US4031569A
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Nasal septum plug
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-15
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Granted: 1977-06-28
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Expires: 1996-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A device for plugging a hole in a septum comprises a cylindrical member having a disc integrally formed therewith and disposed on each end of the cylindrical member. The device is formed from a flexible, non-toxic, non-irritating material.
Inventors
- 👤 H. John Jacob
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/0057; A61B17/24; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/18; A61F2/186; A61F2/30; A61F2/30721; A61F2/30723; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/3011; A61F2002/30159; A61F2002/30166; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
In a device for plugging a hole formed through a nasal septum, the improvement comprising: (a) a central portion having opposed ends, the central portion being sized and shaped for disposition within the hole, (b) a disc of greater diameter than the central portion formed on each end of the central portion, and wherein the device is a unitary, solid member which is formed from a chemically inert, non-toxic, non-irritating flexible material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a device for plugging a hole formed through a nasal septum, the improvement comprising: (a) a central portion having opposed ends, the central portion being sized and shaped for disposition within the hole, (b) a disc of greater diameter than the central portion formed on each end of the central portion, and wherein the device is a unitary, solid member which is formed from a chemically inert, non-toxic, non-irritating flexible material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein: (a) the central portion has a diameter equal to or slightly less than the diameter of the hole, and (b) the discs have a diameter larger than the diameter of the hole, such that the discs are adapted to abut against the opposite lateral sides of the septum about the periphery of the hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein: the device comprises a polysiloxane rubber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The improvement of claim 3 wherein: the polysiloxane rubber is a dimethyl polysiloxane elastomer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
In a method for plugging a hole formed through a nasal septum, the improvement comprising; inserting through the hole the device of claim 1 such that the discs abut against the opposite lateral sides of the septum about the periphery of the hole.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1980-06-27 | 1980-12-27 | 1981-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-27 | 1984-12-27 | 1985-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-27 | 1988-12-27 | 1989-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |