US3837340A
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Device for administering immunication against virus
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1973-06-04
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1993-06-04
Abstract
Abstract Live avirulent virus used to immunize against smallpox, measles, or mumps, or a combination of them, is applied as a dry deposit on a physiologically inert surface of a device adapted to be held against the unbroken skin of an animal to be immunized. Illustratively, cowpox virus as a dry surface deposit is applied at the midpoint of a plastic bandage; it is used by applying the bandage for a period of time to a body site at which the immunization is to be applied.
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 10:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A device for use in immunizing an animal which sweats through its skin, against smallpox, mumps, or measles, which comprises a deposit of an immunizing amount of a dry, avirulent, live, immunizing virus on a bengin, virus-compatible surface supported on means for holding such virus deposit in contact with the unbroken skin of the animal to be immunized, said virus being a virus for immunizing against one or more of smallpox, mumps, and measles.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
A device for use in immunizing an animal which sweats through its skin, against smallpox, mumps, or measles, which comprises a deposit of an immunizing amount of a dry, avirulent, live, immunizing virus on a bengin, virus-compatible surface supported on means for holding such virus deposit in contact with the unbroken skin of the animal to be immunized, said virus being a virus for immunizing against one or more of smallpox, mumps, and measles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device of claim 1 which the virus is present in the amount of from about 104 to about 108 EID50 and is distributed on said surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device of claim 1 in which the virus is a combination of viruses selected from the viruses for immunizing against smallpox, mumps, and measles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device of claim 1 in which the benign, virus-compatible surface is moisture-impermeable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device of claim 1 in which the perimeter of the benign, virus-compatible surface is isolated from nearby structure by an air space.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device of claim 1 in which the perimeter of the benign, virus-compatible surface is surrounded by an absorbent material on said support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device of claim 1 in which the virus is for immunizing against smallpox.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device of claim 1 in which the virus is for immunizing against mumps.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device of claim 1 in which the virus is for immunizing against measles.
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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) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |