US3595224A
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Device for hydrotherapy treatment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-06-21
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1988-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A hydrotherapy tank provided with a hammock for suspending a patient within the tank. The hammock is secured to a rack normally resting on the rim of the tub to free the tub of all transverse and longitudinal stresses.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald L Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/12; A47K3/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
In combination with a hydrotherapy tank having opposite rim portions, an attachment for suspending a patient within said tank, comprising: a pair of crossbars having bearing members at each end thereof engageable with said rim portions; means structurally independent of said tank maintaining the spaced relationship of said crossbars on said rim portions; and a hammock having the opposite ends thereof respectively engaging said crossbars for suspension within said tank.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
In combination with a hydrotherapy tank having opposite rim portions, an attachment for suspending a patient within said tank, comprising: a pair of crossbars having bearing members at each end thereof engageable with said rim portions; means structurally independent of said tank maintaining the spaced relationship of said crossbars on said rim portions; and a hammock having the opposite ends thereof respectively engaging said crossbars for suspension within said tank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said means maintaining the spaced relationship of said crossbars is at least one spacing bar interconnecting corresponding end portions thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A combination as defined in claim 2, wherein spacing bars interconnect both corresponding end portions Of said crossbars.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A combination as defined in claim 3, wherein said spacing bars are adjustable with respect to said crossbars to vary the spacing thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said bearing members are U-shaped, and adapted to hook over said rim portions, one side of said U-shaped members being engaged with said crossbars, respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combination as defined in claim 5, wherein said one side of the U-shaped member is provided with a stud telescopically engaging the end of said crossbars, respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A combination as defined in claim 5, wherein the outer sides of said U-shaped members on corresponding sides of said tank are interconnected by spacing bars.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said hammock is substantially wider at one end than at the other.
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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |