US3194239A
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Suture provided with radiopaque free metal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-16
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1983-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cornelius J P Sullivan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/06166; A61L; A61L17/00; A61L17/06; A61B2017/00004; A61B2017/06176; A61B90/00; A61B90/39; A61L2300/00; A61L2300/10; A61L2300/102; A61L2300/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A SUTURE MATERIAL USEFUL IN DETERMINING THE CONDITION OF INTERNAL SCARS COMPRISING AN ABSORBABLE SUTURE COMPONENT AND A NON-ABSORBABLE RADIOPAQUE FREE METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF SILVER, BISMUTH, TANTALUM, AND STAINLESS STEEL INTIMATELY ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, WHEREBY SAID RADIOPAQUE FREE METAL WIL L REMAIN IN THE BODY AFTER SAID ABSORBABLE SUTURE COMPONENT HAS BEEN ABSORBED THEREBY PERMITTING THE CONDIDTIONS OF AN INTERNAL SCAR TO BE DTERMINED BY X-RAY PHOTOGRAPHY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A SUTURE MATERIAL USEFUL IN DETERMINING THE CONDITION OF INTERNAL SCARS COMPRISING AN ABSORBABLE SUTURE COMPONENT AND A NON-ABSORBABLE RADIOPAQUE FREE METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF SILVER, BISMUTH, TANTALUM, AND STAINLESS STEEL INTIMATELY ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, WHEREBY SAID RADIOPAQUE FREE METAL WIL L REMAIN IN THE BODY AFTER SAID ABSORBABLE SUTURE COMPONENT HAS BEEN ABSORBED THEREBY PERMITTING THE CONDIDTIONS OF AN INTERNAL SCAR TO BE DTERMINED BY X-RAY PHOTOGRAPHY.
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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |