US3769969A
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Therapeutic device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-03
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1992-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A therapeutic device for positioning a body in such a manner that the buttocks area of the body is elevated above the blood level of the heart area to relieve the pressure on the legs and buttocks area whereby relief is provided for one suffering from varicose veins, hemorrhoids, or various back injuries and ailments.
Inventors
- 👤 J Nezik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0292; A61H2203/00; A61H2203/04; A61H2203/0443; A61H2203/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A therapeutic device for elevating the legs and buttocks of a person above the heart area of the person to relieve the blood pressure in the legs and buttocks of the person to obtain relief from various ailments, comprising first and second oppositely curved arcuate sections, hinge means hingedly joining said sections together at adjacent ends thereof to define a generally S-shaped support for the person, one of said sections being elevated relative to the other section and presenting an upwardly facing convex surface for supporting the legs of the person, the other of said sections presenting an upwardly facing concave surface for supporting the buttocks and at least a portion of the torso of the person, and support means connected to said one section to hold it in said elevated position, said first and second sections foldable about said hinge means into nested relationship with one another for storage of the device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A therapeutic device for elevating the legs and buttocks of a person above the heart area of the person to relieve the blood pressure in the legs and buttocks of the person to obtain relief from various ailments, comprising first and second oppositely curved arcuate sections, hinge means hingedly joining said sections together at adjacent ends thereof to define a generally S-shaped support for the person, one of said sections being elevated relative to the other section and presenting an upwardly facing convex surface for supporting the legs of the person, the other of said sections presenting an upwardly facing concave surface for supporting the buttocks and at least a portion of the torso of the person, and support means connected to said one section to hold it in said elevated position, said first and second sections foldable about said hinge means into nested relationship with one another for storage of the device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A therapeutic device as in claim 1, wherein a pillow means is attached to the end of said other section remote from said hinge means to provide support for at least the head of the person.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A therapeutic device as in claim 1, wherein said support means comprises a pair of substantiaLly vertical legs connected at their upper ends to said one section adjacent the end thereof remote from said hinge means, said legs including a collapsible joint so that the length of the legs can be reduced for storage or transportation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A therapeutic device as in claim 1, wherein hand hold means are in said other arcuate section to assist a person in positioning himself properly upon the device.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2738975A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |