Patent ID: 9717888
Date: 2017-08-01
CPC Classifications: A61M,B65B,F16B

Claim:
1. A clamp for facilitating guidewire storage, the clamp comprising: a first portion, a second portion, and a pivotable portion therebetween, wherein the first and second portions are foldable or pivotable relative to one another about the pivotable portion to open or close the clamp, and wherein the first and second portions comprise upper surfaces configured to approximate or contact one another when the clamp is closed, the upper surfaces having one or more surface features to facilitate capture of the guidewire between the upper surfaces of the first and second portions, wherein the one or more surface features comprise teeth, ridges, or ribs to facilitate capture of one or more guidewire loops when the clamp is closed, wherein one or more of the first or second portions comprise one or more teeth, wherein the one or more teeth are shaped to accommodate one or more guidewire loops, wherein the one or more surface features comprise a high friction material or coating, and wherein the high friction material or coating is soft and compliant so as to minimize damage to a guidewire captured between the first and second portions.