US3794023A
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Therapeutic apparatus for the retardation of emphysema
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-21
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1993-03-21
Abstract
Abstract An emphysema retarding apparatus comprising a tilt board on which a patient may position himself at a rather steep angle of inclination with his head lowermost. A handle bar extending generally parallel to the head end of the board provides leverage to enable a patient to lower and raise the board from and to a generally horizontal position, with little effort, due in part to a container of counterweights. An adjustable stop at the head end controls the maximum angle of inclination.
Inventors
- 👤 C Bradley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0218; A61H2203/00; A61H2203/04; A61H2203/0481; A61H2203/0493; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
Emphysema retarding apparatus comprising: a base adapted for support on a horizontal surface; a tilt board pivotally carried on said base and adapted to support a person lying thereon; a container on the foot end of said board for receiving counterweights; a side of said container facing the head end of said board being adapted for engagement by the feet of said person; means adjacent said container for securing the feet of said person to said foot end; a first stop member at said foot end to limit pivotal movement thereof to approximately a horizontal position; an adjustable stop member at the head end of said board to control the maximum angle of inclination thereof to a selected angle over a range thereof between 30* and 60*; a lift bar extending along and above the head end of said board to be grasped by said person to facilitate raising and lowering said head end; and a portion of the length of said lift bar extending along said maximum angle of inclination.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
Emphysema retarding apparatus comprising: a base adapted for support on a horizontal surface; a tilt board pivotally carried on said base and adapted to support a person lying thereon; a container on the foot end of said board for receiving counterweights; a side of said container facing the head end of said board being adapted for engagement by the feet of said person; means adjacent said container for securing the feet of said person to said foot end; a first stop member at said foot end to limit pivotal movement thereof to approximately a horizontal position; an adjustable stop member at the head end of said board to control the maximum angle of inclination thereof to a selected angle over a range thereof between 30* and 60*; a lift bar extending along and above the head end of said board to be grasped by said person to facilitate raising and lowering said head end; and a portion of the length of said lift bar extending along said maximum angle of inclination.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus defined by claim 1 wherein: said adjustable stop member controls the maximum angle of inclination of said head end to between 40* and 50*.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus defined by claim 1 wherein: the tail end of said board is longer than the head end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus defined by claim 1 including: a pad secured to said board in a position to engage under the buttocks of said person.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus defined by claim 1 including: support wheels on said base; and means for selectively lowering and raising said support wheels between active and retracted positions.
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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |