IP Library Granted Patent US 1,107,914
Granted Patent S1
US 1,107,914 · App. 29/947,440 · Granted Dec 30, 2025

Trephine blade

Inventor: Chameen Samarawickrama (North Epping, AU)
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Patent No.
US 1,107,914
App. No.
29/947,440
Granted
Dec 30, 2025
Kind
S1
Claims (1)

The ornamental design for a trephine blade, as shown and described.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 25, 2026
From: SAMARAWICKRAMA, CHAMEEN DILANTHA
To: CORZA MEDICAL, INC.; SAMARAWICKRAMA, CHAMEEN DILANTHA
Reel/Frame 074180/0555 →
Priority Claims (2)
AU 202318506 · Dec 15, 2023 · national
AU 202318507 · Dec 15, 2023 · national
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