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US4011596A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Forearm and wrist protector

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-03
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1995-12-03
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Abstract

Abstract There is disclosed a protective device to reduce the hazards of fractures and injuries to the forearm and wrist that is particularly intended for wearing by skate board riders and the like who are subject to falls to hard paved surfaces which often result in fractures of the distal, ulna, radius or carpus. The device has a rigid, impact-absorbing, splint member which overlies the forearm and wrist of the wearer, extending from the elbow to the metacarpalphthlangic joint. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes first and second rigid, impact-absorbing, splint members that are connected by hinge means at the wrist to provide a limited freedom of flexing of the wrist and that overlie the undersurface of the forearm and palm of the wearer. Sleeve means are provided for removable attachment of the device to the limb of the wearer and appropriate cushioning layers are provided to insure the comfort of the device and, optionally, to provide enhanced impact absorbing capability.

Inventors

  • 👤 Enrique G. Chang

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 05:13
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/08; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 91 words
A protective device comprising: a rigid, load-bearing splint to extend along the underside of the forearm of the wearer thereof from the upper portion of the forearm to the metacarpal-phthlangic joint, overlying the palm of the hand, to provide protective, load-bearing support for the distal, ulna, radius and carpus of said wearer; cushion means carried on the outside surface of said splint means for absorption of impacts thereto; and limb encircling means including fastening means for repeated attachment and detachment for removably securing said splint to a wearer's forearm and hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 91 words
A protective device comprising: a rigid, load-bearing splint to extend along the underside of the forearm of the wearer thereof from the upper portion of the forearm to the metacarpal-phthlangic joint, overlying the palm of the hand, to provide protective, load-bearing support for the distal, ulna, radius and carpus of said wearer; cushion means carried on the outside surface of said splint means for absorption of impacts thereto; and limb encircling means including fastening means for repeated attachment and detachment for removably securing said splint to a wearer's forearm and hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 57 words
The protective device of claim 1 wherein said splint is formed of a first splint member to extend to the carpus of a wearer, a second splint member to extend from the carpus to said metacarpal-phthlangic joint and flexible hinge means connecting said first and second splint members end-to-end and permitting a limited freedom of flexing therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 35 words
The protective device of claim 2 including second cushion means carried on the inside surface of at least one of said first and second splint members for adapting to the contour of the wearer's limbs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 19 words
The protective device of claim 3 wherein said second cushion means are carried on both of said splint members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 15 words
The protective device of claim 2 wherein said limb encircling means comprises fabric sleeve means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 25 words
The protective device of claim 5 wherein said fabric sleeve means is formed by a fabric band extending longitudinally, coextensively with said first splint member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 25 words
The protective device of claim 6 including closure means carried by said sleeve means for fixedly securing said device to the forearm of the wearer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 16 words
The protective device of claim 2 wherein said splint members are formed of rigid, impact-absorbent plastics.

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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) 1980-03-14 1980-09-13 1981-03-15 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-03-14 1984-09-13 1985-03-15 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-03-14 1988-09-13 1989-03-15 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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