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Method for the treatment of herniation of intervertebral discs
Assignee: OMNIS SURGICAL Inc A DE CORP
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Filing: 1964-10-23
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Granted: 1967-05-16
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Expires: 1984-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lyman W Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/442; A61K; A61K38/00; A61K38/16; A61K38/43; A61K38/46; A61K38/48; A61K38/4873
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING A HERNIATED SPINAL DISC IN AN ANIMAL WHICH COMPRISES THE STEP OF INJECTING INTO SAID DISC AN AMOUNT OF A PHARAMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION OF A PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME SUFFICIENT TO SELECTIVELY DISSOLVE THE NUCLEUS PULPOSA OF SAID DISC.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
41 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING A HERNIATED SPINAL DISC IN AN ANIMAL WHICH COMPRISES THE STEP OF INJECTING INTO SAID DISC AN AMOUNT OF A PHARAMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION OF A PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME SUFFICIENT TO SELECTIVELY DISSOLVE THE NUCLEUS PULPOSA OF SAID DISC.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-05-15 | 1970-11-14 | 1971-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-15 | 1974-11-14 | 1975-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-15 | 1978-11-14 | 1979-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |