US3203418A
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Ear swabs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-20
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1982-06-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A Johnston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F11/00; A61F11/006; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
IN AN EAR SWAB, (A) A SWAB RETAINING HOLDER HAVING AN ARCUATE RETAINING END PORTION ON ONE END THEREOF, (B) SAID RETAINING HOLDER HAVING AN OPENABLE END ON THE OTHER END FROM SAID RETAINING END PORTION AND SAID OPENABLE END LEADING TO SAID RETAINING END PORTION ON THE OTHER END, (C) AND AN ELONGATED SWAB MEMBER IN TUBULAR FORMATION OF FABRIC-LIKE MATERIAL HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN INSERTED ON SAID ARCUATE RETAINING END PORTION WHEN OPEN AND SAID SWAB MEMBER BEING POSITIONED AT THE ARCUATE RETAINING END PORTIONS ABOUT THE CURVATURE OF SAID WIRE TO BE INSERTED INTO THE EAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
IN AN EAR SWAB, (A) A SWAB RETAINING HOLDER HAVING AN ARCUATE RETAINING END PORTION ON ONE END THEREOF, (B) SAID RETAINING HOLDER HAVING AN OPENABLE END ON THE OTHER END FROM SAID RETAINING END PORTION AND SAID OPENABLE END LEADING TO SAID RETAINING END PORTION ON THE OTHER END, (C) AND AN ELONGATED SWAB MEMBER IN TUBULAR FORMATION OF FABRIC-LIKE MATERIAL HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN INSERTED ON SAID ARCUATE RETAINING END PORTION WHEN OPEN AND SAID SWAB MEMBER BEING POSITIONED AT THE ARCUATE RETAINING END PORTIONS ABOUT THE CURVATURE OF SAID WIRE TO BE INSERTED INTO THE EAR.
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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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |