Article, method for producing a knotting device for the article, method for producing an article and method for forming and tightening a knot
US12207635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H69/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An article and method for supporting a user in providing and tightening a knot is provided. The article includes a knotting device and thread, including a base section, a thread storage section, and a knot support element including at least one flap folded into a frustoconical shape, being hollow and open on a base end of the frustoconical shape and on a tip end of the frustoconical shape the thread includes a first and a second end opposite the first end along the length of the thread. The first end of the thread is arranged in the thread storage section and the second end of the thread forms a plurality of windings of a non-tightened knot, one of which is arranged on and around an outer surface of the frustoconical shape of the knot support element, the knot support element thereby supporting and holding open the non-tightened knot.
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