US3730177A
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Spreading bandage for children having dislocated hip bones
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-02
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A spreading bandage for patients, especially children, having dislocated hip bones. A rigid U-shaped supporting member is fastened to the back of the patient and has a pair of pivotable thigh supporting members mounted thereon. The thigh supporting members are disposed perpendicular to the body supporting member, and are forced apart outwardly by tension belts or springs mounted thereon. The force exerted by the springs and belts maintain the thighs of the patient in a spread-apart position to cause proper relocation of the hip bones in the body of the patient.
Inventors
- 👤 O Thum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0193
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A spreading bandage for patients, especially children, suffering from hip bone dislocation, comprising: a first support member, for supporting the spreading bandage on the body of the patient; at least one mounting rod, having at least two shanks disposed perpendicular to each other, pivotably mounted on said first support member so that one of said shanks extends outwardly perpendicular thereto; at least one second support member, mounted on said outwardly extending shank of said rod, for supporting the thigh of the patient on said mounting rod; means, affixed to said first and second support members, for fastening said first support member to the body of the patient and said second support member to the thigh of the patient; and means affixed to said first support member and to said second support member, for exerting a tension force on said second support member so as to pivot said second support member outwardly away from said first support member, whereby the thigh of the patient is maintained under tension in a position perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body of the patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A spreading bandage for patients, especially children, suffering from hip bone dislocation, comprising: a first support member, for supporting the spreading bandage on the body of the patient; at least one mounting rod, having at least two shanks disposed perpendicular to each other, pivotably mounted on said first support member so that one of said shanks extends outwardly perpendicular thereto; at least one second support member, mounted on said outwardly extending shank of said rod, for supporting the thigh of the patient on said mounting rod; means, affixed to said first and second support members, for fastening said first support member to the body of the patient and said second support member to the thigh of the patient; and means affixed to said first support member and to said second support member, for exerting a tension force on said second support member so as to pivot said second support member outwardly away from said first support member, whereby the thigh of the patient is maintained under tension in a position perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body of the patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The spreading bandage as recited in claim 1, wherein said first support member comprises a rigid, substantially U-shaped member, having padding material affixed to the inside surface thereof for cushioning the engagement of said first support member with the body of the patient.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The spreading bandage as recited in claim 2, wherein said second support member comprises a rigid, substantially U-shaped support member, having padding material affixed to the inside surface thereof for cushioning the engagement of said second support member with the thigh of the patient.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
The spreading bandage as recited in claim 1, wherein said fastening means comprises elongated straps rigidly affixed at one end to said first and second support members having a plurality of apertures provided in the other end thereof, and projecting members, rigidly affixed to said support members, for engaging the apertures provided in said straps and thereby securing said members to the body and thighs of the patient respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The spreading bandage as recited in claim 1, wherein said second support member further comprises a cylindrical mounting member affixed thereto slidably disposed over said rod, and screw means threadably engaged through said cylindrical mounting member so as to engage said rod and thereby adjustably mount said second support member on said rod.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The spreading bandage as recited in claim 1, wherein said tension exerting means comprises at least one expandable belt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The spreading bandage as recited in claim 1, wherein said teNsion exerting means comprises at least one spring mounted on said first support supporting member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The spreading bandage as recited in claim 7 further comprising a rotatable cylindrical member coupled to one end of said spring, and threadably engaged on one shank of said rod, for adjusting the torsion of said spring and thereby adjusting the amount of force exerted outwardly on the thighs of the patient.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
88 words
The spreading bandage as recited in claim 8 further comprising rigid, substantially U-shaped, mounting member having apertures disposed in the ends thereof for receiving the shanks of said rod and thereby mounting said rod on said first support member, and abutment means, including a semi-circular rigid element affixed to said rod adjacent the end of said mounting member and an abutment member rigidly affixed on said mounting member adjacent said semi-circular element for engaging said semi-circular element and thereby limiting the outward movement of said rod during use.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
84 words
The spreading bandage as recited in claim 9, wherein said mounting member further comprises a plurality of selectively spaced apertures in one end thereof, adjacent said semi-circular element, and wherein said semicircular element includes an aperture selectively positioned in alignment with said plurality of apertures on said mounting member, and a rigid pin slidably disposed through said aperture and one of said apertures in said mounting member, for fixing the position of said second support member relative to said first support member during use.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB996562A
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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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |