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Device for retaining a person on a support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-10
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A device for retaining a person on a support such as a bed, couch, stretcher, table and the like, comprising an inner bandage system attached to the body of the person and an outer bandage system attached to the support and mutually interconnected so that the body has a limited degree of freedom of movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose Humberto Giraldez Sanchez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3769; A61F5/3776; A61F5/3784
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
251 words
A device for retaining a human body on a support, said device being characterized in that it comprises a first inner bandage system and a second outer bandage system, said first inner baNdage system attachable to said body and said second outer bandage system firmly attachable to said support, each of said outer and inner bandage systems has the shape of a wide band, the band of said inner bandage system adapted to be wrapped around said body and including a holding strap adapted to be passed between the legs and shoulder straps adapted to be passed over the shoulders respectively of said body, and releasable attachment means, said outer bandage system provided at predetermined locations with two removably attached cross-pieces, each of said two cross-pieces carrying a group of readily flexible cords extending away from said cross-piece whereby the cords of said two groups mutually intersect and cross each other and each group of cords terminates at a bridge member associated with said respective cross-piece, and each of said bridge members being attachable to a predetermined portion of said inner bandage system, whereby said two bandage systems are movably interconnected so that said body which may be attached to said first inner bandage system may perform a rolling movement in the longitudinal axis of the body over a limited distance towards either side of the body and with respect to said outer bandage system which is resting in a level position on said support and is attached to said support.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
251 words
A device for retaining a human body on a support, said device being characterized in that it comprises a first inner bandage system and a second outer bandage system, said first inner baNdage system attachable to said body and said second outer bandage system firmly attachable to said support, each of said outer and inner bandage systems has the shape of a wide band, the band of said inner bandage system adapted to be wrapped around said body and including a holding strap adapted to be passed between the legs and shoulder straps adapted to be passed over the shoulders respectively of said body, and releasable attachment means, said outer bandage system provided at predetermined locations with two removably attached cross-pieces, each of said two cross-pieces carrying a group of readily flexible cords extending away from said cross-piece whereby the cords of said two groups mutually intersect and cross each other and each group of cords terminates at a bridge member associated with said respective cross-piece, and each of said bridge members being attachable to a predetermined portion of said inner bandage system, whereby said two bandage systems are movably interconnected so that said body which may be attached to said first inner bandage system may perform a rolling movement in the longitudinal axis of the body over a limited distance towards either side of the body and with respect to said outer bandage system which is resting in a level position on said support and is attached to said support.
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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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |