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US8979732B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8979732-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113247565-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | May 7, 2004 |
| Publication date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
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An apparatus for repairing cystocele including an adjustable support member, a pair of superior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, and a pair of inferior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, wherein the distance between the pair of superior support arms and pair of inferior support arms can be increased or decreased by modifying the shape of the support member.
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What is claimed is: 1. A kit for repairing cystocele comprising: an adjustable support apparatus comprising: a support member comprising an upper edge, a lower edge, and first and second sides extending between the upper and lower edges; first and second superior attachment arms, each of which comprises an upper edge, a lower edge, and a longitudinal axis extending along its length, wherein the first superior attachment arm extends from the first side of the support member and…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8979732B2 cover?
- An apparatus for repairing cystocele including an adjustable support member, a pair of superior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, and a pair of inferior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, wherein the distance between the pair of superior support arms and pair of inferior support arms can be increased or decreased by modifying the shape of the s…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Montpetit Karen Pilney, Olson Matthew J, Ams Res Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/0045. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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