US3827431A
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Orthopedic appliance having detachable fastening means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-03
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1992-04-03
Abstract
Abstract An orthopedic appliance includes a pad member adapted to hold the appliance onto a limb, such as a human leg or arm, which pad is readily removable from the appliance and easily installed on it. In a highly preferred structure the pad has fastened to it a plurality of channel or similar members adapted to hold it to brace portions of the orthopedic device in proper position when the pad is laced or otherwise fastened about the limb. Yet, although the pad can be removed readily for washing it will not fall off the appliance, even when the orthopedic device is not held to the limb. Also, it may be readily reinstalled on the appliance without the need for snapping, tying or similarly fastening it into place on the appliance parts.
Inventors
- 👤 I Pecorella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0123; A61F5/0125; A61F2005/0132; A61F2005/0158; A61F2005/016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
An orthopedic appliance which comprises a plurality of substantially longitudinally extending brace members, a pad for holding such brace members in position adjacent and substantially parallel to a limb, said pad being interposed between the brace members and the limb to cushion the limb against irritating contact with the brace members and adapted to pass substantially around the limb, plural open ended fastening means on the exterior of the pad held in place on it, each of which fastening means fits a portion of each of the respective brace members and is tranversely slidably engageable with such a brace member by relative movement of the brace members into the fastening means past the open end thereof, so as to be brought into fastening relationship with such a member when the pad is tightened about the limb, and is readily disengageable therefrom by reverse relative movement when the pad is loosened with respect to the limb, and means for tightening the pad about the limb, so that the orthopedic appliance may be firmly held to the limb.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
An orthopedic appliance which comprises a plurality of substantially longitudinally extending brace members, a pad for holding such brace members in position adjacent and substantially parallel to a limb, said pad being interposed between the brace members and the limb to cushion the limb against irritating contact with the brace members and adapted to pass substantially around the limb, plural open ended fastening means on the exterior of the pad held in place on it, each of which fastening means fits a portion of each of the respective brace members and is tranversely slidably engageable with such a brace member by relative movement of the brace members into the fastening means past the open end thereof, so as to be brought into fastening relationship with such a member when the pad is tightened about the limb, and is readily disengageable therefrom by reverse relative movement when the pad is loosened with respect to the limb, and means for tightening the pad about the limb, so that the orthopedic appliance may be firmly held to the limb.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
An orthopedic appliance according to claim 1 in which the plurality of substantially longitudinally extending brace members is a pair of such members held together at an end thereof by connecting means, said connecting means being adapted to pass around a substantial proportion of a limb, the plural fastening means on the pad exteriors are two such means firmly fastened to the pad and stop means are provided to prevent said plural fastening means from moving longitudinally along the brace means and out of desired position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
An orthopedic appliance according to claim 2 wherein the plural fastening means on the exterior of the pad adapted to fit the brace members are positioned against excessive longitudinal movement between connecting means which pass around about half of the limb.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
An orthopedic appliance according to claim 3 adapted for use over the thigh, knee and shank portions of a leg which comprises plural pads and fastening means on the exteriors of the pads, one of which such pads is adapted for being fastened onto the thigh and another of which is adapted for fastening onto the shank of a leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
An orthopedic appliance according to claim 4 wherein the fastening means on the pad exteriors are metal channels riveted to the pads, the pads are of leather, the clearances between the channel interiors and the braces total 0.020 to 0.050 inch, the clearances between the channels and stops at the ends thereof are between 1/16 and 1/4 inch total and when the channels are in place against the brace when the pad is tightened about the leg, the pad conforms with the shapes of the brace-connecting means, which are shaped to conform with the curvatures of the leg against which they are positioned.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
113 words
An orthopedic appliance according to claim 1 wherein the brace members are connected by rigid members which pass approximately half way around a limb and which are located near the ends of the pad, the plural fastening means on the exterior of the pad are restricted in longitudinal movement by said connecting members and the pad conforms to the shape of the connecting members and cushions the limb and prevents it from contacting such members so that when the fastening means are in place on the brace members the resiliency of the pad pressing against the connecting members holds the fastening means against the brace members, preventing accidental release of the pad therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
An orthopedic appliance according to claim 1 wherein the fastening means on the pad exteriors are channels held to the pads and the pads are of leather, plastic or cloth.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
120 words
A pad for an orthopedic appliance, removably fastenable to brace members of such appliance so as to hold them in position adjacent to and substantially parallel to a limb, so shaped as to fit about a limb and be tightenable about the limb so that the pad is fastenable firmly to it interposed between the limb and the brace members, and plural open ended fastening means on the exterior of the pad and held in place on it, each of which fits a portion of each of the respective brace members of the appliance and is transversely engageable with such brace member so as to be brought into fastening relationship with it when the pad is tightened about the limb.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
120 words
A pad for an orthopedic appliance, removably fastenable to brace members of such appliance so as to hold them in position adjacent to and substantially parallel to a limb, so shaped as to fit about a limb and be tightenable about the limb so that the pad is fastenable firmly to it interposed between the limb and the brace members, and plural open ended fastening means on the exterior of the pad and held in place on it, each of which fits a portion of each of the respective brace members of the appliance and is transversely engageable with such brace member so as to be brought into fastening relationship with it when the pad is tightened about the limb.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
135 words
A pad according to claim 8 wherein the fastening means on the pad exterior are metal channels riveted to the pad, the pad is of leather, the clearances between the channel interiors and the braces against which they are adapted to fit are of 0.020 to 0.050 inch total, the clearances between the channels and stop members on or joined to the braces are between 1/16 and 1/4 inch total and the pad conforms with shaped connecting means between the braces, which means are shaped to conform with the curvature of a leg against which the pad is positioned so that the resiliency of the pad pressing against the connecting members holds the fastening means against the brace members, preventing accidental release of the pad therefrom when it is not fastened tightly about the limb.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A pad according to claim 8 wherein the fastening means on the pad exterior are channels held to the pad and the pad is of leather, plastic or cloth.
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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |