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Orthopedic tension unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-28
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1991-01-28
Abstract
Abstract This can be succinctly defined as an anatomical, compressible weight immobilizer, comprising orthopedic strap tension weights which are adapted to immobilize a portion of an injured patient''s anatomy against disposition or dislocation, while the patient is reclining. To the portable orthopedic strap tension weighted components is secured a cervical chin strap supplement, in one embodiment. The unit with attachments is applicable to a stretcher or hospital bed or operating table and may be used alternately in the transport of the patient or in the retention of the patient in position for examination, operation or ambulatory movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip A Rankin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
Anatomical compressible immobilizer for temporarily setting injured portions of anatomy resting upon a support against displacement and dislocation relative to the support comprising: A. plural opposed weighted bags, said bags being compressibly fluid filled; B. at least one strap attached at one end to the base of each said bag, each said bag having at its base means providing a sliding guide connection with the opposite strap, whereby, upon placing the respective bags adjacent the portion of the anatomy to be set, and upon extensibly tensioning and tying the respective straps to a support into comprEssion anatomy contact, the anatomy may be set.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
Anatomical compressible immobilizer for temporarily setting injured portions of anatomy resting upon a support against displacement and dislocation relative to the support comprising: A. plural opposed weighted bags, said bags being compressibly fluid filled; B. at least one strap attached at one end to the base of each said bag, each said bag having at its base means providing a sliding guide connection with the opposite strap, whereby, upon placing the respective bags adjacent the portion of the anatomy to be set, and upon extensibly tensioning and tying the respective straps to a support into comprEssion anatomy contact, the anatomy may be set.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The anatomical compressible immobilizer of claim 1, wherein the bags are of rectangular cross section in at least one dimension.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The anatomical compressible immobilizer of claim 2, wherein the bags are of rectangular cross section in both lateral and longitudinal dimension.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The anatomical compressible immobilizer of claim 1, the respective straps being resilient and having stretch characteristic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The anatomical compressible immobilizer of claim 1, each said bag having at least one anchor to set a cervical head engaging strap; a cervical head engaging strap removably attached to the anchor of respective bags, following compression contact thereof with the patient''s head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The anatomical compressible immobilizer of claim 5, wherein the bags are of rectangular cross section in at least one dimension.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
The anatomical compressible immobilizer of claim 5, in which each said bag includes at least one anchor at each end thereof for selective disposition of the cervical head engaging strap to either chin or the top of the patient''s head alternatively and together, as in the case of plural cervical head engaging straps being attached thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
The anatomical compressible immobilizer of claim 1, wherein the respective bags define an apron, said apron being substantially coplanar with the base of each said bag, each said apron fixing one end of a strap, offset from a transverse center-line of the bag, and providing adjacent thereto an offset aperture guide for the opposite said strap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The anatomical compressible immobilizer of claim 8, wherein the bags are of rectangular cross section in at least one dimension.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The anatomical compressible immobilizer of claim 8 wherein each said bag has at least one anchor to set a cervical head-engaging strap; said cervical head-engaging strap removably attached to the respective bags, following compression contact thereof with the patient''s head.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |