US3358688A
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Method of preparing skin for use in a skin graft
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-15
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Granted: 1967-12-19
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Expires: 1984-01-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr James C Tanner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/322; A61B2017/3225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING A PIECE OF SKIN FOR A SKIN GRAFT, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF MAKING PARALLEL COLUMNS OF SLITS IN THE PIECE OF SKIN WITH THE SLITS OF ONE COLUMN BEING OFFSET FROM THE SLITS IN ITS ADJACENT COLUMN, AND EXPANDING THE PIPE OF SKIN INTO A MESH OF SKIN RIBBONS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
55 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING A PIECE OF SKIN FOR A SKIN GRAFT, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF MAKING PARALLEL COLUMNS OF SLITS IN THE PIECE OF SKIN WITH THE SLITS OF ONE COLUMN BEING OFFSET FROM THE SLITS IN ITS ADJACENT COLUMN, AND EXPANDING THE PIPE OF SKIN INTO A MESH OF SKIN RIBBONS.
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) | 1970-12-18 | 1971-06-19 | 1971-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-18 | 1975-06-19 | 1975-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-18 | 1979-06-19 | 1979-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |