US3577986A
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Hernial support device
Assignee: SURGICAL DEVELOPMENTS Ltd
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Filing: 1969-01-13
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1989-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A hernial support device consists of an abdominal belt from which one or two understraps are suspended by touch-and-close fasteners. Pads of foamed rubber are adjustably built up of laminar elements of flat and domed shapes by touch-and-close elements and attached to the understraps by touch-and-close fasteners so that pad thickness and position is adjustable without changing pressure or resilience.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie K Regent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
In a hernial support device comprising an abdominal belt, at least one understrap attached to said belt and at least one pad detachably secured to said understrap by touch-and-close fastener means, the improvement which consists in that said pad comprises a plurality of elements with touch-and-close fastener means between adjacent ones of said elements whereby any desired thickness of pad can be established by adding and subtracting desired numbers of said elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a hernial support device comprising an abdominal belt, at least one understrap attached to said belt and at least one pad detachably secured to said understrap by touch-and-close fastener means, the improvement which consists in that said pad comprises a plurality of elements with touch-and-close fastener means between adjacent ones of said elements whereby any desired thickness of pad can be established by adding and subtracting desired numbers of said elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 1, in which said pad is of elongated shape and provided with a loop at one end passing around its associated understrap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 1, in which at least one element in said pad is of flat shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 1, in which at least one element in said pad is of domed shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 1, in which at least one element in said pad is foamed elastomer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 1, in which at least one of said elements comprises a filling material contained in a pocket having a flap closable by a touch-and-close fastener.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 1, in which at least one of said elements is of domed shape and of a foamed elastomer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 7, in which at least one element of flat shape is included between said domed element and said understrap.
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) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |