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Synthetic surgical sutures
Assignee: Wyeth Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1963-01-23
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1983-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Northey Elmore Hathaway
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L17/00; A61L17/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
A SURGICAL SUTURE PACKAGE COMPRISING A STERILE ENCLOSURE AND THEREIN A STERIALE NEDLED SURGICAL SUTURE COMPRISING AN ORIENTED LOWER ALKYLENE POLYMER SUTURE ATTACHED TO A SURGICAL NEEDLE, SAID POLYMER OF THE SUTURE BEING SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LINEAR POLYETHYLENE HAVING APPROXIMATELY THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:
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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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |