Device for use in securing a thread
First Claim
1. A device for use in securing a thread, which comprises a tube having a distal end and a proximal end and provided with receiving means defining a recess at said distal end receiving therein a sleeve having a cavity in which a plug is removably inserted, the device further comprising a generally U-shaped stirrup movably connected to said tube, and movable between a first position in which the base of the U holds said sleeve and plug in the said recess and a second position in which the sleeve and plug are free to leave the recess, said base of the U being continuous.
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Abstract
A device for use in securing a thread includes a tube having a distal end and a proximal end. The tube defines a recess at the distal end to receive therein a sleeve having a cavity in which a plug is removably inserted. The device further includes a generally U-shaped stirrup that is movably connected to the tube. The U-shaped stirrup is movable between a first position in which the base of the U holds the sleeve and plug in the recess and a second position in which the sleeve and plug are free to leave the recess. The base of the U is continuous.
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- 1. A device for use in securing a thread, which comprises a tube having a distal end and a proximal end and provided with receiving means defining a recess at said distal end receiving therein a sleeve having a cavity in which a plug is removably inserted, the device further comprising a generally U-shaped stirrup movably connected to said tube, and movable between a first position in which the base of the U holds said sleeve and plug in the said recess and a second position in which the sleeve and plug are free to leave the recess, said base of the U being continuous.
- 10. A device for use in securing a thread, which comprises a tube having a distal end and a proximal end and provided with receiving means defining a recess at said distal end receiving therein a sleeve having a cavity in which a plug is removably inserted, the device further comprising a generally U-shaped stirrup movably connected to said tube, and movable between a first position in which the base of the U holds said sleeve and plug in the said recess and a second position in which the sleeve and plug are free to leave the recess, the tube being provided at a location between said receiving means, and said proximal end with at least one aperture extending through the wall of the tube to enable the thread to pass therethrough.
- 12. A device for use in securing a thread, which comprises a tube having a distal end and a proximal end and provided with receiving means defining a recess at said distal end receiving therein a sleeve having a cavity in which a plug is removably inserted, the device further comprising a generally U-shaped stirrup movably connected to said tube, and movable between a first position in which the base of the U holds said sleeve and plug in the said recess and a second position in which the sleeve and plug are free to leave the recess, said sleeve having a passage through which said cavity is open to the distal end of the sleeve, the passage being such that the plug cannot pass therethrough.
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14. A device for use in securing a thread, which comprises a tube having a distal end and a proximal end and provided with receiving means defining a recess at said distal end receiving therein a sleeve having a cavity in which a plug is removably inserted, the device further comprising a generally U-shaped stirrup movably connected to said tube, and movable between a first position in which the base of the U holds said sleeve and plug in the said recess and a second position in which the sleeve and plug are free to leave the recess, said receiving means comprising an overtube secured over the distal end portion of said tube.
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