US3712271A
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Toe holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-10
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-05-10
Abstract
Abstract In sunbathing or the like, a bather''s feet are held together by means which encircles the large toes or some other portions of each foot of the bather, which portion is adjacent the bather''s toes. Without such a toe holder, a person''s feet naturally spread apart so that the sun acts to a greater extent on the inner portions of the legs than the outer portions.
Inventors
- 👤 R Greathouse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N5/00; A61N5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
The method of holding the sides of one''s respective large toes adjacent one another during sunbathing or the like which comprises placing rigid binding means about at least one toe on each foot and by said binding means holding the sides of one''s respective large toes adjacent one another.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
49 words
The method of holding the sides of one''s respective large toes adjacent one another during sunbathing or the like which comprises placing rigid binding means about at least one toe on each foot and by said binding means holding the sides of one''s respective large toes adjacent one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 in which a double-ring toe holder is used with a different ring portion thereof placed over the large toe of each foot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A toe holder which comprises two rigid rings each of a diameter such as to comfortably fit over a large human toe, the two diameters being substantially the same, the two rings being joined by a rigid web.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A toe holder which comprises two rigid rings each of a diameter such as to comfortably fit over a large human toe, the two diameters being substantially the same, the two rings being joined by a rigid web.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The toe holder of claim 3 which includes a hole through the web parallel to the openings in the rings.
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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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |