US3332417A
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Adjustable wound protector
Assignee: Parke Davis and Co LLC
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Filing: 1965-04-22
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1985-04-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Blanford
- 👤 Jr Paul Creager
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/02; A61B17/0293; A61B46/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE EDGE OF A WOUND DURING SURGERY,COMPRISING A THIN ELONGATED SHEET OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC SECURED AT EACH OF ITS LATERAL EDGES ABOUT RESILIENT ROD-LIKE ELEMENTS, SAID ROD-LIKE ELEMENTS EACH PROTRUDING FORWARDLY AT ONE END OF SAID OF PLASTIC AND CARRYING AN ATTACHING DEVICE SECURED THERETO, SAID SHEET OF PLASTIC HAVING A FORWARDLY PROTRUDING STRIP OF PLASTIC SHEETING CONSTITUTING A TONGUE WHICH PROJECTS BETWEEN THE FORWARDLY PROTRUDING ENDS OF SAID ROD-LIKE ELEMENTS AS AN EXTENSION OF SAID SHEET OF PLASTIC.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
83 words
A DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE EDGE OF A WOUND DURING SURGERY,COMPRISING A THIN ELONGATED SHEET OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC SECURED AT EACH OF ITS LATERAL EDGES ABOUT RESILIENT ROD-LIKE ELEMENTS, SAID ROD-LIKE ELEMENTS EACH PROTRUDING FORWARDLY AT ONE END OF SAID OF PLASTIC AND CARRYING AN ATTACHING DEVICE SECURED THERETO, SAID SHEET OF PLASTIC HAVING A FORWARDLY PROTRUDING STRIP OF PLASTIC SHEETING CONSTITUTING A TONGUE WHICH PROJECTS BETWEEN THE FORWARDLY PROTRUDING ENDS OF SAID ROD-LIKE ELEMENTS AS AN EXTENSION OF SAID SHEET OF PLASTIC.
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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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |