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US3314420A
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Prosthetic parts and methods of making the same
Assignee: Haeger Potteries Inc
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Filing: 1961-10-23
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Granted: 1967-04-18
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Expires: 1981-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lyman W Smith
- 👤 Joseph F Estes
- 👤 Roderick J Cowles
- 👤 Bruchmann Helmut
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/30767; A61L; A61L27/00; A61L27/50; A61L27/56; A61F2/3094; A61F2/32; A61F2/36; A61F2/3609; A61F2002/3625; A61F2002/3631
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A PROSTHETIC PART FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM OF AN ANIMAL, SAID PART COMPRISING A BODY, AND STRUCTURE ON SAID BODY FOR ATTACHING SAID PART TO THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM OF AN ASSOCIATED ANIMAL, SAID BODY AND SAID ATTACHING STRUCTURE BEING FORMED OF A CERAMIC HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPEN CELLS DISTRIBUTED UNIFORMLY THERETHROUGH AND INTERCONNECTED TO FORM PASSAGES EXTENDING FROM EACH AREA THEREIN TO OTHER AND REMOTE AREAS THEREIN AND TO AND TERMINATING IN PORES AT THE SURFACE THEREOF, SAID CERAMIC BEING INERT TO ANIMAL FLUIDS AND BEING OF A CHARACTER SUCH THAT THE BODY TISSUES OF THE ASSOCIATED ANIMAL WILL GROW THEREUPON AND IN CONTACT THEREWITH AND INTO SAID PORES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A PROSTHETIC PART FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM OF AN ANIMAL, SAID PART COMPRISING A BODY, AND STRUCTURE ON SAID BODY FOR ATTACHING SAID PART TO THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM OF AN ASSOCIATED ANIMAL, SAID BODY AND SAID ATTACHING STRUCTURE BEING FORMED OF A CERAMIC HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPEN CELLS DISTRIBUTED UNIFORMLY THERETHROUGH AND INTERCONNECTED TO FORM PASSAGES EXTENDING FROM EACH AREA THEREIN TO OTHER AND REMOTE AREAS THEREIN AND TO AND TERMINATING IN PORES AT THE SURFACE THEREOF, SAID CERAMIC BEING INERT TO ANIMAL FLUIDS AND BEING OF A CHARACTER SUCH THAT THE BODY TISSUES OF THE ASSOCIATED ANIMAL WILL GROW THEREUPON AND IN CONTACT THEREWITH AND INTO SAID PORES.
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) | 1970-04-17 | 1970-10-17 | 1971-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-17 | 1974-10-17 | 1975-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-17 | 1978-10-17 | 1979-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |