US3349764A
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Self-illuminating tongue depressor with detachable tongue blade
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-07
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Granted: 1967-10-31
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Expires: 1984-10-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edinger Ladislav Leslie
- 👤 Halasz Istvan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/24; A61B1/06; A61B1/0661; A61B1/0676
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A DISPOSABLE SELF-ILLUMINATING TONGUE DEPRESSOR COMPRISING A HANDLE, A ROD EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM SAID HANDLE, MEANS FOR ILLUMINATING SAID ROD, A BLADE, A RECESS IN SAID BLADE EXTENDING AXIALLY THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID ROD BEING REMOVABLY RECEIVED IN SAID RECESS AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH THEREOF, SPRING MEANS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID HANDLE, SAID SPRING MEANS BEARING AGAINST OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BLADE TO DETACHABLY SECURE SAID BLADE TO SAID HANDLE, AND PLUNGER MEANS IN SAID HANDLE FOR SELECTIVELY EJECTING SAID BLADE WHEREBY SAID BLADE MAY BE EJECTED FROM SAID HANDLE AFTER USE AND DISCARDED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A DISPOSABLE SELF-ILLUMINATING TONGUE DEPRESSOR COMPRISING A HANDLE, A ROD EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM SAID HANDLE, MEANS FOR ILLUMINATING SAID ROD, A BLADE, A RECESS IN SAID BLADE EXTENDING AXIALLY THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID ROD BEING REMOVABLY RECEIVED IN SAID RECESS AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH THEREOF, SPRING MEANS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID HANDLE, SAID SPRING MEANS BEARING AGAINST OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BLADE TO DETACHABLY SECURE SAID BLADE TO SAID HANDLE, AND PLUNGER MEANS IN SAID HANDLE FOR SELECTIVELY EJECTING SAID BLADE WHEREBY SAID BLADE MAY BE EJECTED FROM SAID HANDLE AFTER USE AND DISCARDED.
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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) | 1970-10-30 | 1971-05-01 | 1971-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-30 | 1975-05-01 | 1975-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-30 | 1979-05-01 | 1979-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |