US3773041A
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Toe guard for walking cast, short leg cast & long leg cast
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-18
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1991-11-18
Abstract
Abstract The toe guard incorporates an elongated mounting stem adjustably engageable with the walking tip of a foot cast. The forward end of the stem is rigidly affixed to the central portion of a rearwardly directed arcuate protective bar which encircles the toes and forward portion of the cast in generally spaced overlying relation to the stem itself.
Inventors
- 👤 E Bogar
- 👤 J Southern
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/04; A61F13/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
In a walking cast, a cast body, a depending walking tip and a toe guard, said tip including an enlarged head portion embedded within the body with the tip projecting therebelow, said guard including an elongated stem positioned along the lower portion of the cast and engaged with the walking tip, said stem including a forward end portion forward of said cast, said guard further including an arcuate generally horizontal protective bar, said bar having the central portion thereof rigidly affixed to the forward end of said stem with the bar projecting rearwardly from the forward end of said stem in spaced overlying relation to said stem and in partially encircling relation to the forward end of said cast to provide a protective enclosure therefor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a walking cast, a cast body, a depending walking tip and a toe guard, said tip including an enlarged head portion embedded within the body with the tip projecting therebelow, said guard including an elongated stem positioned along the lower portion of the cast and engaged with the walking tip, said stem including a forward end portion forward of said cast, said guard further including an arcuate generally horizontal protective bar, said bar having the central portion thereof rigidly affixed to the forward end of said stem with the bar projecting rearwardly from the forward end of said stem in spaced overlying relation to said stem and in partially encircling relation to the forward end of said cast to provide a protective enclosure therefor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cast of claim 1 wherein said toe guard stem projects through and is frictionally engaged by the walking tip below the head portion thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cast of claim 1 wherein said stem is positioned in engaging overlying relation to said walking tip head portion and embedded within the body of the cast.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cast of claim 1 wherein said stem, and hence said guard, is longitudinally adjustable relative to the length of the cast.
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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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |