US3804088A
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Removable implantate for administering physiological active agents to animals
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1972-07-31
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Granted: 1974-04-16
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Expires: 1992-07-31
Abstract
Abstract Removable implantate for inserting beneath the skin of an animal; said implantate comprising a medicated member in combination with a medicated member holder which can be readily removed from beneath the animal''s skin at any time.
Inventors
- 👤 L Carroll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61D; A61D7/00; A61M; A61M31/00; A61M31/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A removable implantate for releasing a physiologically active agent into the tissues of a living organism when said inplantate is in contact therewith comprising: a. a thin semi-rigid filament having a first and a second end; b. a first cone-like element having an essentially circular base and an elongated and truncated tip to which is connected transversely a first restraining member having a length greater than the base of said element, saiD element being attached at the center of its base to the first end of said filament; c. a second cone-like element having an essentially circular base and an elongated and truncated tip, said element being attached at the center of its base to said second end of said filament, said element having a base diameter essentially the same as said first cone-like element and coaxially disposed base to base therewith; and d. a second restraining member transversely connected to said elongated and truncated tip of said second cone-like element, said second restraining member having a dimension transverse to said truncated tip which is greater than the diameter of the base of said element; and e. said first and second cone elements being spaced apart a distance adequate to receive a medicated member there-between.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A removable implantate for releasing a physiologically active agent into the tissues of a living organism when said inplantate is in contact therewith comprising: a. a thin semi-rigid filament having a first and a second end; b. a first cone-like element having an essentially circular base and an elongated and truncated tip to which is connected transversely a first restraining member having a length greater than the base of said element, saiD element being attached at the center of its base to the first end of said filament; c. a second cone-like element having an essentially circular base and an elongated and truncated tip, said element being attached at the center of its base to said second end of said filament, said element having a base diameter essentially the same as said first cone-like element and coaxially disposed base to base therewith; and d. a second restraining member transversely connected to said elongated and truncated tip of said second cone-like element, said second restraining member having a dimension transverse to said truncated tip which is greater than the diameter of the base of said element; and e. said first and second cone elements being spaced apart a distance adequate to receive a medicated member there-between.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An implantate according to claim 1 wherein said medicated member comprises a physioligically active agent in combination with a physiologically active agent carrier capable of releasing said active agent into the tissues of a living organism when said member is in contact therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
An implantate according to claim 1 wherein said second restraining member is in the shape of a button perimetrically connected to said truncated tip of said second cone-like element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An implantate according to claim 1 wherein said first and second restraining members have a dimension transverse to said first and said second cone-like elements about twice the diameter of the bases of said elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
An implantate according to claim 2 wherein said medicated member comprises a preformed element having means for affixing said element between said bases on said filament.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An implantate according to claim 5 wherein said means is a longitudinal slit through one wall of said element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
An implantate according to claim 2 wherein said medicated member comprises an element molded between said bases on said filament.
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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) | 1977-04-15 | 1977-10-15 | 1978-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-15 | 1981-10-15 | 1982-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-15 | 1985-10-15 | 1986-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |