US3323518A
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Device for inducing motion to a joint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-10
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Granted: 1967-06-06
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Expires: 1984-04-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard M Swanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0274; A61H1/0277; A61H1/0237; A61H1/024; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18056; Y10T74/18296; Y10T74/18304; Y10T74/18312; Y10T74/1832
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A THERAPEUTIC APPARATUS ADAPTED TO IMPART ALTERNATING MOTIONS OF FLEXION AND EXTENSION TO A JOINT OF THE BODY, COMPRISING: (A) A TRANSDUCER WITH MEANS FOR TRANSFORMING ROTATIONAL MOTION INTO RECIPROCATING MOTION ADAPTED TO CAUSE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID TRANSDUCER ALTERNATELY TO EXTEND AND RETRACT RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER; AND (B) MEANS FOR AFFIXING SAID OPPOSITE ENDS TO SELECTED PORTIONS OF THE PATIENT''S BODY ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID JOINT SO THAT ALTERNATE EXTENSION AND RETRACTION WILL EFFECT THE DESIRED FLEXION AND EXTENSION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A THERAPEUTIC APPARATUS ADAPTED TO IMPART ALTERNATING MOTIONS OF FLEXION AND EXTENSION TO A JOINT OF THE BODY, COMPRISING: (A) A TRANSDUCER WITH MEANS FOR TRANSFORMING ROTATIONAL MOTION INTO RECIPROCATING MOTION ADAPTED TO CAUSE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID TRANSDUCER ALTERNATELY TO EXTEND AND RETRACT RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER; AND (B) MEANS FOR AFFIXING SAID OPPOSITE ENDS TO SELECTED PORTIONS OF THE PATIENT''S BODY ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID JOINT SO THAT ALTERNATE EXTENSION AND RETRACTION WILL EFFECT THE DESIRED FLEXION AND EXTENSION.
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) | 1970-06-05 | 1970-12-05 | 1971-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-05 | 1974-12-05 | 1975-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-05 | 1978-12-05 | 1979-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |