deployed cord supply towards the transfer member through the supply path by the fluid flow. The method further comprises moving a portion of the deployed cord supply into an orifice of the transfer member and cutting the deployed cord supply to create a discrete cord comprising a first end and a second end; wherein a portion of the discrete cord is in the orifice to the transfer member.
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