Moisture-expandable prosthesis
CA 1066977 A · Owner: Xomed · Inventors: Haerr, Raymond H.
Overview
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Open the CIPO recordAbstract From the Canadian patent
A hollow-cylintrical tube of dehydrated regener-, ated cellulose sponge material is tightly compressed to provide an elongate member of minimal diameter having sufficient rigidity to be inserted endwise into a body opening where it will, when moistened, expand radially whereby to substantially engage the inner peripheral walls of the opening for securing it against accidental or unintentional dislodgement therefrom. When used in association with an ear canal an axial opening through the expanded member permits sound waves to reach the ear drum. - 2 -
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Why it's free to use
- Granted November 27, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 27, 1996.
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