US3105493A
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Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1960-04-21
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1980-04-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis C Usher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/06166; A61L; A61L17/00; A61L17/04; A61L17/06; A61L17/10; D; D04; D04C; D04C1/00; D04C1/06; D04C1/12; D07; D07B; D07B1/00; D07B1/02; D07B1/025; D07B2205/00; D07B2205/20; D07B2205/201; D07B2205/2014
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A POLYFILAMENTARY SURGICAL SUTURE, FROM 1 TO 4000 DENIER, HAVING IMPROVED KNOT RETENTION STRENGTH IN THE RANGE 1 TO 10 POUNDS, AND COMPOSED OF NORMALLY SOLID ETHYLENE POLYMER HAVING A DENSITY IN THE RANGE 0.940 TO 0.990, AND SAID SUTURE BEING ESSENTIALLY PHYSIOLOGICAL INERT EVENT IN THE PRESENCE OF INFFECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A POLYFILAMENTARY SURGICAL SUTURE, FROM 1 TO 4000 DENIER, HAVING IMPROVED KNOT RETENTION STRENGTH IN THE RANGE 1 TO 10 POUNDS, AND COMPOSED OF NORMALLY SOLID ETHYLENE POLYMER HAVING A DENSITY IN THE RANGE 0.940 TO 0.990, AND SAID SUTURE BEING ESSENTIALLY PHYSIOLOGICAL INERT EVENT IN THE PRESENCE OF INFFECTION.
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) | 1966-09-30 | 1967-04-01 | 1967-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-30 | 1971-04-01 | 1971-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-04-01 | 1975-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |