| Anpa Medical, Inc. Patent applications |
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| 20120065678 | SUTURE RETAINER WITH MULTIPLE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED ATTACHMENT POINTS - What is claimed is a suture retainer having a retainer body and a plurality of suture attachment mechanisms spaced circumferentially about the retainer body, each adapted to hold a suture strand at a discrete attachment point. One embodiment has a wheel portion and a plug portion. The wheel portion has a center aperture that the plug portion is configured to be insertable in and to engage with. The plug portion is configured to receive the non-needle end of a suture strand, securing it in place upon insertion of the plug into the wheel portion. The plug portion has a latch member extending therefrom which pushes the moveable arm into a flexed position during insertion. When the plug portion is fully inserted, the notch engagement ledge associates with the latch member and allows the moveable arm to return to a neutral position and secure the plug portion within the wheel portion. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20110166599 | WEDGE OPERATED RETAINER DEVICE AND METHODS - This invention relates generally to retainers and methods of using retainers. In particular, the invention relates to a suture retainer adapted for application on a subject by use of an introducing device, such as a catheter. The suture retainer comprises two elements, such as wedge-shaped or substantially wedge-shaped elements, that are positioned such that the elements are juxtaposed with respect to each other. In operation the two elements are engaged by a spring which forces the two elements into contact. Additionally, a housing can be provided. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110098743 | SUTURE LOCK - A suture lock to be used with a suture thread. The suture lock comprises at least one passageway for receiving a suture thread, with the passageway having at least a portion of its length having a longitudinal side opening arranged to slidably receive the suture. The passageway is tapered inwardly and including an interior surface having inwardly converging teeth. The invention may also comprise a suture lock having an adjustable channel located within the suture lock. The channel may be adjusted between an open and a closed position, thereby allowing the suture to be secured. Translation of the suture itself may be utilized to adjust the positioning of the channel. The suture lock may contain a releasable device to retain the channel in multiple positions between the closed and open position. | 04-28-2011 |
