US3889664A
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Ambulatory traction treatment apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-13
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A surgical brace device for ambulatory treatment of the lower back of a patient includes a pair of spaced apart torso belt members joined together with jack screw connecting means for applying traction to the user between the pair of belts, and a pair of adjustably spaced lordosis pads mounted on the lower belt applies forward pressure on spaced apart back vertebrae.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon D Heuser
- 👤 Rolla J Pennell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/02; A61F5/024; A61F5/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
In an ambulatory traction treatment apparatus having a pair of spaced apart upper and lower torso belts tightenable on a torso by straps depending from each end of said belts, and a pair of spaced-apart tensioning jack screws therebetween for moving said belts apart, the improvement of a pair of mounting means for each said jack screw on the upper torso belt inclusive of ratchet means for rotating each said screw in opposite directions, a pair of mounting means on the lower torso belt inclusive of releasable tooth means for holding each said screw for tensioning and for immediate release of tension, and adjustable mount means on the lower belt holding a pair of spaced-apart lordosis pads, including means for applying forward pressure to said lordosis pads against vertebrae of a patient, said adjustable mount means includes a pair of passage means, an elongated holder for each lordosis pad mounted in each said passage and spring bias means in each said passage of said mount means for frictionally holding each said elongated holder at a predetermined position for prepositioning said lordosis pads.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
In an ambulatory traction treatment apparatus having a pair of spaced apart upper and lower torso belts tightenable on a torso by straps depending from each end of said belts, and a pair of spaced-apart tensioning jack screws therebetween for moving said belts apart, the improvement of a pair of mounting means for each said jack screw on the upper torso belt inclusive of ratchet means for rotating each said screw in opposite directions, a pair of mounting means on the lower torso belt inclusive of releasable tooth means for holding each said screw for tensioning and for immediate release of tension, and adjustable mount means on the lower belt holding a pair of spaced-apart lordosis pads, including means for applying forward pressure to said lordosis pads against vertebrae of a patient, said adjustable mount means includes a pair of passage means, an elongated holder for each lordosis pad mounted in each said passage and spring bias means in each said passage of said mount means for frictionally holding each said elongated holder at a predetermined position for prepositioning said lordosis pads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
In the improvement of claim 1 wherein said torso belts are tightened on the torso of a patient by means of a ratchet take-up on the holding straps.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
In the improvement of claim 2 wherein quick release means is provided on said ratchet means for releasing said ratchet take-up.
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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |