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US2911338A
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Capsules and method of producing
Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
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Filing: 1954-03-09
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Granted: 1959-11-03
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Expires: 1974-03-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donalee L Tabern
- 👤 Robert H Storey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J3/00; A61J3/07; A61J3/071; A61K; A61K51/00; A61K51/02; A61K51/12; A61K51/1262; A61K9/00; A61K9/48; A61K9/4833; A61K2121/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
AN ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE COMPRISING A PHARMACEUTICAL RADIOACTIVE CAPSULE FORMED ESSENTIALLY OF A NONTOXIC, WATER SOLUBLE, THERMOMPLASTIC MATERIAL ADAPTED TO BEING INGESTED AND RAPIDLY DISINTERGRATING ON CONTACT WITH WATER IN THE GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT, AND HAVING A FIRMLY ADHERING PHARMACEUTICALLY USEFUL RADIOACTIVE COMPOUND ABSORBABLE FROM THE GESTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT ADSORBED ON AN INNER SURFACE OF SAID CAPSULE AS AN INTEGRAL PART THEREOF, WHEREBY ACCIDENTAL CONTAMINATION DURING HANDLING AND STORAGE IS SUBSTANTIALLY ELIMINATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
AN ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE COMPRISING A PHARMACEUTICAL RADIOACTIVE CAPSULE FORMED ESSENTIALLY OF A NONTOXIC, WATER SOLUBLE, THERMOMPLASTIC MATERIAL ADAPTED TO BEING INGESTED AND RAPIDLY DISINTERGRATING ON CONTACT WITH WATER IN THE GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT, AND HAVING A FIRMLY ADHERING PHARMACEUTICALLY USEFUL RADIOACTIVE COMPOUND ABSORBABLE FROM THE GESTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT ADSORBED ON AN INNER SURFACE OF SAID CAPSULE AS AN INTEGRAL PART THEREOF, WHEREBY ACCIDENTAL CONTAMINATION DURING HANDLING AND STORAGE IS SUBSTANTIALLY ELIMINATED.
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) | 1962-11-02 | 1963-05-04 | 1963-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-11-02 | 1967-05-04 | 1967-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-11-02 | 1971-05-04 | 1971-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |