Discrete cord delivery apparatus
US9770372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2034 |
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- 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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