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US 12,714,484 · App. 18/921,580 · Granted Aug 25, 2026

Orthopedic device delivering a controlled, repeatable impact

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Patent No.
US 12,714,484
App. No.
18/921,580
Granted
Aug 25, 2026
Kind
B2
Continuity (7)
Continuation 17367875 · Jul 6, 2021
Continuation 15600234 · May 19, 2017
Continuation 15446862 · Mar 1, 2017
Continuation In Part 15439692 · Feb 22, 2017
Provisional Application 62393975 · Sep 13, 2016
Provisional Application 62381864 · Aug 31, 2016
Related Publication 20250195120A1 · Jun 19, 2025
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