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Apparatus for measuring motility of body organs
Assignee: LEONARD J BIELINSKI
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Filing: 1966-12-01
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Granted: 1969-04-08
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Expires: 1986-12-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard J Bielinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-22 23:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/103; A61B5/11; A61B5/1126; A61B5/03; A61B5/036; A61B5/037
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A DEVICE FOR MAKING ESOPHAGEAL MOTILITY STUDIES COMPRISING, A FLAT SEMI-RIGID TAPE, HAVING A NUMBER OF SPACED OPENINGS IN ONE SURFACE, A NUMBER OF TUBULAR MEMBERS EMBEDDED IN THE TAPE, EACH OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS HAVING AN OPEN END WHICH TERMINATES IN ONE OF SAID OPENINGS, THE OTHER END OF EACH OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS BEING CONNECTED TO A TRANSDUCER MEANS WHICH RESPONDS TO PRESSURE VARIATIONS IN SAID OPENINGS, SAID OPENINGS BEING SPACED AT PREDETERMINED DISTANCES ALONG SAID TAPE WHEREBY THE LENGTH, PRESSURE AND DURATION OF PERISTALTIC WAVES AND SPHINCTER AREAS CAN BE DETERMINED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
A DEVICE FOR MAKING ESOPHAGEAL MOTILITY STUDIES COMPRISING, A FLAT SEMI-RIGID TAPE, HAVING A NUMBER OF SPACED OPENINGS IN ONE SURFACE, A NUMBER OF TUBULAR MEMBERS EMBEDDED IN THE TAPE, EACH OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS HAVING AN OPEN END WHICH TERMINATES IN ONE OF SAID OPENINGS, THE OTHER END OF EACH OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBERS BEING CONNECTED TO A TRANSDUCER MEANS WHICH RESPONDS TO PRESSURE VARIATIONS IN SAID OPENINGS, SAID OPENINGS BEING SPACED AT PREDETERMINED DISTANCES ALONG SAID TAPE WHEREBY THE LENGTH, PRESSURE AND DURATION OF PERISTALTIC WAVES AND SPHINCTER AREAS CAN BE DETERMINED.
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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) | 1972-04-07 | 1972-10-07 | 1973-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-04-07 | 1976-10-07 | 1977-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-04-07 | 1980-10-07 | 1981-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |