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henke: That is the start of the equation for calculating patent life, and there are many other variables to examine. In the case of '048, there is a priority date which sets the "filing" date of those patents to the original priority date of 1995. But then you have to also consider adjustments ('048 has none).

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henke:

There are better sources than Wiki on calculating patent terms:

A general summary (but assumes reader is familiar with patent law):
http://www.patentlyo.com/patent/2010/06/calculating-patent-term.html
Check comments.

A detailed approach which is very accurate:
http://www.bpmlegal.com/howtoterm.html