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US3285243A
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Cervical collar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-02
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-01-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Yellin Louis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:29
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
155 words
A CERVICAL COLLAR COMPRISING A NECK PIECE, SAID NECK PIECE BEING SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID AND BEING OF A SUBSTANTIAL HEIGHT THEREBY ADAPTED TO SUPPORT THE CHIN OF A WEARER, A POSTERIOR BAR ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO SAID NECK PIECE, SAID POSTERIOR BAR INCLUDING A RIGID CURVILINEAR SUPPORT HAVING A HEIGHT GREATER THAN THE HEIGHT OF SAID NECK PIECE, SAID RIGID CURVILINEAR SUPPORT BEING CURVED THEREBY ADAPTED TO FIT THE NECK OF A WEARER, SAID RIGID CURVILINEAR SUPPORT HAVING A FLARED CURVED UPWARD END THEREBY ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE BASE OF THE SKULL OF A WEARER TO PREVENT ROTATION OF THE HEAD OF THE WEARER, SELECTIVELY SECURABLE CONNECTING MEANS INTEGRAL WITH THE CENTER OF SAID POSTERIOR BAR FOR SELECTIVELY SECURING SAID POSTERIOR BAR AT THE CENTER PORTION THEREOF TO SIDE SURFACES OF SAID NECK PIECE, SAID SELECTIVELY SECURABLE CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING FLEXIBLE CONNECTING ARMS INTEGRAL WITH AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES OF THE CENTER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A CERVICAL COLLAR COMPRISING A NECK PIECE, SAID NECK PIECE BEING SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID AND BEING OF A SUBSTANTIAL HEIGHT THEREBY ADAPTED TO SUPPORT THE CHIN OF A WEARER, A POSTERIOR BAR ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO SAID NECK PIECE, SAID POSTERIOR BAR INCLUDING A RIGID CURVILINEAR SUPPORT HAVING A HEIGHT GREATER THAN THE HEIGHT OF SAID NECK PIECE, SAID RIGID CURVILINEAR SUPPORT BEING CURVED THEREBY ADAPTED TO FIT THE NECK OF A WEARER, SAID RIGID CURVILINEAR SUPPORT HAVING A FLARED CURVED UPWARD END THEREBY ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE BASE OF THE SKULL OF A WEARER TO PREVENT ROTATION OF THE HEAD OF THE WEARER, SELECTIVELY SECURABLE CONNECTING MEANS INTEGRAL WITH THE CENTER OF SAID POSTERIOR BAR FOR SELECTIVELY SECURING SAID POSTERIOR BAR AT THE CENTER PORTION THEREOF TO SIDE SURFACES OF SAID NECK PIECE, SAID SELECTIVELY SECURABLE CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING FLEXIBLE CONNECTING ARMS INTEGRAL WITH AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES OF THE CENTER
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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |