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US3357550A
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Combination reel and label for surgical sutures
Assignee: Wyeth Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1966-06-23
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1986-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Holmes Gerard Paul
- 👤 Murphy John William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/06114; A61B17/06133; A61B17/06138
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A REEL-LABEL HOLDING A SURGICAL SUTURE COMPRISING A REEL OF STIFF MATERIAL, AT LEAST TWO SUTURE WINDING NOTCHES IN OPPOSED EDGES THEREOF, A LINE OF WEAKNESS CONNECTING THE BASES OF SAID NOTCHES PERMITTING SAID REEL TO BE SEPARATED INTO TWO DEFINITE PARTS ALONG SAID LINE OF WEAKNESS, AT LEAST ONE SUTURE HOLDING SLIT IN THAT PORTION OF SAID REEL WHICH IS TO FORM EACH OF SAID TWO PARTS, WHEREBY A SURGICAL SUTURE WOUND ABOUT THE REEL AND IN SAID NOTCHES AND HAVING THE TWO ENDS OF THE SUTURE EACH REMOVABLY FIXED IN ONE OF SAID SLITS IN THE SEPARABLE TWO PORTIONS OF THE REEL IS PULLED APART AND STRETCHED AS SAID REEL IS SEPARATED INTO TWO PARTS, AND SAID SUTURE CAN BE AND IS STRETCHED OUT, FREE FROM
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A REEL-LABEL HOLDING A SURGICAL SUTURE COMPRISING A REEL OF STIFF MATERIAL, AT LEAST TWO SUTURE WINDING NOTCHES IN OPPOSED EDGES THEREOF, A LINE OF WEAKNESS CONNECTING THE BASES OF SAID NOTCHES PERMITTING SAID REEL TO BE SEPARATED INTO TWO DEFINITE PARTS ALONG SAID LINE OF WEAKNESS, AT LEAST ONE SUTURE HOLDING SLIT IN THAT PORTION OF SAID REEL WHICH IS TO FORM EACH OF SAID TWO PARTS, WHEREBY A SURGICAL SUTURE WOUND ABOUT THE REEL AND IN SAID NOTCHES AND HAVING THE TWO ENDS OF THE SUTURE EACH REMOVABLY FIXED IN ONE OF SAID SLITS IN THE SEPARABLE TWO PORTIONS OF THE REEL IS PULLED APART AND STRETCHED AS SAID REEL IS SEPARATED INTO TWO PARTS, AND SAID SUTURE CAN BE AND IS STRETCHED OUT, FREE FROM
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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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |