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US3130728A
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Surgical suture
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1962-09-06
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Granted: 1964-04-28
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Expires: 1982-09-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Pearson
- 👤 Edward A Block
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L17/00; A61L17/06; A61L17/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2902; Y10T428/2913; Y10T428/2933; Y10T428/2936
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A SUTURE FOR CATARACT SURGERY COMPRISING A PORTION OF BRAIDED SILK SUTURE, A PORTION OF CATGUT, AND APORTION BETWEEN THE SOLK AND CATGUT PORTIONS AT WHICH THE FIBERS OF THE BRAIDED SILK SUTURE ARE BRAIDED AROUND THE CATGUT WHICH FORMS A CORE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
42 words
A SUTURE FOR CATARACT SURGERY COMPRISING A PORTION OF BRAIDED SILK SUTURE, A PORTION OF CATGUT, AND APORTION BETWEEN THE SOLK AND CATGUT PORTIONS AT WHICH THE FIBERS OF THE BRAIDED SILK SUTURE ARE BRAIDED AROUND THE CATGUT WHICH FORMS A CORE.
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) | 1967-04-28 | 1967-10-28 | 1968-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-28 | 1971-10-28 | 1972-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-28 | 1975-10-28 | 1976-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |