US3244170A
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Compression type bone splint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-11-23
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1982-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert T Mcelvenny
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/80; A61B17/8004; A61B17/8019; A61B17/72; A61B17/7216; A61B17/7225; A61B17/7291
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
SPLINT APPARATUS FOR USE IN EXTRAMEDULLARY FIXATION OF A FRACTURED BONE, COMPRISING: A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT RIGID SPLINT BAR ADAPTED TO BE PLACED IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF A BONE, ALIGNED PARALLEL WITH THE AXIS THEREOF, AND DISPOSED OVERLAPPING A FRACTURE THEREIN, SAID BAR INCLUDING TRANSVERSE EDGES AND AN OPEN REGION LONGITUDINALLY INWARDLY OF EACH OF SAID EDGES; TENSIONING MEANS INCLUDING FIRST FASTENER ELEMENTS SLIDABLY PASSED THROUGH SAID OPEN REGIONS SPACED LONGITUDINALLY INWARDLY FROM SAID EDGES, SAID FIRST FASTENER ELEMENTS BEING ADAPTED TO BE DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID FRACTURE FOR LOOSELY CONNECTING SAID BAR TO SAID BONE, SAID TENSIONING MEANS FURTHER IN-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
DE867422C
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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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |