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Sep 11, 2026
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Prosecution, PTAB & CAFC
PTAB Proceedings (IPR, PGR, CBM, DER)
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Federal Circuit (CAFC)
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Terminal Disclaimer
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Prosecution History
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Maintenance Fees
Grant
Jul 24, 2018
3.5-yr
Jan 24, 2022
Paid Jan 24, 2022
7.5-yr
Jan 24, 2026
Paid Jan 20, 2026
11.5-yr
Jan 24, 2030
Expiry
Dec 10, 2035
Entity Status
Small Entity
Expires
Dec 10, 2035 (9.2 yr remaining)
Term Adjustment
+56 days (~0.2 yr)
Assignments
AssignmentReel/Frame: 047433/0817Recorded: Nov 7, 2018
From
CRAIG A FREDERICKInventor
Jun 8, 2007
HANI KAYYALIInventor
Jun 8, 2007
BRIAN M KOLKOWSKIInventor
Jun 8, 2007
ROBERT N SCHMIDTInventor
Jun 8, 2007
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CLEVELAND MEDICAL DEVICES INC.