US3646615A
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Reinforcing element for muscles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-26
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1990-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A reinforcing element for connection to a muscle to add pulling power to the muscle. An elongated elastic body member has a head end provided with means for anchoring the same to a portion of a muscle, and an opposite tail end portion having transverse openings for reception of a suture whereby the tail end portion is sewn to the muscle in longitudinally spaced relation to the anchoring means on the head end portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A Ness
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A reinforcing element for muscles comprising, an elongated elastic body member having generally flat opposite head and tail end portions for face-to-face engagement with longitudinally spaced portions of a muscle, and tooth elements on said head end portion for anchoring engagement with an adjacent portion of the muscle, different ones of said tooth elements projecting angularly outwardly and rearwardly in the direction of the tail end portion from opposite surfaces of said generally flat head end portion, said tail end portion having suture receiving openings therethrough whereby said tail end portion may be sewn to the muscle in longitudinally spaced relation to said head end portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A reinforcing element for muscles comprising, an elongated elastic body member having generally flat opposite head and tail end portions for face-to-face engagement with longitudinally spaced portions of a muscle, and tooth elements on said head end portion for anchoring engagement with an adjacent portion of the muscle, different ones of said tooth elements projecting angularly outwardly and rearwardly in the direction of the tail end portion from opposite surfaces of said generally flat head end portion, said tail end portion having suture receiving openings therethrough whereby said tail end portion may be sewn to the muscle in longitudinally spaced relation to said head end portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
76 words
The reinforcing element according to claim 1 in which said head end portion is generally arrowhead shaped in outline, having side edges converging forwardly to a substantially sharp point, said side edges defining barbs for engagement with body tissue to limit movement of said head end portion rearwardly toward said tail end portion, the maximum width of said head end portion being greater than that of said body member intermediate said head and tail end portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The reinforcing element according to claim 2 in which said tail end portion is of substantially greater width than said body member intermediate said end portions, said tail end portion defining side edges having parallel rear portions and smoothly recurving portions tangent to said rear portions and adjacent side edges of said body member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The reinforcing element according to claim 1 in which said head and tail end portions are of greater width than that of said body member between said portions, said suture receiving openings being Arranged in a plurality of rows, said rows extending longitudinally of said element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
The reinforcing element according to claim 1 in which said body member and the head and tail end portions thereof comprises a single piece of elastic material, said body member intermeditate said head and tail end portions having a smaller cross-sectional area than either of said head and tail end portions, whereby to be more easily stretched than said head and tail end portions longitudinally of said element.
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) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |