US3302641A
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Lumbar traction table
Assignee: BERNE Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1964-11-04
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Granted: 1967-02-07
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Expires: 1984-11-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Berne
- 👤 Nebera John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0218; A61H1/0222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A THERAPEUTIC TRACTION TABLE COMPRISING AN UPPER SUPPORT FOR THE TORSO OF A PATIENT, A MOVABLE UNIT EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM ONE END OF SAID SUPPORT, A KNEELING PAD EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE LOWER END OF SAID UNIT AND BEING OF SUFFICIENT EXTENT TO ACCOMMODATE THE KNEES AND ADJACENT PORTIONS OF THE SHINS OF A PATIENT AND SUPPORT THE PATIENT''S WEIGHT, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID UNIT FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID SUPPORT IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FRONTS OF THE THIGHS OF THE PATIENT KNEELING ON SAID KNEELING PAD, A FORCE-TRANSMITTING DEVICE CONNECTED TO SAID UNIT, AND POWER MEANS FOR ALTERNATELY APPLYING A FORCE TO SAID FORCE-TRANSMITTING DEVICE AND RELEASING FORCE THEREFROM TO ALTERNATELY MOVE SAID UNIT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID SUPPORT TO ALTERNATELY APPLY A TRACTION FORCE TO THE SPINE OF THE PATIENT AND TO RELEASE SUCH TRACTION FORCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A THERAPEUTIC TRACTION TABLE COMPRISING AN UPPER SUPPORT FOR THE TORSO OF A PATIENT, A MOVABLE UNIT EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM ONE END OF SAID SUPPORT, A KNEELING PAD EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE LOWER END OF SAID UNIT AND BEING OF SUFFICIENT EXTENT TO ACCOMMODATE THE KNEES AND ADJACENT PORTIONS OF THE SHINS OF A PATIENT AND SUPPORT THE PATIENT''S WEIGHT, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID UNIT FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID SUPPORT IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FRONTS OF THE THIGHS OF THE PATIENT KNEELING ON SAID KNEELING PAD, A FORCE-TRANSMITTING DEVICE CONNECTED TO SAID UNIT, AND POWER MEANS FOR ALTERNATELY APPLYING A FORCE TO SAID FORCE-TRANSMITTING DEVICE AND RELEASING FORCE THEREFROM TO ALTERNATELY MOVE SAID UNIT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID SUPPORT TO ALTERNATELY APPLY A TRACTION FORCE TO THE SPINE OF THE PATIENT AND TO RELEASE SUCH TRACTION FORCE.
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) | 1970-02-06 | 1970-08-08 | 1971-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-06 | 1974-08-08 | 1975-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-06 | 1978-08-08 | 1979-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |