Methods and Apparatus for Selective Tissue Ablation
US 12,408,979 In forceTerm ends May 7, 2035 · Medium confidence
20-year base term ends May 7, 2035
Why Medium: A parent in the chain could not be resolved.
May 7, 2015
May 7, 2035
Sep 9, 2025
How we calculated this date
| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts May 7, 2015, when the earliest non-provisional application in its chain was filed (this one was filed May 24, 2024); a parent in its chain could not be resolved (the next row) | May 7, 2035 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | A parent in the chain could not be resolved | dated from this application's own claim | Medium confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Terminal disclaimer cap | Disclaimer resolved from the filed document (refs US 12,390,272) | resolves to May 7, 2035, no earlier than this term, so no change | High confidence |
| Patent term extension | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Fee events | 0 of 2 maintenance fees paid | In force | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | May 7, 2035 | Medium confidence |
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