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US3741207A
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Hand restraining mitt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-14
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-04-14
Abstract
Abstract For use by arthritics or patients whose thumb and fingers on both hands need to be restrained to prevent harm a mitt has a snugly fitting cuff with a security strap. At least the palm side of the mitt includes a chamber either inflated with air or filled with a resilient block of foam-like material with the palm side shaped to conform to the natural curvature of the wearer''s hand. For maximum comfort and restraint, a comparable pocket structure is formed on the back side of the mitt to receive a pad serving to support the back of the wearer''s hand.
Inventors
- 👤 E Fuson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/10; A61F13/104; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A hand restraining mitt comprising: a. a cuff; b. a palm panel extending forwardly from said cuff to a forward end, said palm panel including lateral edgesp c. a back panel extending forwardly from said cuff to a forward end, said back panel including lateral margins, said palm panel and said back panel being joined along at least one of said lateral edges and the adjacent one of said lateral margins to define a compartment capable of enclosing a wearer'' s hand in extended position; d. a front outer panel attached at least along said lateral edges of said palm panel to define a chamber between said palm panel and said front outer paNel; e. a block of resilient foam-like material disposed within said chamber; f. an outer rear panel attached at least along said lateral margins of said back panel to define a pocket between said back panel and said outer rear panel; and, g. a pad of resilient foam-like material located within said pocket, said block and said pad having sufficient length, width, thickness and mass to prevent a wearer''s hand from closing to a grasping position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A hand restraining mitt comprising: a. a cuff; b. a palm panel extending forwardly from said cuff to a forward end, said palm panel including lateral edgesp c. a back panel extending forwardly from said cuff to a forward end, said back panel including lateral margins, said palm panel and said back panel being joined along at least one of said lateral edges and the adjacent one of said lateral margins to define a compartment capable of enclosing a wearer'' s hand in extended position; d. a front outer panel attached at least along said lateral edges of said palm panel to define a chamber between said palm panel and said front outer paNel; e. a block of resilient foam-like material disposed within said chamber; f. an outer rear panel attached at least along said lateral margins of said back panel to define a pocket between said back panel and said outer rear panel; and, g. a pad of resilient foam-like material located within said pocket, said block and said pad having sufficient length, width, thickness and mass to prevent a wearer''s hand from closing to a grasping position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
A mitt as in claim 1 in which the after ends of said front outer panel and said outer rear panel are elongated to an extent sufficient to be recurved over and folded under the adjacent after ends of said block and said pad, respectively; and wherein said block and said pad are removable from said chamber and said pocket, respectively, when said after ends of said panels are unfolded.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A mitt as in claim 1 in which said resilient block of foam-like material and said resilient pad of foam-like material are integrally formed with said palm panel and said front outer panel and with said back panel and said outer rear panel, respectively; and wherein said mitt includes air cooling channels extending through said panels, said block and said pad to afford ventilation to said compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A mitt as in claim 1 in which said block of resilient foam-like material includes a convex side located adjacent said palm panel; and said pad of resilient foam-like material includes a concave side adjacent said back panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mitt as in claim 1 including a wrist confining strap mounted on said cuff.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A mitt as in claim 5 in which said cuff is elongated to an extent sufficient at least to cover said wrist confining strap when said cuff is recurved forwardly over itself.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A mitt as in claim 1 in which at least one of said lateral edges of said palm panel and the adjacent one of said lateral margins of said back panel includes a closure member affording access, when open, to said compartment.
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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |