US3631852A
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Disposable speculum for animals
Assignee: FULLER LAB Inc
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Filing: 1969-10-24
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1989-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A disposable speculum for animals formed with a rigid paper core having a metallic liner on the interior surface thereof for reflecting light and a coating of silicone material on the exterior surface thereof to facilitate usage.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Hay
- 👤 Donald W Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/303
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A disposable speculum for animals comprising, an elongated tubular member formed by a rigid paper core, said core including layers of paper in the form of overlapping helices with adjacent layers extending in opposite directions, a reflective liner in the form of a strip of reflective material positioned in the form of a helix on the interior of the layers of paper of the tubular member and attached thereto, and a coating of silicone material positioned on the exterior of the tubular member for reducing friction and providing an absorption-resistant surface thereto, one end of the tubular member having a tapered and inwardly curved surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A disposable speculum for animals comprising, an elongated tubular member formed by a rigid paper core, said core including layers of paper in the form of overlapping helices with adjacent layers extending in opposite directions, a reflective liner in the form of a strip of reflective material positioned in the form of a helix on the interior of the layers of paper of the tubular member and attached thereto, and a coating of silicone material positioned on the exterior of the tubular member for reducing friction and providing an absorption-resistant surface thereto, one end of the tubular member having a tapered and inwardly curved surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US411160A
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US3253520A
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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) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |