US3279459A
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Limb encircling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-14
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1984-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Abraham W Schenker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/132; A61B17/135; A61B5/00; A61B5/02; A61B5/021; A61B5/022; A61B5/02233; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A DEVICE FOR ENCIRCLING THE LIMB OF A WEARER COMPRISING: A PAIR OF CONFRONTING STRIPS OF NONSTRETCHABLE FABRIC SECURED TO EACH OTHER ALONG THEIR EDGES TO FORM A NONSTRETCHABLE FABRIC STRIP, A STRIP OF STRETCHABLE FABRIC HAVING OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES SECURED T SAID NONSTRETCHABLE STRIP IN CONFRONTING RELATION THEREWITH TO FORM AN EXPANSIBLE PASSAGE FOR THE WEARER''S LIMB, SAID NONSTRETCHABLE STIP HAVING A FLAP PORTION EXTENDING FROM ONE SIDE EDGE OF SAID STRETCHABLE STRIP AND MOVABLE TO A POSITION IN COVERING OVERLYING RELATION WITH SAID STRETCHABLE STRIP AND THE PORTION OF SAID NON-STRETCHABLE STRIP EXTENDING FROM THE OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES OF SAID STRETCHABLE STRIPS, AN INFLATABLE BLADDER POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID CONFRONTING STRIPS OF NONSTRETCHABLE FABRIC, AND MEANS ON SAID FLAP TO SECURE IT IN SAID COVERING OVERLYING POSITION TO SAID LAST MENTIONED PORTION OF SAID NONSTRETCHABLE STRIP TO THEREBY RENDER SAID PASSAGE NONEXPANSIBLE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
A DEVICE FOR ENCIRCLING THE LIMB OF A WEARER COMPRISING: A PAIR OF CONFRONTING STRIPS OF NONSTRETCHABLE FABRIC SECURED TO EACH OTHER ALONG THEIR EDGES TO FORM A NONSTRETCHABLE FABRIC STRIP, A STRIP OF STRETCHABLE FABRIC HAVING OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES SECURED T SAID NONSTRETCHABLE STRIP IN CONFRONTING RELATION THEREWITH TO FORM AN EXPANSIBLE PASSAGE FOR THE WEARER''S LIMB, SAID NONSTRETCHABLE STIP HAVING A FLAP PORTION EXTENDING FROM ONE SIDE EDGE OF SAID STRETCHABLE STRIP AND MOVABLE TO A POSITION IN COVERING OVERLYING RELATION WITH SAID STRETCHABLE STRIP AND THE PORTION OF SAID NON-STRETCHABLE STRIP EXTENDING FROM THE OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES OF SAID STRETCHABLE STRIPS, AN INFLATABLE BLADDER POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID CONFRONTING STRIPS OF NONSTRETCHABLE FABRIC, AND MEANS ON SAID FLAP TO SECURE IT IN SAID COVERING OVERLYING POSITION TO SAID LAST MENTIONED PORTION OF SAID NONSTRETCHABLE STRIP TO THEREBY RENDER SAID PASSAGE NONEXPANSIBLE.
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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |