US3894530A
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Method for repairing, augmenting, or replacing a body conduit or organ
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-06
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1993-07-06
Abstract
Abstract The umbilical cord is used for grafts in the vascular system or other body conduits, such as the ureter.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving I Dardik
- 👤 Herbert Dardik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 17:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L27/00; A61L27/36; A61L27/3604; A61L27/3625; A61L27/3641; A61L27/50; A61L27/507
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A method for repairing, augmenting or replacing a vein or artery of the body of a primate which comprises suturing or otherwise securing a portion of a vein or artery of an umbilical cord of a primate into or onto the wall of such body vein or artery.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
48 words
A method for repairing, augmenting or replacing a vein or artery of the body of a primate which comprises suturing or otherwise securing a portion of a vein or artery of an umbilical cord of a primate into or onto the wall of such body vein or artery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as described in claim 1 wherein the umbilical cord is from a human infant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as described in claim 1 wherein an artery of the body is repaired, augmented or replaced.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as described in claim 1 wherein the cord is from a human and said body is that of a primate other than the donor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as described in claim 1 wherein a vein of the body is repaired, augmented or replaced.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3408659A
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US3562820A
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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) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |