US3354879A
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Knee, hip and back flexer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-08
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1983-07-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Odis B Briggs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0218; A61H1/0222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN A TRACTION DEVICE THE COMBINATION OF A TABLE HAVING MEANS TO SECURE THE UPPER TRUNK OF A PATIENT THERETO, A HINGED ROLLER CARRIAGE HAVING A PAIR OF INCLINED SECTIONS CONNECTED BY A HINGE MEANS AT THEIR TOPMOST ENDS, SAID ROLLER CARRIAGE HAVING ANTIFRICTIONAL ROLLERS MOUNTED BENEATH SAID SECTIONS AND BEING LOCATED ON THE TABLE TOP SURFACE ADJACENT SAID TRUNK SECURING MEANS, MOVEMENT LIMITING MEANS CONNECTING SAID SECTIONS BELOW SAID HINGE MEANS, AND TRACTION APPLYING MEANS INCLUDING STRAP MEANS TO ENGAGE THE LOWER TRUNK OF RECLINING PATIENT, SAID TRACTION APPLYING MEANS BEING LOCATED ON ONE END OF SAID TABLE AND ADAPTED TO APPLY TRACTION TO A PATIENT WHO IS SECURED TO THE TABLE TOP SURFACE WITH HIS LEGS DRAPED OVER SAID ROLLER CARRIAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN A TRACTION DEVICE THE COMBINATION OF A TABLE HAVING MEANS TO SECURE THE UPPER TRUNK OF A PATIENT THERETO, A HINGED ROLLER CARRIAGE HAVING A PAIR OF INCLINED SECTIONS CONNECTED BY A HINGE MEANS AT THEIR TOPMOST ENDS, SAID ROLLER CARRIAGE HAVING ANTIFRICTIONAL ROLLERS MOUNTED BENEATH SAID SECTIONS AND BEING LOCATED ON THE TABLE TOP SURFACE ADJACENT SAID TRUNK SECURING MEANS, MOVEMENT LIMITING MEANS CONNECTING SAID SECTIONS BELOW SAID HINGE MEANS, AND TRACTION APPLYING MEANS INCLUDING STRAP MEANS TO ENGAGE THE LOWER TRUNK OF RECLINING PATIENT, SAID TRACTION APPLYING MEANS BEING LOCATED ON ONE END OF SAID TABLE AND ADAPTED TO APPLY TRACTION TO A PATIENT WHO IS SECURED TO THE TABLE TOP SURFACE WITH HIS LEGS DRAPED OVER SAID ROLLER CARRIAGE.
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) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |