US3358676A
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Magnetic propulsion of diagnostic or therapeutic elements through the body ducts of animal or human patients
Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co Ltd
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Filing: 1963-11-15
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Granted: 1967-12-19
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Expires: 1983-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frei Ephraim Heinrich
- 👤 Leibinzohn Saul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:43
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22F; C22F1/00; C22F1/006; A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/00147; A61B1/00158; A61B10/00; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/122; A61B17/1227; A61B17/32; A61B34/00; A61B34/70; A61B34/73; A61B5/00; A61B5/06; A61B90/00; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0127; A61M29/00; A61M31/00; A61M31/002; A61M37/00; A61M5/00; A61B2017/00831; A61B2017/00876; A61B2034/731; A61B2034/732; A61F2/30; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30003; A61F2002/3006; A61F2002/30092; A61F7/00; A61F2007/009; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0014; A61F2210/0019; A61M25/0108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
DIAGNOSTIC AND/OR THERAPEUTIC APPARATUS FOR THE DETECTION AND LONGITUDINAL PROPULSION OF AN ELONGATED, RADIALLY ASYMMETRIC ELEMENT THROUGH THE DUCTS OF AN ANIMAL OR HUMAN PATIENT, SAID DUCTS EXHIBITING A FRICTIONAL RESISTANCE TO LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT OF THE ELEMENT THERETHROUGH, WHICH COMPRISES THE ASYMMETRIC ELEMENT HAVING NO CENTER OF SYMMETRY, A MAGNETIC ELEMENT CONSTITUTING AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID ELEMENT, MAGNETIC FIELD MEANS FOR PRODUCING A VARYING MAGNETIC FIELD IMPARTING A VIBRATIONAL OR ROTATIONAL MOTION TO SAID ELEMENT, AND ACTUATING MEANS ON SAID ELEMENT WHICH, UPON VIBRATION OR ROTATION OF THE ASYMMETRIC ELEMENT, COACTS WITH THE FRICTIONAL RETARDING FORCE IMPARTED TO THE ELEMENT BY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
DIAGNOSTIC AND/OR THERAPEUTIC APPARATUS FOR THE DETECTION AND LONGITUDINAL PROPULSION OF AN ELONGATED, RADIALLY ASYMMETRIC ELEMENT THROUGH THE DUCTS OF AN ANIMAL OR HUMAN PATIENT, SAID DUCTS EXHIBITING A FRICTIONAL RESISTANCE TO LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT OF THE ELEMENT THERETHROUGH, WHICH COMPRISES THE ASYMMETRIC ELEMENT HAVING NO CENTER OF SYMMETRY, A MAGNETIC ELEMENT CONSTITUTING AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID ELEMENT, MAGNETIC FIELD MEANS FOR PRODUCING A VARYING MAGNETIC FIELD IMPARTING A VIBRATIONAL OR ROTATIONAL MOTION TO SAID ELEMENT, AND ACTUATING MEANS ON SAID ELEMENT WHICH, UPON VIBRATION OR ROTATION OF THE ASYMMETRIC ELEMENT, COACTS WITH THE FRICTIONAL RETARDING FORCE IMPARTED TO THE ELEMENT BY
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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) | 1970-12-18 | 1971-06-19 | 1971-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-18 | 1975-06-19 | 1975-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-18 | 1979-06-19 | 1979-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |