US3088466A
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Tracheal devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-05-04
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Granted: 1963-05-07
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Expires: 1980-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edgar B Nichols
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0465; A61M16/0402; A61M16/0427; A61M16/0488; A61M16/0497
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A TRACHEAL DEVICE COMPRISING AN OUTER TUBE ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED INTO THE TRACHEA OF A USER AND HAVING AN ENTRANCE END FOR RECEPTION OF AN INNER TUBE THEREIN, AND AN INNER TUBE INSERTABLE INTO SAID OUTER TUBE THROUGH SAID ENTRANCE END THEREOF TO BE MATED THEREWITH, SAID INNER TUBE HAVING A CORRESPONDING ENTRANCE END AND A RADIAL ENLARGEMENT ADJACENT THERETO ADAPTED TO FRACTIONALLY ENGAGE THE INSIDE SURFACE OF SAID OUTER TUBE WHEN SAID TUBES ARE IN MATED RELATION TO THEREBY RELEASABLY HOLD SAID TUBES IN SAID MATED RELATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A TRACHEAL DEVICE COMPRISING AN OUTER TUBE ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED INTO THE TRACHEA OF A USER AND HAVING AN ENTRANCE END FOR RECEPTION OF AN INNER TUBE THEREIN, AND AN INNER TUBE INSERTABLE INTO SAID OUTER TUBE THROUGH SAID ENTRANCE END THEREOF TO BE MATED THEREWITH, SAID INNER TUBE HAVING A CORRESPONDING ENTRANCE END AND A RADIAL ENLARGEMENT ADJACENT THERETO ADAPTED TO FRACTIONALLY ENGAGE THE INSIDE SURFACE OF SAID OUTER TUBE WHEN SAID TUBES ARE IN MATED RELATION TO THEREBY RELEASABLY HOLD SAID TUBES IN SAID MATED RELATION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-05-06 | 1966-11-05 | 1967-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-06 | 1970-11-05 | 1971-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-06 | 1974-11-05 | 1975-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |