US3324849A
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Combination tongue depressor and swab
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-27
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Granted: 1967-06-13
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Expires: 1984-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kravitz Harvey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B13/00; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
THE IMPROVEMENT OF A COMBINATION TONGUE DEPRESSOR AND SWAB COMPRISING A FLAT, ELONGATED MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED INTO THE MOUTH FOR DEPRESSING THE TONGUE OF A PATIENT, ONE END OF SAID MEMBER BEING FORMED TO BE GRASPED BY ONE HAND OF THE USER FOR EFFECTING THE TONGUE DEPRESSING OPERATION, A SEPARATE SWAB SUPPORT ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID MEMBER REMOTE FROM SAID ONE END, SAID SWAB SUPPORT HAVING A FIRST PORTION OF NARROWER WIDTH THAN SAID ONE END AND HAVING A SECOND PORTION OF GREATER WIDTH THAN SAID ONE END, SAID SECOND PORTION BEING FORMED TO BE SECURED TO SAID OTHER END OF SAID MEMBER SO AS TO BE SUPPORTED THEREBY, AND A SWAB SECURED TO SAID SWAB SUPPORT FOR ENABLING THE TONGUE DEPRESSOR AND SWAB COMBINATION TO BE HELD AND MANIPULATED IN ONE HAND OF THE USER IN A RELATIVELY QUICK FASHION TO THEREBY REDUCE THE TENDENCY OF GAGGING OR CHOKING BY THE PATIENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
THE IMPROVEMENT OF A COMBINATION TONGUE DEPRESSOR AND SWAB COMPRISING A FLAT, ELONGATED MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED INTO THE MOUTH FOR DEPRESSING THE TONGUE OF A PATIENT, ONE END OF SAID MEMBER BEING FORMED TO BE GRASPED BY ONE HAND OF THE USER FOR EFFECTING THE TONGUE DEPRESSING OPERATION, A SEPARATE SWAB SUPPORT ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID MEMBER REMOTE FROM SAID ONE END, SAID SWAB SUPPORT HAVING A FIRST PORTION OF NARROWER WIDTH THAN SAID ONE END AND HAVING A SECOND PORTION OF GREATER WIDTH THAN SAID ONE END, SAID SECOND PORTION BEING FORMED TO BE SECURED TO SAID OTHER END OF SAID MEMBER SO AS TO BE SUPPORTED THEREBY, AND A SWAB SECURED TO SAID SWAB SUPPORT FOR ENABLING THE TONGUE DEPRESSOR AND SWAB COMBINATION TO BE HELD AND MANIPULATED IN ONE HAND OF THE USER IN A RELATIVELY QUICK FASHION TO THEREBY REDUCE THE TENDENCY OF GAGGING OR CHOKING BY THE PATIENT.
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) | 1970-06-12 | 1970-12-12 | 1971-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-12 | 1974-12-12 | 1975-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-12 | 1978-12-12 | 1979-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |