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US3173151A
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Positive grip prosthetic hand having automatic locking means
Assignee: Otto Bock Orthopädische Industrie KG
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Filing: 1962-07-06
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1982-07-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glabiszewski Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/50; A61F2/54; A61F2/58; A61F2/583; A61F2/588
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A PROSTHETIC HAND COMPRISING: (A) A HAND HOUSING, (B) A PAIR OF FINGERS SWIVELLY MOUNTED ON SAID HAND HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO MOVE CONVERGENTLY AND DIVERGENTLY THEREON; (C) A THUMB HAVING STUB SHAFTS FIXEDLY SECURED THERETO AND EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS ALONG RELATIVELY ANGLED AXES INTO THE INNER ENDS OF SAID FINGERS TO PROVIDE A PIVOTAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FLANGERS, AND (D) MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE THUMB AND FINGERS BETWEEN CLOSED AND OPEN POSITIONS TO PROVIDE SAID CONVERGENT AND DIVERGENT MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A PROSTHETIC HAND COMPRISING: (A) A HAND HOUSING, (B) A PAIR OF FINGERS SWIVELLY MOUNTED ON SAID HAND HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO MOVE CONVERGENTLY AND DIVERGENTLY THEREON; (C) A THUMB HAVING STUB SHAFTS FIXEDLY SECURED THERETO AND EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS ALONG RELATIVELY ANGLED AXES INTO THE INNER ENDS OF SAID FINGERS TO PROVIDE A PIVOTAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FLANGERS, AND (D) MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE THUMB AND FINGERS BETWEEN CLOSED AND OPEN POSITIONS TO PROVIDE SAID CONVERGENT AND DIVERGENT MOVEMENT.
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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |