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Apparatus and method for measuring oxygen tension in bone
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-07-06
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1980-07-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles F Woodhouse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/145; A61B5/14542; A61B5/1468; A61B5/1473; A61B5/45; A61B5/4504; A61B5/68; A61B5/6846; A61B5/6847; A61B5/6848; G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/26; G01N27/403; G01N27/404; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/483; G01N33/487; G01N33/49; G01N33/4925
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE VIABILITY OF A FEMORAL HEAD IN A FRACTURED FEMUR CHARACTERIZED BY THE STEPS OF: DRILLING A NAIL-GUIDE HOLE THROUGH SAID FEMUR AND INTO SAID FEMORAL HEAD WITH A DRILLING CANNULA AND COOPERATING DRILLING BIT; REMOVING SAID BIT FROM SAID CANNULA; AND INSERTING ELECTRICAL MEANS INTO SAID CANNULA TO MEASURE THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN PRESENT IN SAID FEMORAL HEAD.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
63 words
A METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE VIABILITY OF A FEMORAL HEAD IN A FRACTURED FEMUR CHARACTERIZED BY THE STEPS OF: DRILLING A NAIL-GUIDE HOLE THROUGH SAID FEMUR AND INTO SAID FEMORAL HEAD WITH A DRILLING CANNULA AND COOPERATING DRILLING BIT; REMOVING SAID BIT FROM SAID CANNULA; AND INSERTING ELECTRICAL MEANS INTO SAID CANNULA TO MEASURE THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN PRESENT IN SAID FEMORAL HEAD.
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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) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |