US3750659A
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Orthopedic apparatus for legs to enable standing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-01
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1992-05-01
Abstract
Abstract An orthopedic upright leg brace which enables a person to stand in an upright manner and in which the individual can be easily secured. A free standing parallel bar support is also provided and used in conjunction with the leg brace.
Inventors
- 👤 D Loomans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An orthopedic brace for supporting the lower portion of a person and comprising, an upright support member having a floor engaging member, a pair of foot engaging members mounted on said floor engaging member and each including a generally U-shaped heel engaging portion, a foot supporting plate, and a strap means for holding the foot in said foot supporting means; a knee supporting portion on said upright member for engagement with the front side of the knees of said person, a midsection supporting means on said upright member and including a flexible belt for encircling the person, and a chest support adjacent the upper end of said upright support member for bearing against the front side of said person.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An orthopedic brace for supporting the lower portion of a person and comprising, an upright support member having a floor engaging member, a pair of foot engaging members mounted on said floor engaging member and each including a generally U-shaped heel engaging portion, a foot supporting plate, and a strap means for holding the foot in said foot supporting means; a knee supporting portion on said upright member for engagement with the front side of the knees of said person, a midsection supporting means on said upright member and including a flexible belt for encircling the person, and a chest support adjacent the upper end of said upright support member for bearing against the front side of said person.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
129 words
An orthopedic brace for supporting the lower portion of a person, said brace comprising an upright support member having a laterally extending and floor engaging member fastened thereto, said floor engaging member having a pair of foot engaging members laterally spaced thereon; said foot engaging members each including a generally U-shaped heel engaging portion, a foot supporting portion, and a strap means for holding the foot in said foot supporting means; said brace also including a knee supporting portion for engagement with the front side of the knees of said person, said brace also including a midsection supporting means including a flexible belt for encircling the person, and a chest support adjacent the upper end of said upright support member for bearing against the front side of said person.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
129 words
An orthopedic brace for supporting the lower portion of a person, said brace comprising an upright support member having a laterally extending and floor engaging member fastened thereto, said floor engaging member having a pair of foot engaging members laterally spaced thereon; said foot engaging members each including a generally U-shaped heel engaging portion, a foot supporting portion, and a strap means for holding the foot in said foot supporting means; said brace also including a knee supporting portion for engagement with the front side of the knees of said person, said brace also including a midsection supporting means including a flexible belt for encircling the person, and a chest support adjacent the upper end of said upright support member for bearing against the front side of said person.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
164 words
An orthopedic brace for supporting the lower portion of a person, said brace comprising, an upright support member havIng a laterally extending and floor engaging member fastened thereto, said floor engaging member having a pair of foot engaging members laterally spaced thereon; said foot engaging members each including a generally U-shaped heel engaging portion, a foot supporting portion, and a strap means for holding the foot in said foot supporting means, a tubular member slideably mounted on said upright support members, means for detachably securing and adjusting the position of said tubular member on said upright support member, a knee supporting portion mounted on said tubular member and for engagement with the front side of the knees of said person, a midsection supporting means mounted on said tubular member and including an adjustable flexible belt for encircling the person, and a chest support secured to and adjacent the upper end of said upright support member for bearing against the front side of said person.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
164 words
An orthopedic brace for supporting the lower portion of a person, said brace comprising, an upright support member havIng a laterally extending and floor engaging member fastened thereto, said floor engaging member having a pair of foot engaging members laterally spaced thereon; said foot engaging members each including a generally U-shaped heel engaging portion, a foot supporting portion, and a strap means for holding the foot in said foot supporting means, a tubular member slideably mounted on said upright support members, means for detachably securing and adjusting the position of said tubular member on said upright support member, a knee supporting portion mounted on said tubular member and for engagement with the front side of the knees of said person, a midsection supporting means mounted on said tubular member and including an adjustable flexible belt for encircling the person, and a chest support secured to and adjacent the upper end of said upright support member for bearing against the front side of said person.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |