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US3118443A
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Head halter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-11
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Granted: 1964-01-21
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Expires: 1982-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L Dykinga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0218; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/1604; A61H2201/1607; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A HEAD HALTER THROUGH WHICH TRACTION MAY BE APPLIED TO A PATIENT''S HEAD COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BACK PIECE ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO SPAN A PORTION OF THE REAR OF THE PATIENT''S HEAD INCLUDING MEANS THROUGH WHICH TRACTION MAY BE EXERTED AGAINST THE HEAD HALTER, A FIRST STRAP HAVING ONE END CONNECTED NEAR ONE END OF THE BACK PIECE ASSEMBLY AND HAVING ITS OTHER END CONNECTED NEAR THE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE BACK PIECE ASSEMBLY, A SECOND STRAP HAVING ONE END CONNECTED NEAR THE OTHER END OF THE BACK PIECE ASSEMBLY AND HAVING ITS OTHER END CONNECTED NEAR THE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE BACK PIECE ASSEMBLY, A CHIN PIECE ASSEMBLY, ADJUSTING MEANS CONNECTING SAID CHIN PIECE ASSEMBLY AND SAID STRAPS WHICH PERMIT SAID STRAPS TO BE FREELY ADJUSTABLY MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID CONNECTING MEANS AND MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID STRAPS IN PREDETERMINED POSITIONS WITH RESPECT TO SAID CHIN PIECE ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A HEAD HALTER THROUGH WHICH TRACTION MAY BE APPLIED TO A PATIENT''S HEAD COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BACK PIECE ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO SPAN A PORTION OF THE REAR OF THE PATIENT''S HEAD INCLUDING MEANS THROUGH WHICH TRACTION MAY BE EXERTED AGAINST THE HEAD HALTER, A FIRST STRAP HAVING ONE END CONNECTED NEAR ONE END OF THE BACK PIECE ASSEMBLY AND HAVING ITS OTHER END CONNECTED NEAR THE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE BACK PIECE ASSEMBLY, A SECOND STRAP HAVING ONE END CONNECTED NEAR THE OTHER END OF THE BACK PIECE ASSEMBLY AND HAVING ITS OTHER END CONNECTED NEAR THE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE BACK PIECE ASSEMBLY, A CHIN PIECE ASSEMBLY, ADJUSTING MEANS CONNECTING SAID CHIN PIECE ASSEMBLY AND SAID STRAPS WHICH PERMIT SAID STRAPS TO BE FREELY ADJUSTABLY MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID CONNECTING MEANS AND MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID STRAPS IN PREDETERMINED POSITIONS WITH RESPECT TO SAID CHIN PIECE ASSEMBLY.
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) | 1967-01-20 | 1967-07-22 | 1968-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-20 | 1971-07-22 | 1972-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-20 | 1975-07-22 | 1976-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |