US3364501A
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Inflatable type eye prosthesis having means for attachment to the eye muscles and means for conducting irrigating fluid therethrough
Assignee: WILFRED F STAFFORD
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Filing: 1965-01-12
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Granted: 1968-01-23
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Expires: 1985-01-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilma C Stafford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/14; A61F2/141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
IN AN ARTIFICIAL EYE, AN IMPLANT MEMBER FOR INSERTION WITHIN AN EYE SOCKET, AND AN EYE REPRESENTATION ON THE ANTERIOR SIDE OF THE IMPLANT MEMBER, SAID IMPLANT MEMBER AND EYE REPRESENTATION HAVING A COMMUNICATING PASSAGE PROVIDED WITH AN ENTRANCE THROUGH THE MARGIN OF THE OUTER SIDE OF THE EYE REPRESENTATION AND AN EXIT THROUGH THE POSTERIOR SIDE OF THE IMPLANT MEMBER FOR THE ADMISSION OF FLUID BEHIND THE IMPLANT MEMBER TO FLUSH THE ADJACENT SURROUNDING BODY TISSUE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
IN AN ARTIFICIAL EYE, AN IMPLANT MEMBER FOR INSERTION WITHIN AN EYE SOCKET, AND AN EYE REPRESENTATION ON THE ANTERIOR SIDE OF THE IMPLANT MEMBER, SAID IMPLANT MEMBER AND EYE REPRESENTATION HAVING A COMMUNICATING PASSAGE PROVIDED WITH AN ENTRANCE THROUGH THE MARGIN OF THE OUTER SIDE OF THE EYE REPRESENTATION AND AN EXIT THROUGH THE POSTERIOR SIDE OF THE IMPLANT MEMBER FOR THE ADMISSION OF FLUID BEHIND THE IMPLANT MEMBER TO FLUSH THE ADJACENT SURROUNDING BODY TISSUE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
IN AN IMPLANT FOR AN ARTIFICIAL EYE, THE COMBINATION OF A HOLLOW BALL-LIKE MEMBER HAVING MEANS ABOUT ITS PERIPHERY TO WHICH THE EYE MUSCLES AND CONJUNCTIVA MAY BE ATTACHED AND AN OPENING IN ITS ANTERIOR SIDE THROUGH WHICH INFLATABLE MEANS IS INSERTED AND INFLATED, SAID INFLATABLE MEANS ADAPTED TO HOLD THE ATTACHED EYE MUSCLES AND CONJUNCTIVA AND TO FILL THE CAVITY VACATED BY REMOVAL OF THE NATURAL EYE FROM ITS SOCKET.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
IN AN IMPLANT FOR AN ARTIFICIAL EYE, THE COMBINATION OF A HOLLOW BALL-LIKE MEMBER HAVING MEANS ABOUT ITS PERIPHERY TO WHICH THE EYE MUSCLES AND CONJUNCTIVA MAY BE ATTACHED AND AN OPENING IN ITS ANTERIOR SIDE THROUGH WHICH INFLATABLE MEANS IS INSERTED AND INFLATED, SAID INFLATABLE MEANS ADAPTED TO HOLD THE ATTACHED EYE MUSCLES AND CONJUNCTIVA AND TO FILL THE CAVITY VACATED BY REMOVAL OF THE NATURAL EYE FROM ITS SOCKET.
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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) | 1971-01-22 | 1971-07-24 | 1972-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-22 | 1975-07-24 | 1976-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-22 | 1979-07-24 | 1980-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |