US3593985A
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Carrier for a skin graft patch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-03
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-06-03
Abstract
Abstract Carrier for a skin graft patch including a base member having parallel side edges and a plurality of grooves defining a plurality of spaced, substantially parallel and flattened lands, said grooves being obliquely disposed with respect to said side edges. The carrier also includes a cover sheet of thin material for retaining a patch of skin in a position across said lands.
Inventors
- 👤 James C Tanner Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/322; A61B2017/3225; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/465; Y10T83/929; Y10T83/9372; Y10T83/9408
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
Carrier for a skin graft patch comprising: a. A base member having side edges, end edges, and a plurality of substantially parallel grooves defining a plurality of spaced, substantially parallel and flattened lands, said grooves being obliquely disposed with respect to at least one of said side edges; and b. A thin easily cut cover sheet attached to the base member along one of its end edges, said cover sheet being constructed and arranged to retain a patch of skin adjacent said base member and in a position across said lands.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
Carrier for a skin graft patch comprising: a. A base member having side edges, end edges, and a plurality of substantially parallel grooves defining a plurality of spaced, substantially parallel and flattened lands, said grooves being obliquely disposed with respect to at least one of said side edges; and b. A thin easily cut cover sheet attached to the base member along one of its end edges, said cover sheet being constructed and arranged to retain a patch of skin adjacent said base member and in a position across said lands.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
Carrier of claim 1 wherein said side edges are substantially parallel and said grooves are obliquely disposed with respect to said side edges.
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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |