US3759251A
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Knee aligning instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-10
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1992-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A device for aligning one''s knee when it is locked in a cocked position. This device consists primarily of a pair of spaced apart rods with handle portions, the rods being secured together by pivotal cross bars which are adjustable by means of bolt and nut fasteners, the ends of the rods having pad portions for comfort when the device is placed in use.
Inventors
- 👤 F Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B90/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A knee aligning instrument, comprising a pair of spaced apart rods, handle portions carried by said rods for manipulation thereof, pad portions carried by said rods for enabling one end of said rod portions to be placed against the knee so as to apply pressure thereto to enable the bone to be triggered back into place, a pair of cross bars carried by said rods with bolt and nut fastener means for adjustment thereto, rod gauge means carried by said rods of said instrument for securing the pad portions of said rods together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A knee aligning instrument, comprising a pair of spaced apart rods, handle portions carried by said rods for manipulation thereof, pad portions carried by said rods for enabling one end of said rod portions to be placed against the knee so as to apply pressure thereto to enable the bone to be triggered back into place, a pair of cross bars carried by said rods with bolt and nut fastener means for adjustment thereto, rod gauge means carried by said rods of said instrument for securing the pad portions of said rods together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said cross bars of said rods are secured at one end to said rods by bolt and wing fastener means and the opposite ends of said cross bars are pivotally carried together by means of a bolt fastener carried there through having a wing Nut fastener to secure it in place and said gauge portion of said instrument is secured at each end, beneath said pad portion of said instrument.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination according to claim 2, wherein said cross bars provide pivot means for said rods so as to apply a mechanical advantage to the handle portions in order to apply pressure to the knee through said pads of said rods.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination according to claim 3, wherein said pad portions are fixedly secured to the ends opposite said handle portions of said rod and said pad portions serve as surface engaging means against the leg of the user, said gauge being secured beneath said pad portions and said rods are pivotable within the ends of said cross bars secured thereto.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |