US5034009A
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Instrument for locating the proximal end of the urethra
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-08-22
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Granted: 1991-07-23
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Expires: 2009-08-22
Abstract
Abstract This instrument for locating the proximal end of the urethra, comprises a graduated measuring rod, a cursor mounted so as to slide on the rod and means for locking of the cursor onto the rod.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack A. P. Mouchel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/103; A61B5/107; A61B5/1076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
An instrument for locating the proximal end of the urethra comprising: an elongated graduated measuring rod having two opposed flats; a cursor mounted so as to slide on the rod, said cursor comprising a hilt; and means for locking the cursor onto the rod; wherein at least one end of the rod is rigidly angled relative to a longitudinal axis of said rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
An instrument for locating the proximal end of the urethra comprising: an elongated graduated measuring rod having two opposed flats; a cursor mounted so as to slide on the rod, said cursor comprising a hilt; and means for locking the cursor onto the rod; wherein at least one end of the rod is rigidly angled relative to a longitudinal axis of said rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Instrument according to claim 1, wherein the other end of the rod is shaped as a handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
Instrument according to claim 1, in which the means for locking are constituted by the fact that the rod has such a shape that the cursor can slide on it only with a friction preventing it from moving by itself.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
Instrument according to claim 1, wherein the means for locking comprise a screw device for locking of the cursor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
An instrument according to claim 1, wherein the length of said rod along said longitudinal axis is longer than the length of said rigidly angled end.
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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) | 1994-07-22 | 1995-01-21 | 1995-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-22 | 1999-01-21 | 1999-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-22 | 2003-01-21 | 2003-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |