US3599632A
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Portable traction stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-03
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Granted: 1971-08-17
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Expires: 1989-04-03
Abstract
Abstract Portable traction stand comprises hinged frame formed of rigid material, horizontal base portion, hinged at two points, with hinged vertical member accommodating adjustable pulley assembly. Device freely slidable as a unit along the entire width of patient''s bed between mattress and springs without otherwise attachment thereto, with rigidity of mattress and patient''s weight assisting in holding mechanism in place during application of human body traction.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank M Childers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A foldable traction stand for use with a traction harness comprising a cable in cooperation with a specified weight attached to one end thereof for effecting a straight line pull on the human body part under traction treatment, a planar base adapted to rest between the mattress and springs of a bed, said base comprising a plurality of longitudinally hinged planar sections to allow folding of said sections toward the medial portion of said base, a rigid vertical member having a pulley located at one end thereof which receives said cable and the other end thereof hinged at generally the medial edge portion of said base to allow folding of said member in a generally parallel relationship to said base to facilitate handling and storage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A foldable traction stand for use with a traction harness comprising a cable in cooperation with a specified weight attached to one end thereof for effecting a straight line pull on the human body part under traction treatment, a planar base adapted to rest between the mattress and springs of a bed, said base comprising a plurality of longitudinally hinged planar sections to allow folding of said sections toward the medial portion of said base, a rigid vertical member having a pulley located at one end thereof which receives said cable and the other end thereof hinged at generally the medial edge portion of said base to allow folding of said member in a generally parallel relationship to said base to facilitate handling and storage.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-16 | 1975-02-15 | 1975-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-16 | 1979-02-15 | 1979-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-16 | 1983-02-15 | 1983-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |