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James R. Hulka

Examiner (ID: 18943, Phone: (571)270-7553 , Office: P/3645 )

Most Active Art Unit
3645
Art Unit(s)
3662, 3645, 4132
Total Applications
1154
Issued Applications
881
Pending Applications
77
Abandoned Applications
222

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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18/602873
Expandable frame for medical device Mar 11, 2024 Issued
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18/438641
MEDICAL DEVICE THAT INCLUDES COATING MATERIAL Feb 11, 2024 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19280115 [patent_doc_number] => 20240216588 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-07-04 [patent_title] => HEART VALVE THAT INCLUDES COATING MATERIAL [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/434290 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-02-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 39765 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -28 [patent_words_short_claim] => 120 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18434290 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/434290
Heart valve that includes coating material Feb 5, 2024 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18752163 [patent_doc_number] => 20230355381 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-11-09 [patent_title] => Detachable Cell Configuration for Valve in Valve [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/297711 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-04-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 8043 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 156 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18297711 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/297711
Detachable Cell Configuration for Valve in Valve Apr 9, 2023 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19390971 [patent_doc_number] => 20240280841 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-08-22 [patent_title] => Intra-Ocular Lens Camera [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/110763 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-02-16 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3559 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -15 [patent_words_short_claim] => 25 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18110763 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/110763
Intra-Ocular Lens Camera Feb 15, 2023 Pending
Array ( [id] => 18418081 [patent_doc_number] => 20230172538 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-06-08 [patent_title] => IMPLANTABLE REPORTING PROCESSOR FOR AN ALERT IMPLANT [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/105160 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-02-02 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 62808 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 98 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18105160 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/105160
IMPLANTABLE REPORTING PROCESSOR FOR AN ALERT IMPLANT Feb 1, 2023 Pending
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18/102320
Tissue Repair Medical Devices and Methods Jan 26, 2023 Pending
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17/935860
HYDRAULIC IMPLANT CRIMPING SYSTEMS AND METHODS Sep 26, 2022 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19111370 [patent_doc_number] => 20240123120 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-04-18 [patent_title] => HIGH-ADHESION ARTIFICIAL CORNEAL ENDOTHELIAL SHEET, PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/041954 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-07-13 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 4129 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -13 [patent_words_short_claim] => 67 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18041954 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/041954
HIGH-ADHESION ARTIFICIAL CORNEAL ENDOTHELIAL SHEET, PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF Jul 12, 2022 Pending
Array ( [id] => 18064280 [patent_doc_number] => 20220395367 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-12-15 [patent_title] => DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANIPULATING NASAL TISSUES [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/837881 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-06-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 27022 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -51 [patent_words_short_claim] => 77 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17837881 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/837881
DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANIPULATING NASAL TISSUES Jun 9, 2022 Pending
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17/832648
Elastomeric Skin Contact Material that Contains and Releases CBD Oil Jun 4, 2022 Pending
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17/745665
SCLERAL LENS WITH FENESTRATION AND POCKETS May 15, 2022 Pending
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17/662903
IMPLANT SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING A MOBILE GLENOSPHERE May 10, 2022 Pending
Array ( [id] => 17865102 [patent_doc_number] => 20220287837 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-09-15 [patent_title] => Delivery System Radiopaque (RO) Markers For TAVR Commissure Alignment [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/691689 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-03-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 7494 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 66 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17691689 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/691689
Delivery system radiopaque (RO) markers for TAVR commissure alignment Mar 9, 2022 Issued
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17/589817
Launcher for Introduction of A Medical Device Jan 30, 2022 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 18522562 [patent_doc_number] => 20230233211 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-07-27 [patent_title] => Delivery and Detachment System for an Implantable Intravascular Treatment Device [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/583091 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-24 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 6588 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 290 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17583091 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/583091
Delivery and Detachment System for an Implantable Intravascular Treatment Device Jan 23, 2022 Pending
Array ( [id] => 17747891 [patent_doc_number] => 20220226094 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-07-21 [patent_title] => METHOD USING CUSTOM PATIENT SPECIFIC IMPLANTS TO DECREASE THE NATURAL RATE OF AGING SITE SPECIFIC REGIONS OF THE FACIAL SKELETON [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/577494 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-18 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3180 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -12 [patent_words_short_claim] => 96 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17577494 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/577494
METHOD USING CUSTOM PATIENT SPECIFIC IMPLANTS TO DECREASE THE NATURAL RATE OF AGING SITE SPECIFIC REGIONS OF THE FACIAL SKELETON Jan 17, 2022 Abandoned
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17/568867
Combination of Lens Holder and Lens Injector Cartridge for Intraocular Lens With Multiple Optical Elements Jan 4, 2022 Pending
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17/646960
POLY(GLYCEROL SEBACATE) URETHANE ELASTOMERIC LEAFLET FOR HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT Jan 3, 2022 Pending
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17/567616
ARTIFICIAL ARTICULATION HAVING STABLE FIXING MEANS FOR UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Jan 2, 2022 Abandoned
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