US3703575A
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Reconstructed cartilaginous tissue and method of implanting it into the human or animal body
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-23
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Granted: 1972-11-21
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Expires: 1990-12-23
Abstract
Abstract TENDONS, CARTILAGE TISSUE, NERVE SHEATHS, AND THE LIKE CARLILAGINOUS MATERIALS WHICH ARE USEFUL IN SURGERY FOR REPLACING DAMAGED TISSUE OF THIS TYPE ND FOR IMPLANTATION INTO THE BODY CONSIST OF PROTEIN-AND MUCO-POLYSACCHARIDE-CONTAINING IONOTROPIC GELS WITH ORIENTED FILAMENTARY MOLECULES. THEY CORRESPOND IN THEIR STRUCTURE TO THE HISTOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF THE NATURAL TISSUE TO BE REPLACED AND ARE OF HIGH MECHANICAL STABILITY, STRENGTH AND ELASTICITY. THE RECONSTRUCTED CARTILAGINOUS TISSUE IS IMPLANTED IN THE HUMAN AND ANIMAL BODY BY SURGERY. IT IS WELL TOLERATED AND READILY ACCEPTED BY THE HUMAN AND ANIMAL BODY.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinrich Thiele
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-22 18:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L31/00; A61L31/14; A61L31/16; A61L27/00; A61L27/14; A61L27/20; A61L27/22; A61L27/227; A61L27/24; A61L27/36; A61L27/3604; A61L27/50; A61L27/52; C; C08; C08L; C08L5/00; C08L5/04; A61L2430/00; A61L2430/06
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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) | 1975-11-21 | 1976-05-22 | 1976-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-21 | 1980-05-22 | 1980-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-21 | 1984-05-22 | 1984-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |