Patent ID: 8540741
Filing Date: 2013-09-24
Classification: A22B

Abstract:
1. A weasand-ligating clip made as a one-piece molding, the clip comprising: a film hinge; two portions hinged together at a first end by the film hinge, each portion carrying at least one support tab having teeth formed thereon, the teeth configured to clamp against a weasand when the clip is closed, each support tab being inclined at a first angle of inclination relative to a direction the clip slides on the weasand; a closure system at a second end of the two portions opposite the first end; and at least one additional tab positioned on each portion between the at least one support tab and the film hinge, the at least one additional tab being inclined relative to the direction the clip slides on the weasand at a second angle of inclination that is less than the first angle of inclination.