US3289669A
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Biopsy capsule arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-02-25
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1984-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J Dwyer
- 👤 Raymond C Piccony
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A BIOPSY CAPUSLE ARRANGEMENT, COMPRISING: (A) A PAIR OF HOLLOW, CYLINDRICAL MEMBERS EACH HAVING AN OPEN END AND A CLOSED END; (B) ONE OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING EXTENDING THROUGH A SIDE THEREOF ADJACENT ITS CLOSED END AN OPENING PRESENTING A CUTTING EDGE; (C) THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING ITS OPEN END TELESCOPICALLY RECEIVED WITHIN THE OPEN END OF SAID ONE MEMBER FOR RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE MEMBERS AND PRESENTING ON ITS OPEN END A CUTTING EDGE DISPOSED FOR COOPERATION WITH THE CUTTING EDGE OF SAID ONE MEMBER AS THE MEMBERS ARE URGED TOWARD EACH OTHER; (D) RETAINING MEANS FOR PREVENTING THE SEPARATION OF THE MEMBERS AS THEY ARE URGED AWAY FROM EACH OTHER; (E) SPRING MEANS REACTING BETWEEN THE CLOSED ENDS OF THE MEMBERS FOR URGING THEM AWAY FROM EACH OTHER; AND (F) HYDRAULIC MEANS IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE CAPSULE THROUGH THE CLOSED END OF SAID ONE MEMBER FOR URGINE SAID MEMBER TOWARD EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A BIOPSY CAPUSLE ARRANGEMENT, COMPRISING: (A) A PAIR OF HOLLOW, CYLINDRICAL MEMBERS EACH HAVING AN OPEN END AND A CLOSED END; (B) ONE OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING EXTENDING THROUGH A SIDE THEREOF ADJACENT ITS CLOSED END AN OPENING PRESENTING A CUTTING EDGE; (C) THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING ITS OPEN END TELESCOPICALLY RECEIVED WITHIN THE OPEN END OF SAID ONE MEMBER FOR RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE MEMBERS AND PRESENTING ON ITS OPEN END A CUTTING EDGE DISPOSED FOR COOPERATION WITH THE CUTTING EDGE OF SAID ONE MEMBER AS THE MEMBERS ARE URGED TOWARD EACH OTHER; (D) RETAINING MEANS FOR PREVENTING THE SEPARATION OF THE MEMBERS AS THEY ARE URGED AWAY FROM EACH OTHER; (E) SPRING MEANS REACTING BETWEEN THE CLOSED ENDS OF THE MEMBERS FOR URGING THEM AWAY FROM EACH OTHER; AND (F) HYDRAULIC MEANS IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE CAPSULE THROUGH THE CLOSED END OF SAID ONE MEMBER FOR URGINE SAID MEMBER TOWARD EACH OTHER.
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |