Abstract

A method of making a surgical braid. The method comprises moving a plurality of bobbins along an active track, the active track being an endless track; and selectively moving a bobbin to a passive track while continuing to move the remaining bobbins along the active track.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 3/30 - Devices for controlling spool carriers to obtain patterns, e.g. devices on guides or track plates by controlling switches of guides or track plates
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
• A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
• A61F 2/08 - MusclesTendonsLigaments
• D04C 1/12 - Cords, lines, or tows
• D04C 3/18 - Spool carriers for vertical spools
• D04C 3/40 - Braiding or lacing machines for making tubular braids by circulating strand supplies around braiding centre at equal distances
• D04C 3/48 - Auxiliary devices

Abstract

A method of making a surgical braid. The method comprises moving a plurality of bobbins along an active track, the active track being an endless track; and selectively moving a bobbin to a passive track while continuing to move the remaining bobbins along the active track.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 3/30 - Devices for controlling spool carriers to obtain patterns, e.g. devices on guides or track plates by controlling switches of guides or track plates
• A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
• D04C 1/12 - Cords, lines, or tows
• D04C 3/18 - Spool carriers for vertical spools
• D04C 3/40 - Braiding or lacing machines for making tubular braids by circulating strand supplies around braiding centre at equal distances
• D04C 3/48 - Auxiliary devices
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
• A61F 2/08 - MusclesTendonsLigaments

Abstract

An apparatus for making surgical braids comprises a plurality of bobbin carrier assemblies. An active track engages at least some of the bobbin carrier assemblies. A passive track arranged to selectively engage at least one of the bobbin assemblies, and a gate positioned between the active track and the passive track. The gate defines an inter-track path and an intra-track path. The gate has an open position wherein the inter-track path is aligned between the active and passive tracks. The gate further has a closed position wherein the intra-track path is aligned with the active track.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 3/30 - Devices for controlling spool carriers to obtain patterns, e.g. devices on guides or track plates by controlling switches of guides or track plates
• A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
• D04C 1/12 - Cords, lines, or tows
• D04C 3/18 - Spool carriers for vertical spools
• D04C 3/40 - Braiding or lacing machines for making tubular braids by circulating strand supplies around braiding centre at equal distances
• D04C 3/48 - Auxiliary devices
• A61F 2/08 - MusclesTendonsLigaments
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods

Abstract

A method of making a surgical braid. The method comprises moving a plurality of bobbins along an active track, the active track being an endless track; and selectively moving a bobbin to a passive track while continuing to move the remaining bobbins along the active track.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 3/30 - Devices for controlling spool carriers to obtain patterns, e.g. devices on guides or track plates by controlling switches of guides or track plates
• A61F 2/08 - MusclesTendonsLigaments
• A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
• D04C 3/32 - Pattern input
• A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
• D04C 1/12 - Cords, lines, or tows
• D04C 3/18 - Spool carriers for vertical spools
• D04C 3/40 - Braiding or lacing machines for making tubular braids by circulating strand supplies around braiding centre at equal distances
• D04C 3/48 - Auxiliary devices
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods

Abstract

A system for making surgical braids. The apparatus comprises a braiding machine. The braiding machine comprises a plurality of horn gears and a plurality of bobbin carrier assemblies engaging the plurality of horn gears. A cutting machine is arranged to receive a continuous braid directly from the braiding machine. The cutting machine has a cutter. The braiding machine and cutting machine define a continuous path extending from the bobbin carrier assemblies and through at least a portion of the cutting machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 3/30 - Devices for controlling spool carriers to obtain patterns, e.g. devices on guides or track plates by controlling switches of guides or track plates
• D04C 1/12 - Cords, lines, or tows
• D04C 3/18 - Spool carriers for vertical spools
• D04C 3/40 - Braiding or lacing machines for making tubular braids by circulating strand supplies around braiding centre at equal distances
• D04C 3/48 - Auxiliary devices
• A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
• A61F 2/08 - MusclesTendonsLigaments
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods

Abstract

A method of making a cut braid. The method comprises moving a plurality of bobbins around an endless track in a braiding machine; braiding a plurality of strands from the bobbins into a braid; passing the braid through a take-up mechanism; moving the braid along a continuous path, the continuous path extending from the braiding machine, through a take-up mechanism, and at least partially through a cutting machine; and cutting the braid in the cutting machine to form a cut braid.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 3/30 - Devices for controlling spool carriers to obtain patterns, e.g. devices on guides or track plates by controlling switches of guides or track plates
• D04C 3/48 - Auxiliary devices
• A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
• D04C 1/12 - Cords, lines, or tows
• D04C 3/18 - Spool carriers for vertical spools
• D04C 3/40 - Braiding or lacing machines for making tubular braids by circulating strand supplies around braiding centre at equal distances
• A61F 2/08 - MusclesTendonsLigaments
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods

Abstract

A surgical braid comprising a plurality of fibers arranged in a tubular braid, the tubular braid comprising an outer wall and at least first and second sections, the first section having a first core and the second section having a second core; and the plurality of fibers comprising a fiber having first color, the fiber having a first color being braided into the outer wall of the first section and forming at least art of the second core in the second section.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
• D04C 1/12 - Cords, lines, or tows
• D04C 3/18 - Spool carriers for vertical spools
• D04C 3/30 - Devices for controlling spool carriers to obtain patterns, e.g. devices on guides or track plates by controlling switches of guides or track plates
• D04C 3/40 - Braiding or lacing machines for making tubular braids by circulating strand supplies around braiding centre at equal distances
• D04C 3/48 - Auxiliary devices
• A61F 2/08 - MusclesTendonsLigaments
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods

Abstract

A surgical braid comprising two non-flat sections; a tape section, the tape section being generally flat, the tape section being positioned between the two non-flat sections; and the tape section comprising a single braid, and the two non-flat sections and the tape section being formed with a continuous and gap-less braid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
• A61F 2/08 - MusclesTendonsLigaments
• D04C 1/12 - Cords, lines, or tows
• D04C 3/18 - Spool carriers for vertical spools
• D04C 3/30 - Devices for controlling spool carriers to obtain patterns, e.g. devices on guides or track plates by controlling switches of guides or track plates
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
• D04C 3/40 - Braiding or lacing machines for making tubular braids by circulating strand supplies around braiding centre at equal distances
• D04C 3/48 - Auxiliary devices

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods for making surgical braids, the apparatuses and methods having active and passive tracks. Additionally, various embodiments of surgical braids having changing patterns of traces, alternating colors, alternating cores, and tubular and flat sections, and combinations thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 3/00 - Braiding or lacing machines

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods for making surgical braids, the apparatuses and methods having active and passive tracks. Additionally, various embodiments of surgical braids having changing patterns of traces, alternating colors, alternating cores, and tubular and flat sections, and combinations thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04C 1/12 - Cords, lines, or tows
• A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
• D04C 3/18 - Spool carriers for vertical spools
• D04C 3/30 - Devices for controlling spool carriers to obtain patterns, e.g. devices on guides or track plates by controlling switches of guides or track plates
• A61F 2/08 - MusclesTendonsLigaments
• A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
• D04C 3/32 - Pattern input
• D04C 3/40 - Braiding or lacing machines for making tubular braids by circulating strand supplies around braiding centre at equal distances
• D04C 3/48 - Auxiliary devices
• A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods