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Artificial articular eminence for the mandibular joint

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-12
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1988-12-12
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Abstract

Abstract THE PRESENT INVENTION RELATES TO THE SPECIALIZED FIELD OF DENTISTRY KNOWN AS ORAL SURGERY AND PARTICULARLY TO AN ARTIFICIAL ARTICULAR EMINENCE FOR THE CURE OF DISORDERS OR DYSFUNCTIONS OF THE MANDIBULAR JOINT. THE ARTIFICIAL ARTICULAR EMINENCE OF THE PRESENT INVENTION IS SURGICALLY APPLIED AND PROVIDES AN ARTIFICIAL SURFACE FOR THE CONDYLAR HEAD OF THE MANDIBLE TO CONTACT AND SLIDE UPON IN OPENING AND CLOSING THE JAW.

Inventors

  • 👤 Douglas H Morgan

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 01:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/30988; A61F2/3099; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30576; A61F2002/30578; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30772

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Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1974-05-24 1974-11-23 1975-05-25 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-05-24 1978-11-23 1979-05-25 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-05-24 1982-11-23 1983-05-25 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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