Method and apparatus for applying a knot to a suture
US 11,744,576 In forceTerm ends Feb 15, 2027 · From the USPTO record
20-year base term ended Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2006
Feb 15, 2027
Sep 5, 2023
How we calculated this date
| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts Jun 19, 2006, when the earliest non-provisional application in its chain was filed (this one was filed Aug 31, 2020) | Jun 19, 2026 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | Every parent in the chain resolved | no change | High confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | +241 days, USPTO patent term adjustment record | Feb 15, 2027 | High confidence |
| Terminal disclaimer cap | None on record | no cap applied | High confidence |
| Patent term extension | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Fee events | No maintenance fee can end the term early | In force | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Feb 15, 2027 | From the USPTO record |
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