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Abdominal retractor device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-04
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1982-12-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William K Gauthier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/02; A61B17/0293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
RETRACTOR MEANS FOR SURGICAL USE COMPRISING SPACED SIDE ARM MEANS, AN ELONGATED MEMBER EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SIDE ARM MEANS, RESILIENT CONNECTOR MEANS ADJUSTABLY SECURING SAID SIDE ARM MEANS TO SAID ELONGATED MEMBER, SAID RESILIENT CONNECTOR MEANS RESILIENTLY URGING WITH A PREDETERMINED FORCE SAID ELONGATED MEMBER INTO FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SPACED SIDE ARM MEANS, SAID SIDE ARM MEANS AND SAID ELONGATED MEMBER BEING OF CONSTANT CROSS SECTION, SAID RESILIENT CONNECTOR MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF BODIES OF RESILIENT MATERIAL, EACH OF SAID BODIES HAVING A PAIR OF CROSSING PASSAGES FORMED
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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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |