US3881472A
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Splint for the leg of a dog or cat
Assignee: Edgewood Surgical Co Inc
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Filing: 1974-02-22
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1994-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A splint for the leg of a dog or a cat. The splint is formed of an integral plastic member which is generally semicylindrical in cross section and lined along its interior surface with a soft, resilient material such as foam rubber or the like. The area of the splint which receives the paw is ventrally turned so as to place the carpal or wrist joint in a normal resting position. In addition, the splint provides a recess in the location of the carpal pad on the animal''s leg, with such recess being configured so as to receive the carpal pad and thus prevent pressure necrosis.
Inventors
- 👤 George Timothy Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A splint for the lower front leg of a small animal such as a dog or a cat comprising: a rigid elongate member having a forward and rear portion which is generally part cylindrical in cross-section for securing to the ventral portion of the animal''s leg, said forward portion of the member being adapted to receive the paw and carpal pad of a small animal and being inclined ventrally at an angle relative to the rear portion of the member and adapted to be positioned upwardly of the location of the carpal pad, said member defining a recess to receive the carpal pad of the leg, said member on its concave inner surface being lined with a soft, resilient material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A splint for the lower front leg of a small animal such as a dog or a cat comprising: a rigid elongate member having a forward and rear portion which is generally part cylindrical in cross-section for securing to the ventral portion of the animal''s leg, said forward portion of the member being adapted to receive the paw and carpal pad of a small animal and being inclined ventrally at an angle relative to the rear portion of the member and adapted to be positioned upwardly of the location of the carpal pad, said member defining a recess to receive the carpal pad of the leg, said member on its concave inner surface being lined with a soft, resilient material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The splint of claim 1 in which the angle of inclination is about 10* - 15*.
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) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |