Most patents protect new, useful machines, manufactured items, and processes. This type of patent is known as a utility patent. New, distinct varieties of plant life may also be patented. All utility and plant patents filed after June 8, 1995, have a term of 20 years. Patents filed before that date have a term of either 17 years from the date the patent was issued or 20 years from its earliest filing date, whichever results in the longer term. The third type of patent is a design patent.
For patients not covered by health insurance, physical therapy typically costs $50-$350 or more per session, depending on the length of the session, the service provided during the session and the provider. Physical therapy provided in a hospital setting tends to be more expensive.
View/Post Comments. Dear Colin: My doctor referred me to physical therapy that helped my shoulder pain. However, the problem is money, as the physical therapist says that another three months of PT three times per week is needed for a full recovery..It's $10 every PT appointment, plus 20 percent co-insurance.Does this sound reasonable and how long do most people spend in PT?iew/Post Comments. Dear Colin: My doctor referred me to physical therapy that helped my shoulder pain. However, the problem is money, as the physical therapist says that another three months of PT three times per week is needed for a full recovery..