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Upper arm brace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-09-08
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Granted: 1984-03-13
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Expires: 2001-09-08
Abstract
Abstract An upper arm brace to be secured about the upper arm of a wearer in two parts, a posterior segment and an anterior segment. The two segments intermate in a clam shell type embrace about the arm of a wearer to lend support to it; the segments are held in mated relation by a plurality of straps.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan Finnieston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; A61F5/05858
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
An upper arm brace for protecting and reinforcing the surfaces of the upper arm of the wearer between the shoulder zone and the elbow zone, said brace comprising, an elongate, generally U-shaped posterior member having a base and sidewalls adapted to extend around the posterior surface of the upper arm, an elongate generally C shaped anterior member having a base and side walls adapted to extend around the anterior surface of the upper arm, the posterior member and the anterior member having longitudinal side edges being disposed in overlapping relationship with each other whereby the anterior and posterior members encase the upper arm with the inner surface of the anterior and posterior members in contact with the surface of the upper arm, said anterior and posterior members being of a semi-rigid material with the side walls of said members capable of being flexed, the base of the anterior member having a central portion bulged outwardly to accommodate the bicep muscle whereby the engagement of the outwardly bulged central portion of the anterior member with the bicep muscle assists in retaining the arm brace in a predetermined position on the upper arm, fastener means mounted on said posterior member for securing said posterior and anterior members snugly together in overlapping relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
An upper arm brace for protecting and reinforcing the surfaces of the upper arm of the wearer between the shoulder zone and the elbow zone, said brace comprising, an elongate, generally U-shaped posterior member having a base and sidewalls adapted to extend around the posterior surface of the upper arm, an elongate generally C shaped anterior member having a base and side walls adapted to extend around the anterior surface of the upper arm, the posterior member and the anterior member having longitudinal side edges being disposed in overlapping relationship with each other whereby the anterior and posterior members encase the upper arm with the inner surface of the anterior and posterior members in contact with the surface of the upper arm, said anterior and posterior members being of a semi-rigid material with the side walls of said members capable of being flexed, the base of the anterior member having a central portion bulged outwardly to accommodate the bicep muscle whereby the engagement of the outwardly bulged central portion of the anterior member with the bicep muscle assists in retaining the arm brace in a predetermined position on the upper arm, fastener means mounted on said posterior member for securing said posterior and anterior members snugly together in overlapping relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
An upper arm brace according to claim 1 wherein said members comprise a molded structure of plastic material and have a plurality of holes therein arranged in a venting pattern, said anterior member having an inside surface of perforated foam material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
An upper arm brace according to claim 1 wherein the base of the posterior member has a lower edge extending beyond the side walls of the posterior member to cover the posterior portion of the arm immediately above the elbow, and the base of the anterior member has a lower edge curved upwardly to form a recessed portion received in the crotch between the upper arm and forearm of the wearer.
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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) | 1987-03-13 | 1987-09-12 | 1988-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-13 | 1991-09-12 | 1992-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-13 | 1995-09-12 | 1996-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |