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US3592189A
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Leg support for splint
Assignee: Scholl Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1969-02-14
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A leg support for use with a splint of the type used for fracture of a leg bone when traction is indicated. The support is readily attached to or removed from the splint and shaped to cradle the leg and provides soft cushioning support and protection to pressure-sensitive areas, and may be sterilized and reused indefinitely.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald W Bergen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; A61F5/0585; A61F13/00; A61F13/06; A61F2013/00361; A61F2013/00544; A61F2013/00553; A61F2013/00565; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A leg support comprising an open wire splint having side members and an outer end closure joining said side members, a flat piece of composite fabric including a backing and a high cushioning pile on the upper surface thereof, said piece positioned in the space between the side members of the splint to cradle the leg of a patient, and spaced strap means secured to the underface of the backing of said piece having a pair of free ends to form loops around the side members of the splint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A leg support comprising an open wire splint having side members and an outer end closure joining said side members, a flat piece of composite fabric including a backing and a high cushioning pile on the upper surface thereof, said piece positioned in the space between the side members of the splint to cradle the leg of a patient, and spaced strap means secured to the underface of the backing of said piece having a pair of free ends to form loops around the side members of the splint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The leg support of claim 1, wherein the side members of the splint converge toward the end closure, and said piece of composite fabric also narrows toward one end thereof in keeping with the convergence of the splint side members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The leg support of claim 2, wherein said strap means vary in length in accordance with the varying width of said piece of composite fabric.
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) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |