US3420237A
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Process and article for the treatment of severe epistaxis
Assignee: STEVEN O FORTAY
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Filing: 1966-09-02
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Granted: 1969-01-07
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Expires: 1986-09-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven O Fortay
- 👤 Martha K Fortay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12099; A61B17/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
24 words
AN ARTICLE FOR THE TREATMENT OF SEVERE EPISTAXIS WHICH COMPRISES A FLEXIBLE THIN TAPE OF RUBBERIZED MATERIAL SURROUNDED BY A SLEEVE OF GAUZE-LIKE MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
24 words
AN ARTICLE FOR THE TREATMENT OF SEVERE EPISTAXIS WHICH COMPRISES A FLEXIBLE THIN TAPE OF RUBBERIZED MATERIAL SURROUNDED BY A SLEEVE OF GAUZE-LIKE MATERIAL.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
93 words
A METHOD OF TREATING SEVERE EPISTAXIS WHICH COMPRISES (1) INSERTING A FLEXIBLE THIN TAPE OF RUBBERIZED MATERIAL SURROUNDED BY SLEEVE OF GAUZE-LIKE MATERIAL THROUGH THE NASAL PASSAGES BY MEANS OF A NASAL CATHETER, SAID TABE AND SLEEVE, AFTER INSERTION, HAVING AND END THEREOF EXTENDING FROM EACH NOSTRIL, SAID TAPE AND SURROUNDING SLEEVE FORMING A FIRM WALL ACROSS THE POSTERIOR CHAMBER OF THE NASAL PASSAGES, (2) PACKING THE NOSTRILS BY FEEDING IN GAUZE IN INCREMENTS, AND (3) CLOSING OFF THE NOSTRILS BY MEANS OF THE ENDS OF SAID TAPE AND SURROUNDING SLEEVE EXTENDING THEREFROM.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
93 words
A METHOD OF TREATING SEVERE EPISTAXIS WHICH COMPRISES (1) INSERTING A FLEXIBLE THIN TAPE OF RUBBERIZED MATERIAL SURROUNDED BY SLEEVE OF GAUZE-LIKE MATERIAL THROUGH THE NASAL PASSAGES BY MEANS OF A NASAL CATHETER, SAID TABE AND SLEEVE, AFTER INSERTION, HAVING AND END THEREOF EXTENDING FROM EACH NOSTRIL, SAID TAPE AND SURROUNDING SLEEVE FORMING A FIRM WALL ACROSS THE POSTERIOR CHAMBER OF THE NASAL PASSAGES, (2) PACKING THE NOSTRILS BY FEEDING IN GAUZE IN INCREMENTS, AND (3) CLOSING OFF THE NOSTRILS BY MEANS OF THE ENDS OF SAID TAPE AND SURROUNDING SLEEVE EXTENDING THEREFROM.
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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) | 1972-01-07 | 1972-07-08 | 1973-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-01-07 | 1976-07-08 | 1977-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-01-07 | 1980-07-08 | 1981-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |