US3633967A
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Support device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-19
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1989-12-19
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses a support device especially for use by leg amputees having a portion of a leg removed. The supporting device comprises a base with an element therein for vertical adjustability and having an upwardly opening support at the top adapted for receiving a pad and into which support member the knee or lower end of the amputated leg is receivable.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur G Timmins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/50; A61F2/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An adjustable support device especially adapted for use by an individual having a portion of a leg amputated and comprising, in combination: a. a base member having spaced legs for stable support of said base member with respect to a flat surface, b. a threaded member carried by said base member, said threaded member having a threaded element adjustable in said threaded member and projecting upwardly above the top of said base member, c. a partially enclosed padded support member having an opening toward the top for receiving a portion of an amputated leg of an individual, d. bearing means for rotatably supporting said padded support member on the upper end of said threaded element, and e. means for clamping the threaded element in its vertically adjusted position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An adjustable support device especially adapted for use by an individual having a portion of a leg amputated and comprising, in combination: a. a base member having spaced legs for stable support of said base member with respect to a flat surface, b. a threaded member carried by said base member, said threaded member having a threaded element adjustable in said threaded member and projecting upwardly above the top of said base member, c. a partially enclosed padded support member having an opening toward the top for receiving a portion of an amputated leg of an individual, d. bearing means for rotatably supporting said padded support member on the upper end of said threaded element, and e. means for clamping the threaded element in its vertically adjusted position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An adjustable support device according to claim 1 wherein the partially enclosed support member includes drain apertures in the lower portion thereof and is open at one end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
An adjustable support device according to claim 1 wherein the partially enclosed support member is cup shaped and is adapted to receive the lower end of an individual leg which has had a portion amputated.
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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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |