US3073310A
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Surgical instrument positioning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-08-05
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1977-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Zenon R Mocarski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 17:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/10; A61B90/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A DEVICE FOR ACCURATELY POSITIONING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITHIN A SKULL COMPRISING A HOLDER FOR THE INSTRUMENT, A PAIR OF ELONGATE RODS MOUNTED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER AND DEFINING A PLANE, MEANS MOUNTING THE HOLDER ON ONE OF THE RODS, A BASE CONSISTING OF A FLAT RING AND AT LEAST THREE LEGS ATTACHED THERETO AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THEREFROM AND A THREADABLE MEMBER PROJECTABLE INTO THE SKULL FOR FASTENING THE RING THERETO, A PAIR OF PIVOTS HAVING AXES EXTENDING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER AND CONNECTED TO THE OTHER ROD, AND CLAMP MEANS INTERCONNECTING THE PIVOTS AND THE BASE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A DEVICE FOR ACCURATELY POSITIONING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITHIN A SKULL COMPRISING A HOLDER FOR THE INSTRUMENT, A PAIR OF ELONGATE RODS MOUNTED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER AND DEFINING A PLANE, MEANS MOUNTING THE HOLDER ON ONE OF THE RODS, A BASE CONSISTING OF A FLAT RING AND AT LEAST THREE LEGS ATTACHED THERETO AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THEREFROM AND A THREADABLE MEMBER PROJECTABLE INTO THE SKULL FOR FASTENING THE RING THERETO, A PAIR OF PIVOTS HAVING AXES EXTENDING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER AND CONNECTED TO THE OTHER ROD, AND CLAMP MEANS INTERCONNECTING THE PIVOTS AND THE BASE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |