US3076458A
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Surgical appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-22
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1980-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James H Mason
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/445; A61F5/448; A61F5/449
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
IN AN ENTEROSTOMY DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED OVER AN OPENING IN THE HUMAN TORSO TO RECEIVE EFFLUENT MATTER DISCHARGED THEREFROM, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AN ANNULAR MEMBER HAVING A REAR FACE, A BODY-CONFRONTING FRONT FACE ENGAGING THE TORSO, SAID ANNULAR MEMBER BEING OF A PREDETERMINED THICKNESS AT ONE SECTION ADJACENT THE PERIPHERAL EDGE THEREOF AND BEING OF REDUCED CROSS SECTION AT A DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED SECTION ADJACENT THE PERIPHERAL EDGE WHEREBY SAID FRONT FACE IS DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE TO SAID REAR FACE, AND AN OPENING THERETHROUGH SURROUNDING THE OPENING IN THE TORSO, A FLEXIBLE BAG HAVING AN OPEN END PORTION SECURED TO SAID REAR FACE IN REGISTRY WITH SAID OPENING TO RECEIVE EFFLUENT DISCHARGED FROM THE BODY THROUGH THE OPENING OF SAID ANNULAR MEMBER, AND MEANS DEFINING AT LEAST ONE RIB IN SAID FRONT FACE PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM TO ANCHOR THE DEVICE IN PLACE ON THE TORSO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
IN AN ENTEROSTOMY DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED OVER AN OPENING IN THE HUMAN TORSO TO RECEIVE EFFLUENT MATTER DISCHARGED THEREFROM, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AN ANNULAR MEMBER HAVING A REAR FACE, A BODY-CONFRONTING FRONT FACE ENGAGING THE TORSO, SAID ANNULAR MEMBER BEING OF A PREDETERMINED THICKNESS AT ONE SECTION ADJACENT THE PERIPHERAL EDGE THEREOF AND BEING OF REDUCED CROSS SECTION AT A DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED SECTION ADJACENT THE PERIPHERAL EDGE WHEREBY SAID FRONT FACE IS DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE TO SAID REAR FACE, AND AN OPENING THERETHROUGH SURROUNDING THE OPENING IN THE TORSO, A FLEXIBLE BAG HAVING AN OPEN END PORTION SECURED TO SAID REAR FACE IN REGISTRY WITH SAID OPENING TO RECEIVE EFFLUENT DISCHARGED FROM THE BODY THROUGH THE OPENING OF SAID ANNULAR MEMBER, AND MEANS DEFINING AT LEAST ONE RIB IN SAID FRONT FACE PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM TO ANCHOR THE DEVICE IN PLACE ON THE TORSO.
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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) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |