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US3618598A
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Leg traction ankle strap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-08
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1989-12-08
Abstract
Abstract An ankle wrap for use with a splint and leg support members to provide a traction splint. An ankle wrap having five strap elements joined together, with first and second straps for wrapping a foot in overlapping relation, and fourth and fifth straps carried on a third strap for connection to the first and second straps to pull the first and second straps tight on the foot, and means for connecting the third strap to the splint and shortening the third strap to apply tension to the foot, while maintaining the foot in position 90* to the leg.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald H Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; A61F5/0585
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
In an ankle wrap for use with a splint and leg support members to provide a traction splint, the combination of: first, second and third inelastic straps joined at a first junction; fourth and fifth inelastic straps joined to said third strap at a second junction intermediate said first junction and free end of said third strap, with a predetermined fixed spacing between said first and second junctions; first connector means carrier on said first and fifth straps for interconnecting said first and fifth straps to form a first loop around a patient''s foot adjacent the ankle and including means for adjusting the length of said first loop; second connector means carried on said second and fourth straps for interconnected said second and fourth straps to form a second loop around a patient''s foot adjacent the ankle and overlapping said first loop including means for adjusting the length of said second loop; and third connector means carried on said third strap for connection to a splint and including means for adjusting the length of said third strap for applying tension to a patient''s leg at the ankle and heel, and remote from the instep, with the foot maintained in a substantially 90* position relative to the leg while tension is applied.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
In an ankle wrap for use with a splint and leg support members to provide a traction splint, the combination of: first, second and third inelastic straps joined at a first junction; fourth and fifth inelastic straps joined to said third strap at a second junction intermediate said first junction and free end of said third strap, with a predetermined fixed spacing between said first and second junctions; first connector means carrier on said first and fifth straps for interconnecting said first and fifth straps to form a first loop around a patient''s foot adjacent the ankle and including means for adjusting the length of said first loop; second connector means carried on said second and fourth straps for interconnected said second and fourth straps to form a second loop around a patient''s foot adjacent the ankle and overlapping said first loop including means for adjusting the length of said second loop; and third connector means carried on said third strap for connection to a splint and including means for adjusting the length of said third strap for applying tension to a patient''s leg at the ankle and heel, and remote from the instep, with the foot maintained in a substantially 90* position relative to the leg while tension is applied.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An ankle wrap as defined in claim 1 wherein said first, second and third straps have Y configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
An ankle wrap as defined in claim 2 wherein said third, fourth and fifth straps have cross configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
237 words
In an ankle wrap for use with a splint and leg support members to provide a traction splint, the combination of: first, second and third straps joined at a first junction in a Y configuration; fourth and fifth straps joined to said third strap at a second junction intermediate said first junction and the free end of said third strap and in a cross configuration; first connecter means carried on said first and fifth straps for interconnecting said first and fifth straps to form a loop around a patient''s foot adjacent the ankle and including means for adjusting the length of said loop; second connector means carried on said second and fourth straps for interconnecting said second and four straps to form a loop around a patient''s foot adjacent the ankle and including means for adjusting the length of said loop; each of said first and second connector means including means for manually pulling a strap to shorten the loop and clamp the foot therein; and third connector means carried on said third strap for connection to a splint and including means for adjusting the length of said third strap for applying tension at a patient''s foot, said third connector means including a hook member for engaging the splint and means for manually pulling a strap to shorten said third strap and apply the tension maintaining the foot in a substantially 90* position relative to the leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
237 words
In an ankle wrap for use with a splint and leg support members to provide a traction splint, the combination of: first, second and third straps joined at a first junction in a Y configuration; fourth and fifth straps joined to said third strap at a second junction intermediate said first junction and the free end of said third strap and in a cross configuration; first connecter means carried on said first and fifth straps for interconnecting said first and fifth straps to form a loop around a patient''s foot adjacent the ankle and including means for adjusting the length of said loop; second connector means carried on said second and fourth straps for interconnecting said second and four straps to form a loop around a patient''s foot adjacent the ankle and including means for adjusting the length of said loop; each of said first and second connector means including means for manually pulling a strap to shorten the loop and clamp the foot therein; and third connector means carried on said third strap for connection to a splint and including means for adjusting the length of said third strap for applying tension at a patient''s foot, said third connector means including a hook member for engaging the splint and means for manually pulling a strap to shorten said third strap and apply the tension maintaining the foot in a substantially 90* position relative to the leg.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An ankle wrap as defined in claim 4 in which said straps and connector means are permanently fastened together to provide a unitary structure.
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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |