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US3642006A
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Device for partial vacuum treatment of pregnant women
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-29
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1989-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A device for partial vacuum treatment of pregnant women in which a partial vacuum is induced within an abdomen-surrounding body support. The body support is a cylindrical drum having lids with flanges which fit over the edges of the drum. The lids have crescent-shaped edges to fit over the body of the pregnant woman. A plastic or elastomeric sack is fitted over the woman from the feet up, over the body support, and to the upper part of the body. A connecting pipe fits through the drum and the plastic sack to the vacuum-inducing means, for example, a strong vacuum cleaner.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Wobbe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H9/00; A61H9/005; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/08; A61H2205/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
Apparatus for partial vacuum treatment of pregnant women comprising a rigid cylindrical drum having partial lids on opposite ends of the drum at one side thereof, the lids having body-shaped openings whereby the drum can be fitted to the body, an elastomeric sack surrounding the drum and having an extension at one end of the drum to enclose legs and feet and a tubular extension at the other end of the drum to embrace a body portion beyond the other end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
Apparatus for partial vacuum treatment of pregnant women comprising a rigid cylindrical drum having partial lids on opposite ends of the drum at one side thereof, the lids having body-shaped openings whereby the drum can be fitted to the body, an elastomeric sack surrounding the drum and having an extension at one end of the drum to enclose legs and feet and a tubular extension at the other end of the drum to embrace a body portion beyond the other end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each of said lids Has a flange bordering about it and fitting over edges of said cylindrical drum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a connecting pipe attached to said drum through said elastomeric sack and adapted to be connected to a suction device, and wherein a flange is provided on said connecting pipe to aid in providing an airtight seal between said elastomeric sack and said drum in the area around said pipe.
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) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |