US3341246A
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Hospital stretcher
Assignee: Techlem Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-24
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lavallee Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/0507; A61G1/00; A61G1/02; A61G1/0206; A61G1/0212; A61G1/0237; A61G1/0287; A61G1/0293; A61G7/0508; A61G7/0509; A61G7/0528
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A HOSPITAL STRETCHER COMPRISING: A HORIZONTAL LITTER; TWO SUPPORTING VERTICAL POSTS ON WHICH SAID LITTER IS MOUNTED AND DISPOSED AXIALLY CENTRALLY THEREOF; SAID POSTS BEING FORMED OF TELESCOPING INNER AND OUTER ELEMENTS; SAID INNER ELEMENTS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID LITTER; AN EXTENSIBLE OPERATING MEMBER FOR ONE OF SAID POSTS, AND INTERCONNECTING FLEXIBLE MEANS BETWEEN SAID OPERATING MEMBER AND SAID INNER ELEMENT OF SAID ONE POST RESPONSIVE TO EXTENSION OF SAID OPERATING MEMBER TO DISPLACE THE INNER ELEMENT IN RELATION TO THE OUTER ELEMENT WHEREIN SAID OPERATING MEMBER IS FORMED OF A MANUALLY ROTATABLE ROD HAVING A SCREW THREADED END AND A NUT THREADEDLY RECEIVED ON SAID END AND AXIALLY DISPLACEABLE ON SAID ROD, WHEREIN SAID INTERCONNECTING MEANS IS A CABLE FIXED AT ONE END TO SAID NUT AND AT THE OTHER END TO THE LOWER END OF SAID INNER ELEMENT, AND A PULLEY ARRANGEMENT AROUND WHICH SAID CABLE IS TRAINED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A HOSPITAL STRETCHER COMPRISING: A HORIZONTAL LITTER; TWO SUPPORTING VERTICAL POSTS ON WHICH SAID LITTER IS MOUNTED AND DISPOSED AXIALLY CENTRALLY THEREOF; SAID POSTS BEING FORMED OF TELESCOPING INNER AND OUTER ELEMENTS; SAID INNER ELEMENTS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID LITTER; AN EXTENSIBLE OPERATING MEMBER FOR ONE OF SAID POSTS, AND INTERCONNECTING FLEXIBLE MEANS BETWEEN SAID OPERATING MEMBER AND SAID INNER ELEMENT OF SAID ONE POST RESPONSIVE TO EXTENSION OF SAID OPERATING MEMBER TO DISPLACE THE INNER ELEMENT IN RELATION TO THE OUTER ELEMENT WHEREIN SAID OPERATING MEMBER IS FORMED OF A MANUALLY ROTATABLE ROD HAVING A SCREW THREADED END AND A NUT THREADEDLY RECEIVED ON SAID END AND AXIALLY DISPLACEABLE ON SAID ROD, WHEREIN SAID INTERCONNECTING MEANS IS A CABLE FIXED AT ONE END TO SAID NUT AND AT THE OTHER END TO THE LOWER END OF SAID INNER ELEMENT, AND A PULLEY ARRANGEMENT AROUND WHICH SAID CABLE IS TRAINED.
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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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |