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Mary C. Hoffman

Examiner (ID: 7619, Phone: (571)272-5566 , Office: P/3733 )

Most Active Art Unit
3733
Art Unit(s)
3733, PTAB
Total Applications
617
Issued Applications
349
Pending Applications
65
Abandoned Applications
210

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 32000 [patent_doc_number] => 07785337 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2010-08-31 [patent_title] => 'Surgical micro-burring instrument and method of performing sinus surgery' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/657915 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-09-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 5500 [patent_no_of_claims] => 29 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 286 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/785/07785337.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10657915 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/657915
Surgical micro-burring instrument and method of performing sinus surgery Sep 8, 2003 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7326875 [patent_doc_number] => 20040138703 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-07-15 [patent_title] => 'Seal for posterior lateral vertebral disk cavity' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/655852 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-09-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 3 [patent_no_of_words] => 1664 [patent_no_of_claims] => 17 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 25 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0138/20040138703.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10655852 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/655852
Seal for posterior lateral vertebral disk cavity Sep 4, 2003 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 7357469 [patent_doc_number] => 20040049191 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-03-11 [patent_title] => 'System for use in spinal stabilization' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/655440 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-09-04 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 11 [patent_figures_cnt] => 11 [patent_no_of_words] => 5209 [patent_no_of_claims] => 23 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 103 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0049/20040049191.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10655440 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/655440
System for use in spinal stabilization Sep 3, 2003 Issued
Array ( [id] => 916173 [patent_doc_number] => 07322981 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2008-01-29 [patent_title] => 'Polyaxial bone screw with split retainer ring' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/650910 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-08-28 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 4359 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 8 [patent_words_short_claim] => 265 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/322/07322981.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10650910 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/650910
Polyaxial bone screw with split retainer ring Aug 27, 2003 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7471753 [patent_doc_number] => 20040102792 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-05-27 [patent_title] => 'Non-imaging tracking tools and method for hip replacement surgery' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/637304 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-08-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 6 [patent_figures_cnt] => 6 [patent_no_of_words] => 5270 [patent_no_of_claims] => 23 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 58 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0102/20040102792.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10637304 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/637304
Non-imaging tracking tools and method for hip replacement surgery Aug 7, 2003 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7390727 [patent_doc_number] => 20040030402 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-02-12 [patent_title] => 'Elastomeric covers for orthopedic implants' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/633501 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-08-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 3452 [patent_no_of_claims] => 21 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 46 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0030/20040030402.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10633501 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/633501
Elastomeric covers for orthopedic implants Aug 4, 2003 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 7550034 [patent_doc_number] => 08062365 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2011-11-22 [patent_title] => 'Bone supporting devices with bio-absorbable end members' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/633901 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-08-04 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 11 [patent_no_of_words] => 3966 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 280 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/08/062/08062365.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10633901 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/633901
Bone supporting devices with bio-absorbable end members Aug 3, 2003 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7338926 [patent_doc_number] => 20040133204 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-07-08 [patent_title] => 'Expandable bone nails' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/628014 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-07-25 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 6237 [patent_no_of_claims] => 28 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 6 [patent_words_short_claim] => 53 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0133/20040133204.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10628014 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/628014
Expandable bone nails Jul 24, 2003 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 5743928 [patent_doc_number] => 20060089653 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2006-04-27 [patent_title] => 'Kit, guide and method for locating distal femoral resection plane' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/609171 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-06-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 11 [patent_figures_cnt] => 11 [patent_no_of_words] => 9972 [patent_no_of_claims] => 26 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0089/20060089653.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10609171 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/609171
Kit, guide and method for locating distal femoral resection plane Jun 26, 2003 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7370597 [patent_doc_number] => 20040092933 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-05-13 [patent_title] => 'Transpedicular intervertebral disk access methods and devices' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/607070 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-06-25 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 42 [patent_figures_cnt] => 42 [patent_no_of_words] => 20935 [patent_no_of_claims] => 33 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 137 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0092/20040092933.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10607070 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/607070
Transpedicular intervertebral disk access methods and devices Jun 24, 2003 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7414481 [patent_doc_number] => 20040106940 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-06-03 [patent_title] => 'Transpedicular intervertebral disk access methods and devices' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/607478 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-06-25 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 42 [patent_figures_cnt] => 42 [patent_no_of_words] => 20935 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 92 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0106/20040106940.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10607478 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/607478
Transpedicular intervertebral disk access methods and devices Jun 24, 2003 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7440556 [patent_doc_number] => 20040267267 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-12-30 [patent_title] => 'Non-linear reamer for bone preparation and associated method' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/606304 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-06-25 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 38 [patent_figures_cnt] => 38 [patent_no_of_words] => 11221 [patent_no_of_claims] => 28 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 107 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0267/20040267267.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10606304 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/606304
Non-linear reamer for bone preparation and associated method Jun 24, 2003 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 7470949 [patent_doc_number] => 20040054371 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-03-18 [patent_title] => 'Bone screw' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/461250 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-06-11 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 3 [patent_no_of_words] => 5203 [patent_no_of_claims] => 15 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 10 [patent_words_short_claim] => 26 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0054/20040054371.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10461250 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/461250
Bone screw Jun 10, 2003 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 7475753 [patent_doc_number] => 20040097942 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-05-20 [patent_title] => 'System, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/456598 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-06-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 21 [patent_figures_cnt] => 21 [patent_no_of_words] => 23234 [patent_no_of_claims] => 55 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 7 [patent_words_short_claim] => 219 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0097/20040097942.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10456598 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/456598
System, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable Jun 5, 2003 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7475982 [patent_doc_number] => 20040098042 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-05-20 [patent_title] => 'Device with biological tissue scaffold for percutaneous closure of an intracardiac defect and methods thereof' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/453709 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-06-03 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 3159 [patent_no_of_claims] => 17 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 51 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0098/20040098042.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10453709 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/453709
Device with biological tissue scaffold for percutaneous closure of an intracardiac defect and methods thereof Jun 2, 2003 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 7265710 [patent_doc_number] => 20040243246 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-12-02 [patent_title] => 'Hip implant with porous body' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/446069 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-05-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 4 [patent_no_of_words] => 3212 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 69 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0243/20040243246.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10446069 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/446069
Hip implant with porous body May 26, 2003 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 6770840 [patent_doc_number] => 20030216780 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2003-11-20 [patent_title] => 'Two piece cross-pin graft fixation' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/438510 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-05-15 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 6497 [patent_no_of_claims] => 57 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 8 [patent_words_short_claim] => 86 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0216/20030216780.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10438510 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/438510
Two piece cross-pin graft fixation May 14, 2003 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8920136 [patent_doc_number] => 08486066 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-07-16 [patent_title] => 'Spacer' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/438705 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2003-05-15 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 11542 [patent_no_of_claims] => 32 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 263 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10438705 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/438705
Spacer May 14, 2003 Issued
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10/438249
Apparatus and method for spinal stabilization May 12, 2003 Abandoned
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10/435330
Dynamic fixation device and method of use May 7, 2003 Issued
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