Knot tying device and method
US7666196B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0474
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A knot tying device for tying knots including an inner rod having a longitudinal slot extending between the two open ends from an outer diameter to a hollow center. An hollow cylinder is disposed on the inner rod and has a longitudinal slot extending between the two open ends from an outer diameter to a hollow center. A cord clamp is formed between the hollow cylinder and the inner rod, and secures a cord to an end of the outer hollow cylinder. A cord winding cylinder is rotatably disposed on the inner cylinder and has a cord catch and a longitudinal slot extending between the two open ends from an outer diameter to a hollow center. The cord catch can catch a cord secured by the cord clamp and can wind the cord around the outer hollow cylinder.
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