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Discrete cord delivery apparatus

US10098794B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2017
Grant dateOct 16, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F13/2085
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for delivering a discrete cord having a supply path comprising a fluid flow, a deployed cord supply, a transfer member having a first surface comprising one or more orifices capable of receiving the deployed cord supply, and a cutting apparatus comprising a cutting implement enabled to sever the deployed cord supply to form a discrete cord. The fluid flow directs the deployed cord supply towards the transfer member first surface. The transfer member first surface abuts the cutting apparatus.

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