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US3563601A
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Orthopedic device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-23
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1988-10-23
Abstract
Abstract An orthopedic device adapted for handling of a child confined within a Spigi cast or Frejka pillow splint providing the handler of the child with and convenience and providing the child with a proper amount of support and adequate comfort, the orthopedic device having provision for use as an infant seat, a car seat, a stroller, a bed and a jumper.
Inventors
- 👤 Patricia C Dickey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G1/00; A61G1/017; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0193
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
263 words
An orthopedic device for handling of a child confined within a Spica cast or the like, said device comprising: a seat member supporting structure, said structure having a plurality of ground engaging leg elements, and mounting means adapted to receive a seat member; a seat member mounted on said seat supporting structure, said seat member having a backrest portion, a seat portion affixed to the backrest portion projecting substantially outwardly and forwardly therefrom; a pair of opposed leg retaining portions affixed to the backrest portion and projecting outwardly and sidewardly from each side thereof whereby the legs of a child confined in a Spica cast or the like are retained in a position projecting outwardly from the sides of the trunk of the child, each of the leg retaining portions having; a rear portion and a front portion hingedly connected in such a way as to provide an opening whereby a child may be inserted in said device at such times as the front and rear portions are opened and whereby a child may be supported in the pair of opposed leg retaining portions at such times as the front and rear portions are closed; detachable latching means affixed to said front and rear portions whereby they may be secured in the closed position; and a spring mechanism detachably connecting said seat member supporting structure and said seat member, the spring mechanism biasing said seat member in a predetermined position relative to said seat member supporting structure and absorbing impact from shock loads between said seat member supporting structure and said seat member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
263 words
An orthopedic device for handling of a child confined within a Spica cast or the like, said device comprising: a seat member supporting structure, said structure having a plurality of ground engaging leg elements, and mounting means adapted to receive a seat member; a seat member mounted on said seat supporting structure, said seat member having a backrest portion, a seat portion affixed to the backrest portion projecting substantially outwardly and forwardly therefrom; a pair of opposed leg retaining portions affixed to the backrest portion and projecting outwardly and sidewardly from each side thereof whereby the legs of a child confined in a Spica cast or the like are retained in a position projecting outwardly from the sides of the trunk of the child, each of the leg retaining portions having; a rear portion and a front portion hingedly connected in such a way as to provide an opening whereby a child may be inserted in said device at such times as the front and rear portions are opened and whereby a child may be supported in the pair of opposed leg retaining portions at such times as the front and rear portions are closed; detachable latching means affixed to said front and rear portions whereby they may be secured in the closed position; and a spring mechanism detachably connecting said seat member supporting structure and said seat member, the spring mechanism biasing said seat member in a predetermined position relative to said seat member supporting structure and absorbing impact from shock loads between said seat member supporting structure and said seat member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
178 words
The orthopedic device of claim 1 wherein: the mounting means adapted to connect said seat member and said seat member supporting structure includes; a pair of bracket element affixed to the backrest of said seat member projecting outwardly and rearwardly therefrom, each of the bracket elements having a transverse opening therethrough; a pair of substantially U-shaped rigid spacer brackets, each positioned to straddle a corresponding backrest bracket and having transverse slotted opening positioned in registry with the transverse opening in the respective backrest bracket element, and wherein; each of a pair of the plurality of ground engaging leg elements includes a transverse opening therethrough positioned in registry with the openings in the spacer bracket and backrest bracket and including; a bolt assembly for each bracket having the bolt positioned through the openings in the bracket element, spacer bracket and ground engaging leg element and a nut tightened on the bolt to secure said seat member to said supporting structure and provide shiftable movement of said seat member thereon about a transverse axle provided by each of the bolts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
The orthopedic device of claim 2 including: a handle member, said handle member having; a pair of substantially parallel handle elements having transverse openings at the ends thereof, each of the elements positioned at corresponding backrest bracket elements and having the openings thereof in registry with the openings of the backrest bracket elements, spacer bracket openings and ground engaging leg element openings; and the handle elements positioned in predetermined relation relative to the pair of ground engaging leg elements and secured to said seat member supporting structure by the bolt assemblies.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
264 words
An orthopedic device for handling of a child confined within a Spica cast or the like, said device comprising; a seat member supporting structure, said structure having a plurality of ground engaging leg elements, and mounting means adapted to receive a seat member; and a seat member mounted on said seat supporting structure, said seat member having a rigid backrest portion; a rigid seat portion affixed to the backrest portion projecting substantially outwardly and forwardly therefrom; a flexible covering material securing to the backrest portion and the seat portion of said seat member; a granular material sandwiched between the backrest and seat portions and the flexible covering material therefor whereby said seat member conforms to a child confined in said seat member; a pair of opposed leg retaining portions affixed to the backrest portion and projecting outwardly and sidewardly from each side thereof whereby the legs of a child confined in a Spica cast or the like are retained in a position projecting outwardly frOm the sides of the trunk of the child, each of the leg retaining portions having a rear portion and a front portion hingedly connected in such a way as to provide an opening whereby a child may be inserted in said device at such times as the front and rear portions are opened and whereby a child may be supported in the pair of opposed leg retaining portions at such times as the front and rear portions are closed; and detachable latching means affixed to said front and rear portions whereby they may be secured in the closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
264 words
An orthopedic device for handling of a child confined within a Spica cast or the like, said device comprising; a seat member supporting structure, said structure having a plurality of ground engaging leg elements, and mounting means adapted to receive a seat member; and a seat member mounted on said seat supporting structure, said seat member having a rigid backrest portion; a rigid seat portion affixed to the backrest portion projecting substantially outwardly and forwardly therefrom; a flexible covering material securing to the backrest portion and the seat portion of said seat member; a granular material sandwiched between the backrest and seat portions and the flexible covering material therefor whereby said seat member conforms to a child confined in said seat member; a pair of opposed leg retaining portions affixed to the backrest portion and projecting outwardly and sidewardly from each side thereof whereby the legs of a child confined in a Spica cast or the like are retained in a position projecting outwardly frOm the sides of the trunk of the child, each of the leg retaining portions having a rear portion and a front portion hingedly connected in such a way as to provide an opening whereby a child may be inserted in said device at such times as the front and rear portions are opened and whereby a child may be supported in the pair of opposed leg retaining portions at such times as the front and rear portions are closed; and detachable latching means affixed to said front and rear portions whereby they may be secured in the closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
78 words
The orthopedic device of claim 4 wherein each of the pair of opposed leg retaining portions comprises: a rigid rear leg retaining portion, a rigid front leg retaining portion, a flexible covering material secured to the front and rear leg retaining portions; and a granular material sandwiched between the rigid front and rear leg retaining portions and the corresponding flexible covering therefor whereby each of the leg retaining portions conforms to a child confined in said seat member.
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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) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |