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Truss
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-29
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1991-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A truss that has a pair of spaced folds at the back of the body portion with flexible fabric extending across the space between the folds and adjusting means that are each connected with the body portion at one of the folds and extends across the other fold. Adjusting straps are each fastened at one end permanently to the body portion and each extends through a loop that is part of the connection for the strap with the back of the body portion. The adjusting straps and the front of the body portion have Velcro fasteners that detachably fasten each strap independently in adjusted position at the front of the truss. The rupture pad is slidably mounted on a strap that runs up and down on the front side of the body portion and has one end fastened in fixed position to the front of the body portion. A Velcro fastener strip runs lengthwise of the strap and cooperates with a Velcro fastener strip that runs lengthwise of the front of the body portion and thus crosswise of the strap. The pad has a ply on the back side having spaced slots through which the strap slidably extends.
Inventors
- 👤 H Nelkin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/30; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A truss comprising a body encircling body portion of strong flexible inextensible fabric having a rear portion adapted to be positioned across the back of the body of the wearer and a front portion adapted to be positioned across the front of the body of the wearer, said body portion having a transverse fold on each side of the middle of said rear portion thereof to provide a flexible portion between said folds, a pair of adjusting straps, means connecting each of said straps with said body portion at said fold on one side of the middle of said rear portion, said connecting means extending across said fold at the other side of the middle of said rear portion, each of said straps being secured in fixed position at one end thereof to said body portion adjacent said front portion thereof, said means connecting said strap with said fold including a loop, said strap extending slidably through said loop, means independently longitudinally adjustably connecting the other end of each of said straps to said front portion, to independently adjust the effective length of each of said straps, and a pad adjustably mounted on said front portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A truss comprising a body encircling body portion of strong flexible inextensible fabric having a rear portion adapted to be positioned across the back of the body of the wearer and a front portion adapted to be positioned across the front of the body of the wearer, said body portion having a transverse fold on each side of the middle of said rear portion thereof to provide a flexible portion between said folds, a pair of adjusting straps, means connecting each of said straps with said body portion at said fold on one side of the middle of said rear portion, said connecting means extending across said fold at the other side of the middle of said rear portion, each of said straps being secured in fixed position at one end thereof to said body portion adjacent said front portion thereof, said means connecting said strap with said fold including a loop, said strap extending slidably through said loop, means independently longitudinally adjustably connecting the other end of each of said straps to said front portion, to independently adjust the effective length of each of said straps, and a pad adjustably mounted on said front portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The truss claimed in claim 1 which is provided with means for permanently connecting the opposite ends of said body portion together at one of said folds.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The truss claimed in claim 1 in which the mounting for said pad comprises a strap adjustably mounted on said front portion and means mounting said pad on said strap for guided slidable movement longitudinally of said strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The truss claimed in claim 1 in which said means for independently adjustably connecting said straps to said front portion each comprises a cooperating pair of strips of contact bonding material mounted on said strap to extend lengthwise thereof and on said front portion to extend lengthwise thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
The truss claimed in claim 1 in which said means for independently adjustably connecting said straps to said front portion each comprises a cooperating pair of strips of Velcro material one of which is mounted lengthwise on said strap and the other of which is mounted on said front portion to extend lengthwise thereof, said strips mounted on said front portion inclining downwardly toward the forward ends thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The truss claimed in claim 1 in which the mounting for said pad comprises a strap fixed to said front portion at one end thereof and detachably adjustably connected with said front portion in spaced relation to said end and means mounting said pad on said strap for slidable movement longitudinally of said strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
Means for adjustably mounting a rupture pad on the body portion of a truss comprising a rupture pad, a strap fixed to said body portion at one end thereof and detachably adjustably connected with said body portion in spaced relation to said end, and means provided on the back of said pad slidably engaging said strap for permitting slidable movement of said pad longitudinally of said strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
Means for adjustably mounting a rupture pad on the body portion of a truss comprising a rupture pad, a strap fixed to said body portion at one end thereof and detachably adjustably connected with said body portion in spaced relation to said end, and means provided on the back of said pad slidably engaging said strap for permitting slidable movement of said pad longitudinally of said strap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
The means for adjustably mounting a rupture pad claimed in claim 7 in which said detachable adjustable connection comprises a cooperating pair of strips of Velcro material one of which is mounted on said strap to extend lengthwise thereof and the other of which is mounted on said body portion to extend transversely of the length of said strap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The means for adjustably mounting a rupture pad claimed in claim 7 in which said pad has a ply on the back thereof provided with a pair of spaced slots and said strap extends slidably through said slots.
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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) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |