ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,778,577, issued on Nov. 3.
"Suturing forceps and method of suturing" was invented by William Chase (Avon, Conn.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Suturing forceps and method of suturing includes first and second tool arms being connected and configured to rotate about a pivot. First and second grip ends are arranged at respective distal ends of the first and second tool arms. A suture arm is connected to the first tool arm and/or the second tool arm through a differential rotation mechanism, such as a gear set or mechanism. The suture arm is configured to retain a suture needle. The differential rotation mechanism is configured such that rot...