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Corrective and protective knee brace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-10-25
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1981-10-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur C Peckham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0104; A61F5/0106; A61F5/0109
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A CORRECTIVE AND PROTECTIVE KNEE FOR EXERTING PRESSURE ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE WEARER''S KNEE JOINT, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF OPPOSITELY DISPOSED PRESSURE PADS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE JOINT; FLEXIBLE MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF STRAPS THE ENDS OF WHICH ARE SECURED TO SAID PADS, SAID STRAPS, WHEN THE BRACE IS WORN, EXTENDING AROUND IN FRONT OF THE WEARER''S KNEE WITH ONE STRAP ABOVE THE KNEE AND THE OTHER BELOW THE KNEE; PRESSURE MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF CURVED RIGID MEMBERS EACH OF WHICH IS SECURED AT ONE END OF ONE OF SAID PADS, SAID MEMBERS BEING ADAPTED TO EXTEND AROUND IN BACK OF THE WEARER''S KNEE IN SPACED RELATION THERETO WHEN THE BRACE IS WORM; AND MEANS CONNECTED TO THE FREE ENDS OF SAID MEMBERS FOR RELEASABLY SECURING SAID ENDS TOGETHER FOR EXERTING PRESSURE ON SAID PADS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A CORRECTIVE AND PROTECTIVE KNEE FOR EXERTING PRESSURE ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE WEARER''S KNEE JOINT, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF OPPOSITELY DISPOSED PRESSURE PADS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE JOINT; FLEXIBLE MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF STRAPS THE ENDS OF WHICH ARE SECURED TO SAID PADS, SAID STRAPS, WHEN THE BRACE IS WORN, EXTENDING AROUND IN FRONT OF THE WEARER''S KNEE WITH ONE STRAP ABOVE THE KNEE AND THE OTHER BELOW THE KNEE; PRESSURE MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF CURVED RIGID MEMBERS EACH OF WHICH IS SECURED AT ONE END OF ONE OF SAID PADS, SAID MEMBERS BEING ADAPTED TO EXTEND AROUND IN BACK OF THE WEARER''S KNEE IN SPACED RELATION THERETO WHEN THE BRACE IS WORM; AND MEANS CONNECTED TO THE FREE ENDS OF SAID MEMBERS FOR RELEASABLY SECURING SAID ENDS TOGETHER FOR EXERTING PRESSURE ON SAID PADS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |