US3759255A
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Spinal traction apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-10
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A spinal or cervical traction device for home use, having a harness for fitting around the body below at least in part the arms, or to the head, a hand operable winch means associated with said harness, and a connector attached to said winch for engagement with a fitting secured in an elevated position, e.g. to a door lintel.
Inventors
- 👤 E Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0218; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/1604; A61H2201/1607
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A spinal or cervical traction device comprising a harness for fitting below and supporting a portion of a patient, a housing, means for detachably connecting said harness to said housing for being suspended therebelow, a drum rotatably mounted in said housing, a worm-wheel keyed to said drum, a worm meshing with said worm-wheel, a handle extending thrugh said housing and connected to said worm for manually driving the same, a loadbearing flexible connector attached at one end to said drum for being wound thereon and extending from said housing, a link attached to the other end of said connector and means for detachably supporting said link in an elevated position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A spinal or cervical traction device comprising a harness for fitting below and supporting a portion of a patient, a housing, means for detachably connecting said harness to said housing for being suspended therebelow, a drum rotatably mounted in said housing, a worm-wheel keyed to said drum, a worm meshing with said worm-wheel, a handle extending thrugh said housing and connected to said worm for manually driving the same, a loadbearing flexible connector attached at one end to said drum for being wound thereon and extending from said housing, a link attached to the other end of said connector and means for detachably supporting said link in an elevated position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A spinal or cervical traction device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said harness consists of a loop of a padded strap, fasteners at each end of said strap and studs on opposite sides of said housing detachably connected to said studs.
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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |