US3315663A
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Bronchoscope having means for producing mechanical vibrations in the bronchial tract
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-02
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Granted: 1967-04-25
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Expires: 1984-04-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Goldfarb Herman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/267; A61B1/2676; A61H; A61H23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A BRONCHIAL INSERT COMPRISING AN ELONGATED VIEWING TUBE DIMENSIONED TO BE RECEIVED IN THE BRONCHI OF AN INDIVIDUAL, SAID TUBE HAVING PROXIMAL AND DISTAL ENDS AND PERMITTING VISUAL OBSERVATION OF ITS DISTAN END FROM SAID PROXIMAL END, SAID PROXIMAL END HAVING VIBRATABLE MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH FOR CAUSING VIBRATIONS TO BE PRODUCED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID TUBE INCLUDING SAID DISTAL END AND THE SPACE ADJACENT THERETO, SO AS TO CAUSE MUCUS ACCUMULATED IN SAID SPACE TO REDUCE ITS VISCOSITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A BRONCHIAL INSERT COMPRISING AN ELONGATED VIEWING TUBE DIMENSIONED TO BE RECEIVED IN THE BRONCHI OF AN INDIVIDUAL, SAID TUBE HAVING PROXIMAL AND DISTAL ENDS AND PERMITTING VISUAL OBSERVATION OF ITS DISTAN END FROM SAID PROXIMAL END, SAID PROXIMAL END HAVING VIBRATABLE MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH FOR CAUSING VIBRATIONS TO BE PRODUCED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID TUBE INCLUDING SAID DISTAL END AND THE SPACE ADJACENT THERETO, SO AS TO CAUSE MUCUS ACCUMULATED IN SAID SPACE TO REDUCE ITS VISCOSITY.
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) | 1970-04-24 | 1970-10-24 | 1971-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-24 | 1974-10-24 | 1975-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-24 | 1978-10-24 | 1979-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |