US3468312A
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Method and instrument for cutting or severing a bone from the bone's inside
Assignee: Orthopedic Equipment Co Inc
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Filing: 1968-05-29
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Granted: 1969-09-23
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Expires: 1988-05-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Kuntscher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/14; A61B17/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
AN INSTRUMENT FOR CUTTING OR SEVERING A BONE FROM INSIDE THE BONE, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBE ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED LONGITUDINALLY INTO A PREPARED, GENERALLY AXIAL CAVITY IN THE BONE, FIRST AND SECOND SHAFTS EXTENDING LENGTHWISE WITHIN SAID TUBE, SPACED GUIDE MEANS IN SAID TUBE FOR MAINTAINING SAID SHAFTS IN PARALLEL RELATION, A PORTION OF SAID FIRST SHAFT EXTENDING BEYOND THE END OF SAID TUBE AND CARRYING A CUTTING TOOL, AND RADIALLY DIS-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
AN INSTRUMENT FOR CUTTING OR SEVERING A BONE FROM INSIDE THE BONE, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBE ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED LONGITUDINALLY INTO A PREPARED, GENERALLY AXIAL CAVITY IN THE BONE, FIRST AND SECOND SHAFTS EXTENDING LENGTHWISE WITHIN SAID TUBE, SPACED GUIDE MEANS IN SAID TUBE FOR MAINTAINING SAID SHAFTS IN PARALLEL RELATION, A PORTION OF SAID FIRST SHAFT EXTENDING BEYOND THE END OF SAID TUBE AND CARRYING A CUTTING TOOL, AND RADIALLY DIS-
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) | 1972-09-22 | 1973-03-24 | 1973-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-09-22 | 1977-03-24 | 1977-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-09-22 | 1981-03-24 | 1981-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |