US3948263A
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Ballistic animal implant
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1974-08-14
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-08-14
Abstract
Abstract Ballistically implantable projectile adapted to carry biologically active materials into a living animal body and thereafter to provide sustained release of said biologically active material into said living animal body.
Inventors
- 👤 James F. Drake, Jr.
- 👤 Fred R. Paul, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61D; A61D7/00; A61M; A61M37/00; F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/46; F42B12/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A means for providing controlled sustained release of a biologically active material comprising a ballistic implant shaped for ballistically penetrating the epidermal covering of a live animal body and lodging totally within the tissues of the animal body, said implant comprising a ballistic-shaped, biologically compatible polymer body containing therein at least one biologically active material, said biologically active material being separated from the exterior of said ballistic implant by a material defining a means for providing controlled sustained release of said biologically active material to the tissue of the animal body when exposed to the fluids and cells of said living animal body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A means for providing controlled sustained release of a biologically active material comprising a ballistic implant shaped for ballistically penetrating the epidermal covering of a live animal body and lodging totally within the tissues of the animal body, said implant comprising a ballistic-shaped, biologically compatible polymer body containing therein at least one biologically active material, said biologically active material being separated from the exterior of said ballistic implant by a material defining a means for providing controlled sustained release of said biologically active material to the tissue of the animal body when exposed to the fluids and cells of said living animal body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A ballistic implant according to claim 1 wherein said biologically active material is distributed within a release sustaining matrix of material which is soluble in the fluids of a living animal body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A ballistic implant according to claim 2 wherein said release-sustaining matrix is carried in a cavity opening to the rear of said ballistic implant.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A ballistic implant according to claim 2 wherein said release-sustaining matrix consists essentially of an organic compound selected from the group consisting of gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, glycerides, and beeswax.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A ballistic implant according to claim 1 wherein said biologically active material is at least partially enclosed by a material which is insoluble in, but permeable to the fluids of a live animal body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A ballistic implant according to claim 5 wherein said insoluble, permeable material is a microporous membrane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A ballistic implant according to claim 1 wherein said polymer body comprises a plastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A ballistic implant according to claim 1 wherein said polymer body is soluble in the fluids of a living animal body and said biologically active material is distributed throughout the said polymer body.
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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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |