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US3395709A
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Method and means for cartilage reshaping
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-03
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Granted: 1968-08-06
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Expires: 1986-01-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank F Rubin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/28; A61B17/2812; A61B17/282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
IN AN INSTRUMENT FOR MECHANICALLY SOFTENING CARTILAGE MEMBERS FOR PHYSICAL RESHAPING, THE COMBINATION OF A PAIR OF JAWS WITH ONE JAW HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY SMOOTH SURFACE AND THE OTHER JAW HAVING A PLURALITY OF MASTICATING MEMBERS PROJECTING THEREFROM IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SMOOTH SURFACE, STOP MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID JAWS FOR LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID MASTICATING JAW TOWARD SAID SMOOTH JAW, AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID JAWS FOR PRESSURABLY MOVING SAID JAWS TOWARD EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
IN AN INSTRUMENT FOR MECHANICALLY SOFTENING CARTILAGE MEMBERS FOR PHYSICAL RESHAPING, THE COMBINATION OF A PAIR OF JAWS WITH ONE JAW HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY SMOOTH SURFACE AND THE OTHER JAW HAVING A PLURALITY OF MASTICATING MEMBERS PROJECTING THEREFROM IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SMOOTH SURFACE, STOP MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID JAWS FOR LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID MASTICATING JAW TOWARD SAID SMOOTH JAW, AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID JAWS FOR PRESSURABLY MOVING SAID JAWS TOWARD EACH OTHER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-08-06 | 1972-02-05 | 1972-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-06 | 1976-02-05 | 1976-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-06 | 1980-02-05 | 1980-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |