US3565419A
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Torso tilt board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-07-03
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A torso tilt board consisting of a frame having a seat member mounted on the frame at an angle from the horizontal and an inclined member adjustable to varying positions including a top edge portion contoured for cradling either the arm or neck of a patient and formed with a depression in the midportion. The device being useful particularly for patients having serious injuries involving the upper extremities, chest and abdomen.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles D Allard
- 👤 Eugene R Allard
- 👤 Robert Ross Newlon
- 👤 Vernon C Stehr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/12; A61G13/1205; A61G13/121; A61G13/1225; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/34; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/065; A61G7/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A torso tilt board to facilitate the treatment care and transportation of patients with serious injuries involving the upper extremities, chest and abdomen comprising a portable device having: a. a base frame consisting of light weight members b. a seat member having substantially the width of the average person mounted on said frame at an angle from said base frame for firmly supporting a seated patient; c. an inclined frame member mounted on said base in angular relation thereto d. a relatively thin flat rigid rest member having a width substantially the same aS the seat mounted on said inclined frame member for infinite sliding and locking adjustment; e. means locking said inclined member in varying extended positions; and f. the upper end of said rest member being contoured and positioned at an elevation to cradle beneath the arm of the patient and being formed with a depression in the midportion of the contoured portion to prevent cutting off the circulation of blood to the arm; the depression being about finger size.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A torso tilt board to facilitate the treatment care and transportation of patients with serious injuries involving the upper extremities, chest and abdomen comprising a portable device having: a. a base frame consisting of light weight members b. a seat member having substantially the width of the average person mounted on said frame at an angle from said base frame for firmly supporting a seated patient; c. an inclined frame member mounted on said base in angular relation thereto d. a relatively thin flat rigid rest member having a width substantially the same aS the seat mounted on said inclined frame member for infinite sliding and locking adjustment; e. means locking said inclined member in varying extended positions; and f. the upper end of said rest member being contoured and positioned at an elevation to cradle beneath the arm of the patient and being formed with a depression in the midportion of the contoured portion to prevent cutting off the circulation of blood to the arm; the depression being about finger size.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A torso tilt board as described in claim 1 wherein said inclined member is pivotally mounted on said frame selectably elevatable to different angles of inclination, and means releasably holding said inclined member in said angles of inclination.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A torso tilt board as described in claim 2 wherein said seat member is pivotally mounted on said frame and selectably elevatable to different angles of inclination, and means holding said seat member in said angles of inclination.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A torso tilt board as described in claim 1 wherein said seat member is extensibly mounted on said frame to accommodate persons of different size, and means locking said seat member in different extended positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
87 words
A torso tilt board as described in claim 4 wherein said frame includes a flange having an elongated slot; clamping means carried by said inclined member mounted for sliding registration is said elongated slot for extension of said rest member at different positions; a strut pivotally mounted on said frame; a crossmember angle connected to said strut for selectable locking receipt with said frame member; said seat member being pivotally connected to said frame; and means adjustably raising and locking said seat member in varying elevated positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
A torso tilt board as described in claim 5 wherein: said crossmember angle is formed with a pair of spaced protrusions and an opening spaced at an angle from said protrusions; said inclined member having a crossmember formed with a pair of openings for registration with said protrusions and a third opening; and said locking means including a pin biased to move through said opening in said crossmember angle and said third opening in said crossmember.
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) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |