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Means for supporting a limb in relaxed position
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-01
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Granted: 1975-06-10
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Expires: 1994-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A flexible support is provided designed to be positioned along the inner area of an elbow or knee to prevent the limb from remaining in an extended position but to hold and restrain the limb in a relaxed angular position. The support is formed with a padded curved portion held in position inwardly of the elbow or knee joint by means of suitably positioned straps thus serving to compel the limb in question to remain in a relaxed angular position.
Inventors
- 👤 Steve Lebold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 17:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3715; A61F5/3723; A61F5/373; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0104; A61F5/0118
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
Means for supporting a limb in a relaxed angular position which comprises a resilient contoured pad having a semirigid backing adapted to engage the inside surfaces of the joint between upper and members of the limb, said pad and said backing being bent at an angle of at least 15* and a pair of cooperating strap members affixed to said pad and adapted to lie above and below said joint and adapted to surround said upper and lower members with sufficient tension to exert leverage upon said members and said joint to retain said members in angular position with respect to each other, said pad and said strap members cooperating to restrain said limb from being extended and maintained in an angular position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
Means for supporting a limb in a relaxed angular position which comprises a resilient contoured pad having a semirigid backing adapted to engage the inside surfaces of the joint between upper and members of the limb, said pad and said backing being bent at an angle of at least 15* and a pair of cooperating strap members affixed to said pad and adapted to lie above and below said joint and adapted to surround said upper and lower members with sufficient tension to exert leverage upon said members and said joint to retain said members in angular position with respect to each other, said pad and said strap members cooperating to restrain said limb from being extended and maintained in an angular position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
Means according to claim 1 wherein the pad is adapted to conform to the inner joint of an elbow and is held in position by straps extending aroung the upper and lower arms, and wherein the angular position is between about 15* and 175* from the extended position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
Means according to claim 1 wherein the pad is adapted to conform to the inner portion of a knee joint and the straps extend around thigh and leg portions of the knee, and wherein the angular position is between about 15* and 90* from the extended position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
Means according to claim 1 comprising a pair of strap members extending from each side of said pad, said strap members of each pair being spaced from each other, each such strap having a fastening member affixed thereto for engagement with a cooperating fastening member affixed to a strap extending from the opposite side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
Means according to claim 4 wherein the cooperating fastening members are elements of the hook and loop fabric type.
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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) | 1978-06-09 | 1978-12-09 | 1979-06-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-09 | 1982-12-09 | 1983-06-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-09 | 1986-12-09 | 1987-06-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |