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US3515516A
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Method for determining female hormone deficiency
Assignee: St Croix Research Co
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Filing: 1965-12-28
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Granted: 1970-06-02
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Expires: 1985-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R Horton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:06
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/50; G01N33/74; G01N33/743; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T436/00; Y10T436/25; Y10T436/25375
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PROGESTERONE BALANCE IN A HUMAN FEMALE WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING A SAMPLE OF THE CELLS OBTAINED FROM A VAGINAL SMEAR OR FROM CENTRIFUGING A URINE SAMPLE OF SUCH FEMALE FOR MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION ON A SURFACE HAVING CALIBRATED MARKINGS THEREON ABOUT 5 MICRONS WHEREUPON CELLS WITHIN THE FIELD OF OBSERVATION HAVING NUCLEI GREATER THAN THIS DIAMETER MAY BE READILY DISTINGUISHED FROM THOSE CELLS WITHIN THE FIELD OF VISION HAVING NUCLEI OF SMALLER DIAMETERS, AND FROM SUCH OBSERVATION ASCERTAINING THE APPROXIMATE PROPORTION OF CELLS PRESENT HAVING NUCLEI OF A SIZE GREATER THAN ABOUT 5 MICRONS AND THEREBY ESTIMATING THE PROGESTERONE BALANCE OF SUCH FEMALE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PROGESTERONE BALANCE IN A HUMAN FEMALE WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING A SAMPLE OF THE CELLS OBTAINED FROM A VAGINAL SMEAR OR FROM CENTRIFUGING A URINE SAMPLE OF SUCH FEMALE FOR MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION ON A SURFACE HAVING CALIBRATED MARKINGS THEREON ABOUT 5 MICRONS WHEREUPON CELLS WITHIN THE FIELD OF OBSERVATION HAVING NUCLEI GREATER THAN THIS DIAMETER MAY BE READILY DISTINGUISHED FROM THOSE CELLS WITHIN THE FIELD OF VISION HAVING NUCLEI OF SMALLER DIAMETERS, AND FROM SUCH OBSERVATION ASCERTAINING THE APPROXIMATE PROPORTION OF CELLS PRESENT HAVING NUCLEI OF A SIZE GREATER THAN ABOUT 5 MICRONS AND THEREBY ESTIMATING THE PROGESTERONE BALANCE OF SUCH FEMALE.
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) | 1973-06-01 | 1973-12-01 | 1974-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1977-06-01 | 1977-12-01 | 1978-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1981-06-01 | 1981-12-01 | 1982-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |