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Method of fabricating pliable braided polyfilamentous threads
Assignee: Sutures Inc
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Filing: 1965-03-10
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Granted: 1966-06-28
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Expires: 1985-03-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard D Kurtz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L17/00; A61L17/06; A61L17/10; A61L17/105; D; D06; D06C; D06C29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
IN A METHOD OF FABRICATING PLIABLE POLYFILAMENTOUS BRAIDED STRANDS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING THE STEP OF SUBJECTING A HOT-STRETCHED POLYFILAMENTOUS PLASTIC BRAIDED STRAND TO REPEATED FLEXION TO CAUSE RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN ADJACENT FILAMENTS OF THE POLYFILAMENTOUS BRAIDED STRAND TO THEREBY PROVIDE A SOFT AND PLIABLE PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
IN A METHOD OF FABRICATING PLIABLE POLYFILAMENTOUS BRAIDED STRANDS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING THE STEP OF SUBJECTING A HOT-STRETCHED POLYFILAMENTOUS PLASTIC BRAIDED STRAND TO REPEATED FLEXION TO CAUSE RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN ADJACENT FILAMENTS OF THE POLYFILAMENTOUS BRAIDED STRAND TO THEREBY PROVIDE A SOFT AND PLIABLE PRODUCT.
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) | 1969-06-27 | 1969-12-27 | 1970-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-27 | 1973-12-27 | 1974-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |