US3554194A
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Arm sling
Assignee: Curty Inc
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Filing: 1968-09-24
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-09-24
Abstract
Abstract The arm sling comprises upper and lower loop or strap portions joined together to form a generally figure-eight configuration. The upper loop includes a padding comprised of a plastic foam material encased within a fabric stockinet, the padding being adapted to bear against the nape of the patient''s neck. The lower loop includes a padding of plastic foam material encased within a fabric stockinet. A pair of fabric straps are provided on the lower loop padding and threadedly receive the lower strap portion to retain the lower padding in adjustable position therealong. A buckle is provided for adjusting the length of both the upper and lower loop strap portions.
Inventors
- 👤 Curt Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3715; A61F5/3723; A61F5/3738
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
An arm sling comprising a first fabric loop portion adapted to encompass a patient''s neck, a second fabric loop portion depending from said first mentioned loop portion for disposition in front of the patient''s body and forming a generally figureeight configuration with said first loop portion, said first loop portion including flexible padding therealong for bearing about the nape of the patient''s neck, said second loop portion including flexible padding located therealong for providing a cushion support for the patient''s arm, each of said paddings including an elongated block of foam material enclosed within a fabric envelope, and means for adjusting the length of said loop portions independently of one another and including a buckle for each of said loop portions releasably joining adjacent strap portions of the associated loop portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
An arm sling comprising a first fabric loop portion adapted to encompass a patient''s neck, a second fabric loop portion depending from said first mentioned loop portion for disposition in front of the patient''s body and forming a generally figureeight configuration with said first loop portion, said first loop portion including flexible padding therealong for bearing about the nape of the patient''s neck, said second loop portion including flexible padding located therealong for providing a cushion support for the patient''s arm, each of said paddings including an elongated block of foam material enclosed within a fabric envelope, and means for adjusting the length of said loop portions independently of one another and including a buckle for each of said loop portions releasably joining adjacent strap portions of the associated loop portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An arm sling according to claim 1 whereby said loop portions comprise a single continuous fabric strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An arm sling according to claim 1 wherein one of said paddings is adjustably carried by its associated loop portion for movement to selected positions therealong.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
An arm sling according to claim 1 wherein one of said loop portions includes a fabric fastener sewn to opposite ends of said fabric envelope and to the fabric strap portions of said one loop portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
An arm sling according to claim 1 wherein the lower loop portion includes fabric fastening means sewn to the associated fabric envelope adjacent opposite ends thereof and forming a pair of loops with said envelope, said loops slideably receiving said lower loop portion whereby said lower padding is slideably adjustable along said lower strap into selected positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
An arm sling according to claim 1 wherein said loop portions comprise a single continuous fabric strip, said strip being sewn together at the juncture of the loop portions of generally figure-eight configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
An arm sling according to claim 1 wherein one of said buckles includes means for opening its associated loop portion without affecting the extent of the other of said loop portions.
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) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |