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Patterning apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-12
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1988-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A patterning apparatus for patients having some form of interruption of the function of the central nervous system and involving the passive movements of legs the patterning apparatus having a support table; a patterning structure mounted upon the support table; a power means connected to the patterning structure; and means for connecting portions of the patterning structure to the legs of a patient for moving of the same in a predetermined pattern for treatment purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Colon H Dunn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0237; A61H1/0244; A61H2001/0248; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1207; A61H2201/1215; A61H2201/14; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/164; A61H2201/1642; A61H2201/50; A61H2201/5023; A61H2201/5043; A61H2203/00; A61H2203/04; A61H2203/0443; A61H2203/0468
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A patterning apparatus operable to manipulate portions of a patient''s body, comprising: a. a support table assembly having a table top to support the patient thereon; b. a patterning structure including a support frame secured to said support table; link means including first, second, third, and fourth link members pivotally connected to said support frame and first and second links interconnecting respective pairs of said first and third link members and said second and fourth link members; an intermediate drive link interconnecting said first and third link members; and support members secured to said linkage mEans adapted to be connected to portions of the patient''s body; c. powering means having gearing, a drive means, and a drive link interconnecting said first link and intermediate link to said drive means whereby said first, second, third, and fourth link members are pivotally movable about respective pivot points to provide a coordinated movement of left and right legs of the patient receiving physical therapy; and d. control means operably connected to said powering means to achieve a predetermined physical therapy movement to said support members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A patterning apparatus operable to manipulate portions of a patient''s body, comprising: a. a support table assembly having a table top to support the patient thereon; b. a patterning structure including a support frame secured to said support table; link means including first, second, third, and fourth link members pivotally connected to said support frame and first and second links interconnecting respective pairs of said first and third link members and said second and fourth link members; an intermediate drive link interconnecting said first and third link members; and support members secured to said linkage mEans adapted to be connected to portions of the patient''s body; c. powering means having gearing, a drive means, and a drive link interconnecting said first link and intermediate link to said drive means whereby said first, second, third, and fourth link members are pivotally movable about respective pivot points to provide a coordinated movement of left and right legs of the patient receiving physical therapy; and d. control means operably connected to said powering means to achieve a predetermined physical therapy movement to said support members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
111 words
A patterning apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein: a. said first and third link members are adapted to be connected to the leg portions of the patient each including a main body portion with laterally extended first and second leg portions at one end and respective one of said support members secured to the other end; and b. said first leg portion pivotally connected to said drive link and movable on rotation of said drive drum from a first position having said main body perpendicular to said drive link to a second position parallel with said drive link to move the patient''s leg from the raised to the extended condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
A patterning apparatus as described in claim 2 wherein: a. said second and fourth link members connected to the other leg portion of the patient each including a main body having a laterally extended leg at one end connected to said second link and the opposite end connected to one of said support members; and b. said main bodies of said second and fourth link members extended perpendicular to said first and third link members at the extremes of said first and second positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A patterning apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein: said support members of U-shape and extended transversely of the longitudinal axis of said first, second, third, and fourth link members to maintain the patient''s leg and foot areas in the proper position during all stages of the patterning operation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
A patterning apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein: a. said support table assembly having said table top mounted upon support legs with a padded cover layer mounted upon said table top to receive and support the patient thereon; b. said padded cover layer and said table top having arcuate slots therein to receive portions of said patterning structure therethrough; and c. a belt member secured to said support table assembly to be placed about the patient to secure same in proper patterning position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A patterning apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein: said powering means including a drive motor, a gear reduction box connected to said drive means, and pulley members and a belt member to connect said drive motor to said gear reduction box whereupon said drive means is driven at a slow rotational speed to achieve the desired movement of said linkage means and said support members.
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) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |