US3103215A
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Cervical brace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-30
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Granted: 1963-09-10
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Expires: 1981-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schmidt William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/055; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A CERVICAL BRACE COMPRISING A FRONT PLATE ADAPTED TO BEAR AGAINST THE CHEST PORTION OF THE HUMAN BODY; A REAR PLATE ADAPTED TO BEAR AGAINST THE BACK OF THE BODY; A PAIR OF CURVED SHOULDER BARS HAVING THEIR ENDS PIVOTALLY SECURED TO THE FRONT AND REAR PLATES AND HOLDING THE PLATES FROM FULCRUMING ON THEIR UPPER EDGES, THE BARS BEING SWINGABLE AWAY FROM EACH OTHER TO PERMIT THE DEVICE BEING PLACED OVER THE HEAD AND THEN BEING SWINGABLE TOWARD EACH OTHER; ADJUSTABLE STOPS CARRIED BY THE FRONT AND REAR PLATES FOR LIMITING THE MOVEMENT OF THE SHOULDER BARS TOWARD EACH OTHER; AN ADJUSTABLE FRONT UPRIGHT ADJUSTABLY CARRIED BY THE FRONT PLATE; A SWINGABLE ARM PIVOTED TO THE UPRIGHT NEAR ITS UPPER END; THE UPPER END OF THE ARM SUPPORTING A CHIN PLATE; A DROP LOCK RING CARRIED BY THE ARM AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE UPPER END OF THE ADJUSTABLE UPRIGHT AND WITH SAID ARM FOR RIGIDLY CONNECTING THE ARM TO THE UPRIGHT SO THAT THE CHIN PLATE WILL ENGAGE WITH THE CHIN OF THE WEARER; AN ADJUSTABLE REAR UPRIGHT ADJUSTABLY CARRIED BY THE REAR PLATE; AND AN OCCIPITAL SUPPORTING BAR CARRIED BY THE UPPER END OF THE REAR UPRIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A CERVICAL BRACE COMPRISING A FRONT PLATE ADAPTED TO BEAR AGAINST THE CHEST PORTION OF THE HUMAN BODY; A REAR PLATE ADAPTED TO BEAR AGAINST THE BACK OF THE BODY; A PAIR OF CURVED SHOULDER BARS HAVING THEIR ENDS PIVOTALLY SECURED TO THE FRONT AND REAR PLATES AND HOLDING THE PLATES FROM FULCRUMING ON THEIR UPPER EDGES, THE BARS BEING SWINGABLE AWAY FROM EACH OTHER TO PERMIT THE DEVICE BEING PLACED OVER THE HEAD AND THEN BEING SWINGABLE TOWARD EACH OTHER; ADJUSTABLE STOPS CARRIED BY THE FRONT AND REAR PLATES FOR LIMITING THE MOVEMENT OF THE SHOULDER BARS TOWARD EACH OTHER; AN ADJUSTABLE FRONT UPRIGHT ADJUSTABLY CARRIED BY THE FRONT PLATE; A SWINGABLE ARM PIVOTED TO THE UPRIGHT NEAR ITS UPPER END; THE UPPER END OF THE ARM SUPPORTING A CHIN PLATE; A DROP LOCK RING CARRIED BY THE ARM AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE UPPER END OF THE ADJUSTABLE UPRIGHT AND WITH SAID ARM FOR RIGIDLY CONNECTING THE ARM TO THE UPRIGHT SO THAT THE CHIN PLATE WILL ENGAGE WITH THE CHIN OF THE WEARER; AN ADJUSTABLE REAR UPRIGHT ADJUSTABLY CARRIED BY THE REAR PLATE; AND AN OCCIPITAL SUPPORTING BAR CARRIED BY THE UPPER END OF THE REAR UPRIGHT.
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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) | 1966-09-09 | 1967-03-11 | 1967-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-09 | 1971-03-11 | 1971-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-09 | 1975-03-11 | 1975-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |