US5980540A
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Perforated cover for covering spaces in the cranium and conforming to the shape of the cranium
Assignee: Kinamed Inc
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Filing: 1997-04-11
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Granted: 1999-11-09
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Expires: 2017-04-11
Abstract
Abstract The cranial cover can form a contoured surface to conform to a patient's cranium. The cover is an array of generally evenly spaced screw-receiving openings. Arms extend between the screw-receiving openings from one screw-receiving opening to the adjacent screw-receiving openings. The centerline of each arm is angled to the center of the screw-receiving openings between which the arm extends. The four arms of four adjacent screw-receiving openings create a rhombus shaped central opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Bruce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/80; A61B17/8085; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/28; A61F2/2846; A61F2/2875; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S606/00; Y10S606/902; Y10S606/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
In a cover for covering a contoured surface comprising an array of generally evenly spaced screw-receiving openings, arms extending between the screw-receiving openings from one screw-receiving opening to the adjacent screw-receiving openings, each screw-receiving opening having a center and each arm having a centerline, the improvement comprising the provision of: the space between the screw-receiving openings and the arms forming a rhombus having four rounded corners whose axes are offset to the common centerlines of the adjacent screw-receiving openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
In a cover for covering a contoured surface comprising an array of generally evenly spaced screw-receiving openings, arms extending between the screw-receiving openings from one screw-receiving opening to the adjacent screw-receiving openings, each screw-receiving opening having a center and each arm having a centerline, the improvement comprising the provision of: the space between the screw-receiving openings and the arms forming a rhombus having four rounded corners whose axes are offset to the common centerlines of the adjacent screw-receiving openings.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-11-08 | 2003-05-10 | 2003-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-11-08 | 2007-05-10 | 2007-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-11-08 | 2011-05-10 | 2011-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |