US3152591A
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Surgical suture
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1962-09-06
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Granted: 1964-10-13
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Expires: 1982-09-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John H King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L17/00; A61L17/06; A61L17/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A SUTURE FOR CATARACT SURGERY COMPRISING A PORTION OF SILK SUTURE AND A PORTION OF CATGUT SUTURE IN WHICH THE PORTION OF SILK SUTURE IS SECURED TO AN END PORTION OF SAID CATGUT SUTURE BY AN ADHESIVE IN WHICH THE ADHESIVE AGENT IS AN EPOXY RESIN, THE DIAMETER OF THE SILK AND CATGUT PORTIONS ARE ABOUT 0.002 TO 0.004 INCH, THE DIAMETER OF THE PORTION AT WHICH THE SILK AND CATGUT PORTIONS IS JOINED IS ABOUT 0.006 TO 0.008 INCH AND BOUT ONE INCH IN LENGTH, AND A SURGICAL NEEDLE ATTACHED TO THE END OF THE SILK SUTURE PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A SUTURE FOR CATARACT SURGERY COMPRISING A PORTION OF SILK SUTURE AND A PORTION OF CATGUT SUTURE IN WHICH THE PORTION OF SILK SUTURE IS SECURED TO AN END PORTION OF SAID CATGUT SUTURE BY AN ADHESIVE IN WHICH THE ADHESIVE AGENT IS AN EPOXY RESIN, THE DIAMETER OF THE SILK AND CATGUT PORTIONS ARE ABOUT 0.002 TO 0.004 INCH, THE DIAMETER OF THE PORTION AT WHICH THE SILK AND CATGUT PORTIONS IS JOINED IS ABOUT 0.006 TO 0.008 INCH AND BOUT ONE INCH IN LENGTH, AND A SURGICAL NEEDLE ATTACHED TO THE END OF THE SILK SUTURE PORTION.
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) | 1967-10-13 | 1968-04-13 | 1968-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-13 | 1972-04-13 | 1972-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-13 | 1976-04-13 | 1976-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |