US3146776A
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Surgical instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-18
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1981-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Duncan Robert Bruce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0488; A61M16/049; A61M16/0495
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN AN INSTRUMENT FOR USE IN OROPHARYNGEAL SURGERY, A MOUTH GAG ADAPTED TO ENTER A PATIENT''S MOUTH FOR HOLDING THE JAWS APART, A TONGUE DEPRESSER PLATE INCLUDING A FIRST MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID MOUTH GAG AND A SECOND MEMBER JOINED TO AND EXTENDING FROM THE FIRST MEMBER AT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLES THERETO AND TERMINATING IN A FREE END, SAID SECOND MEMBER BEING ADAPTED TO ENTER THE MOUTH FOR DEPRESSING THE TONGUE, REMOVABLE CLIP MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND MEMBER FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE JUNCTURE OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS AND THE FREE END OF SAID SECOND MEMBER, AND AN ANESTHETIC TUBE HELD BY SAID CLIP MEANS ON SAID SECOND MEMBER IN A DESIRED POSITION IN APPROXIMAL FIXATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN AN INSTRUMENT FOR USE IN OROPHARYNGEAL SURGERY, A MOUTH GAG ADAPTED TO ENTER A PATIENT''S MOUTH FOR HOLDING THE JAWS APART, A TONGUE DEPRESSER PLATE INCLUDING A FIRST MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID MOUTH GAG AND A SECOND MEMBER JOINED TO AND EXTENDING FROM THE FIRST MEMBER AT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLES THERETO AND TERMINATING IN A FREE END, SAID SECOND MEMBER BEING ADAPTED TO ENTER THE MOUTH FOR DEPRESSING THE TONGUE, REMOVABLE CLIP MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND MEMBER FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE JUNCTURE OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS AND THE FREE END OF SAID SECOND MEMBER, AND AN ANESTHETIC TUBE HELD BY SAID CLIP MEANS ON SAID SECOND MEMBER IN A DESIRED POSITION IN APPROXIMAL FIXATION.
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) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |