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Resorbable surgical suture
Assignee: Sutramed Sarl
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Filing: 1970-12-21
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1990-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A resorbable catgut surgical suture impregnated with a liquid silicone, such as dimethylpolysiloxane.
Inventors
- 👤 V Mirkovitch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L17/00; A61L17/14; A61L17/145; A61L17/005; A61L2300/00; A61L2300/40; A61L2300/452
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
13 words
A surgical suture as defined in claim 1 wherein the silicone is dimethylpolysiloxane.
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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) | 1976-04-23 | 1976-10-23 | 1977-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-23 | 1980-10-23 | 1981-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-23 | 1984-10-23 | 1985-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |