US3146944A
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Sponge collector and counter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-01-21
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1980-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Vincent Grippi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:29
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06M; G06M7/00; G06M7/02; A; A61; A61B; A61B50/00; A61B50/20; A61B50/30; A61B50/36; A61B50/37; G06M1/00; G06M1/08; G06M1/10; A61B2050/375; A61B90/00; A61B90/08; A61B2090/0804; A61B2090/0805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A DEVICE FOR RECEIVING AND COUNTING SPONGES REMOVED FROM A PATIENT AS A PART OF AN OPERATIVE PROCESS COMPRISING SUPPORTING STRUCTURE INCLUDING A PAN HOLDING BASE, UPRIGHTS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BASE, A SUPPORT FOR A DISPOSABLE RECEPTACLE OF SHEET MATERIAL MOUNTED ABOVE SAID BASE ON AND BETWEEN SAID UPRIGHTS AND ADAPTED TO HAVE SAID RECEPTACLE APPLIED THERETO AND BE FOLDED THEREOVER, STRUCTURE DEFINING A RESTRICTED INLET THROAT FOR SAID RECEPTACLE AND CONSTRUCTED TO BEAR AGAINST SAID SUPPORT FOR SECURING SAID DISPOSABLE RECEPTACLE IN PLACE, ACTUATING MECHANISM ASSOCIATED WITH SAID THROAT AND ADAPTED TO OPERATE UPON THE MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS THROUGH SAID THROAT, AND COUNTING MECHANISM OPERATED BY SAID ACTUATING MECHANISM TO COUNT SUCH OBJECTS, SAID ACTUATING MECHANISM INCLUDING A PHOTOELECTRIC CELL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A DEVICE FOR RECEIVING AND COUNTING SPONGES REMOVED FROM A PATIENT AS A PART OF AN OPERATIVE PROCESS COMPRISING SUPPORTING STRUCTURE INCLUDING A PAN HOLDING BASE, UPRIGHTS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BASE, A SUPPORT FOR A DISPOSABLE RECEPTACLE OF SHEET MATERIAL MOUNTED ABOVE SAID BASE ON AND BETWEEN SAID UPRIGHTS AND ADAPTED TO HAVE SAID RECEPTACLE APPLIED THERETO AND BE FOLDED THEREOVER, STRUCTURE DEFINING A RESTRICTED INLET THROAT FOR SAID RECEPTACLE AND CONSTRUCTED TO BEAR AGAINST SAID SUPPORT FOR SECURING SAID DISPOSABLE RECEPTACLE IN PLACE, ACTUATING MECHANISM ASSOCIATED WITH SAID THROAT AND ADAPTED TO OPERATE UPON THE MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS THROUGH SAID THROAT, AND COUNTING MECHANISM OPERATED BY SAID ACTUATING MECHANISM TO COUNT SUCH OBJECTS, SAID ACTUATING MECHANISM INCLUDING A PHOTOELECTRIC CELL.
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 |