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US 12,714,422 · App. 18/312,239 · Granted Aug 25, 2026

Bone staple, instrument and method of use and manufacturing

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Patent No.
US 12,714,422
App. No.
18/312,239
Granted
Aug 25, 2026
Kind
B2
Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 6, 2026
From: FOX, WILLIAM CASEY
To: HIGH FLIGHT IP, LLC
Reel/Frame 074583/0758 →
Continuity (3)
Division 16723113 · Dec 20, 2019
Continuation 13192162 · Jul 27, 2011
Related Publication 20230270435A1 · Aug 31, 2023
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