US3353532A
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Traction apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-26
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Granted: 1967-11-21
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Expires: 1984-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Luke C Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0218; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/1619; A61H2201/1621
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
APPARATUS FOR APPLYING SUSPENSION TRACTION TO A PERSON WHILE HE IS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION, COMPRISING SUPPORTING MEANS EMBODYING TWO SPACED GENERALLY UPRIGHT SUPPORTING MEMBERS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE BETWEEN THEM A PERSON WHILE HE IS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION, MEANS FOR ENGAGING ESSENTIALLY ONLY THE GENERALLY UPRIGHT SIDES OF THE CHEST OF SAID PERSON FIRMLY IN NONSLIPPING RELATION, AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID ENGAGING MEANS FROM SAID GENERALLY UPRIGHT SUPPORTING MEMBERS AT LOCATIONS ON SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS BELOW AND LATERALLY OF THE LOCATION AT WHICH SAID ENGAGING MEANS ENGAGES THE CHEST OF THE PERSON, SAID ENGAGING MEANS AND SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS COOPERATING TO SUPPORT THE PERSON SUBSTANTIALLY ENTIRELY BY SUCH ENAGEMENT SO THE LOWER PORTION OF HIS BODY IS SUSPENDED WITHOUT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SPINE BY A BODY-SUPPORTING MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
APPARATUS FOR APPLYING SUSPENSION TRACTION TO A PERSON WHILE HE IS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION, COMPRISING SUPPORTING MEANS EMBODYING TWO SPACED GENERALLY UPRIGHT SUPPORTING MEMBERS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE BETWEEN THEM A PERSON WHILE HE IS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION, MEANS FOR ENGAGING ESSENTIALLY ONLY THE GENERALLY UPRIGHT SIDES OF THE CHEST OF SAID PERSON FIRMLY IN NONSLIPPING RELATION, AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID ENGAGING MEANS FROM SAID GENERALLY UPRIGHT SUPPORTING MEMBERS AT LOCATIONS ON SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS BELOW AND LATERALLY OF THE LOCATION AT WHICH SAID ENGAGING MEANS ENGAGES THE CHEST OF THE PERSON, SAID ENGAGING MEANS AND SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS COOPERATING TO SUPPORT THE PERSON SUBSTANTIALLY ENTIRELY BY SUCH ENAGEMENT SO THE LOWER PORTION OF HIS BODY IS SUSPENDED WITHOUT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SPINE BY A BODY-SUPPORTING MEMBER.
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) | 1970-11-20 | 1971-05-22 | 1971-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-20 | 1975-05-22 | 1975-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-20 | 1979-05-22 | 1979-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |