US3585992A
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Traction apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-08
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1988-10-08
Abstract
Abstract Inner and outer frame members are arranged on opposite sides of a headboard of a bed and connected at the top to rest on the top edge of the headboard, the frame members being provided with pulleys over which passes a nylon or other flexible member, one end of which is connected to a patient on a bed and the other end of which carries a weight to transmit traction to the patient in the bed.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmer L Vessels
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A traction apparatus attachable to the headboard of a bed, comprising a main frame having spaced vertical members adapted to be arranged forwardly of the headboard of the bed, a secondary frame comprising spaced vertical L-shaped members adapted to be arranged behind the headboard, connecting means slidably secured to said main frame members serving as the sole means for adjusting the height of said main frame members above the bed and having an adjustable socket receiving the short leg of said Lshaped members of varying length and adapted to rest on the upper edge of the headboard of varying thickness to support the apparatus in position, a pulley carried by the upper end of each of said frames and around which a flexible element passes for connection with a patient, the end of the flexible element passing over the pulley of the secondary frame carrying a weight at its lower end, and elastic means looped about the corresponding lower end of said frames serving as the sole means of holding said frames adjacent the headboard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A traction apparatus attachable to the headboard of a bed, comprising a main frame having spaced vertical members adapted to be arranged forwardly of the headboard of the bed, a secondary frame comprising spaced vertical L-shaped members adapted to be arranged behind the headboard, connecting means slidably secured to said main frame members serving as the sole means for adjusting the height of said main frame members above the bed and having an adjustable socket receiving the short leg of said Lshaped members of varying length and adapted to rest on the upper edge of the headboard of varying thickness to support the apparatus in position, a pulley carried by the upper end of each of said frames and around which a flexible element passes for connection with a patient, the end of the flexible element passing over the pulley of the secondary frame carrying a weight at its lower end, and elastic means looped about the corresponding lower end of said frames serving as the sole means of holding said frames adjacent the headboard.
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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |