US3920006A
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Inflatable device for healing of tissue
Assignee: ROY LAPIDUS Inc
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Filing: 1974-01-02
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1994-01-02
Abstract
Abstract An inflatable and deflatable flexible structure fitted and held over a portion of the body surface such as a limb which has undergone surgery. The structure has perforations preferably on one surface only and is connected to air pressure means which injects air under pressure.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy Lapidus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H9/00; A61H9/005; A61H9/0078; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/02; A61H2201/0214; A61H2201/0221; A61H2201/025; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A therapeutic device comprising an inflatable and deflatable, flexible tubular member shaped to fit over and be held on a body surface and having perforations on the surface of the member facing the body surface, and means for holding said member in position on said body surface; said tubular member comprising a plurality of independent, separately inflatable sections, each having an opening connecting to a pulsing supply of compressed air; said device being characterized in that deflation occurs solely by the passage of air through said perforations; said separate inflatable sections, perforations and air supply proving a massaging action on said body surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A therapeutic device comprising an inflatable and deflatable, flexible tubular member shaped to fit over and be held on a body surface and having perforations on the surface of the member facing the body surface, and means for holding said member in position on said body surface; said tubular member comprising a plurality of independent, separately inflatable sections, each having an opening connecting to a pulsing supply of compressed air; said device being characterized in that deflation occurs solely by the passage of air through said perforations; said separate inflatable sections, perforations and air supply proving a massaging action on said body surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The therapeutic device of claim 1 shaped to fit over a limb or portion of a limb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein there are two separate, interlacing but alternatingly inflatable sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein there are a plurality of independent, parallel, transversely oriented, inflatable sections.
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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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |