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Knot tying device and method

US7666196B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 20, 2006
Grant dateFeb 23, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 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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