US3675646A
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Traction cradle appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-31
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-08-31
Abstract
Abstract Traction cradle appliance for the extension of traction of the cervical-upper-dorsal area of the spine. A cradle in which the head may rest is provided. Means are further provided for applying pressure to the occipital area and to both sides of the jaw area. Shoulder restraining means for maintaining stability of the shoulders while upward pressure is exerted on the jawoccipital area.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph D Corcoran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0218; A61G; A61G15/00; A61G15/007; A61H1/0229; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/50; A61G2200/54; A61H1/008; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/1604; A61H2201/1607; A61H2201/1614; A61H2201/1619; A61H2201/1621
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
285 words
Traction cradle appliance comprising, in combination, a seat member, a pair of spaced posts provided with racks, a first assembly comprising a first pair of housings adapted to slide on said posts, a pair of rods for rigidizing said housings, one of said rods being journalled in said housings, the other being fixed, a pair of blocks secured to said fixed rod, a pair of supporting arms mounted in said housings, a pair of arms adapted to swivel in said blocks, a pair of auxiliary arms secured to said housings for holding said supporting arms, a pair of jaw supporting pads secured to the free ends of said supporting arms, each of said blocks having a groove, a pair of slidable arms received in said grooves, respectively, means for clamping said slidable arms in said grooves, a pair of occipital pads secured to said slidable arms for supporting an occipital portion of a patient''s head, first worm gear means for displacing said housing on said racks, a second assembly comprising a second pair of housings adapted to slide on said posts, a second pair of worm gear means for displacing said second pair of housings, a rod secured intermediate said housings, a first roller of semi-firm material rotatably supported on said rod intermediate said posts, a first pair of semi-firm rollers pivotable horizontally on said second pair of housings, a second pair of horizontally pivotable semi-firm rollers displaceable vertically between said posts and disposed below said first pair of semi-firm rollers, means for adjustably clamping said second pair of rollers on said posts, a third horizontal semi-firm roller displaceable vertically between said posts and means for adjustably clamping said third semi-firm roller between said posts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
285 words
Traction cradle appliance comprising, in combination, a seat member, a pair of spaced posts provided with racks, a first assembly comprising a first pair of housings adapted to slide on said posts, a pair of rods for rigidizing said housings, one of said rods being journalled in said housings, the other being fixed, a pair of blocks secured to said fixed rod, a pair of supporting arms mounted in said housings, a pair of arms adapted to swivel in said blocks, a pair of auxiliary arms secured to said housings for holding said supporting arms, a pair of jaw supporting pads secured to the free ends of said supporting arms, each of said blocks having a groove, a pair of slidable arms received in said grooves, respectively, means for clamping said slidable arms in said grooves, a pair of occipital pads secured to said slidable arms for supporting an occipital portion of a patient''s head, first worm gear means for displacing said housing on said racks, a second assembly comprising a second pair of housings adapted to slide on said posts, a second pair of worm gear means for displacing said second pair of housings, a rod secured intermediate said housings, a first roller of semi-firm material rotatably supported on said rod intermediate said posts, a first pair of semi-firm rollers pivotable horizontally on said second pair of housings, a second pair of horizontally pivotable semi-firm rollers displaceable vertically between said posts and disposed below said first pair of semi-firm rollers, means for adjustably clamping said second pair of rollers on said posts, a third horizontal semi-firm roller displaceable vertically between said posts and means for adjustably clamping said third semi-firm roller between said posts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
Traction cradle appliance, as claimed in claim 1, further provided with a reclinable assembly for mounting the appliance, said assembly comprising a bed frame, a foot support integral with said reclinable assembly, said bed frame having a bottom portion pivotable to said bed frame, an electromotor mounted on said bed frame and provided with a reducer operatively connected with said assembly for reclining a patient from a standing position to any angled position, down to horizontal, a cushion extending lengthwise of said assembly for supporting a patient in a corresponding position.
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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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |