Method of thermoforming a sheet around a suture needle to form a holder
US5192483A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7546
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming a suture needle holder for a suture needle. A suture needle is placed in a trough cut into the surface of a die. This trough intersects a cavity within the die. A sheet is placed onto the surface of the die after the needle is placed in the trough. The sheet is then thermoformed into the cavity to form a pedestal around the needle. During thermoforming the needle is captured by the sheet and a slot is formed about the suture needle.
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