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Telescopic stick for paralytics
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-05
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Granted: 1974-03-05
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Expires: 1992-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A telescopic mouth-held stick for paralytics consists of a mouthpiece for retention in the mouth and covering the clinical crowns of all of the teeth and supporting a telescopically extensible stick and an actuating mechanism therefor. Control means for extending or retracting the telescopic portion of the stick are incorporated in the mouthpiece and/or on the actuating mechanism so that patients using the device may conveniently adjust the length thereof for typing, controlling wheel chair switches, turning pages of books, operating switches of lights, radio, TV, or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 A Cloran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F4/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S200/00; Y10S200/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A mouth-held telescopic stick consisting of a mouthpiece, for retention in the mouth of a user and covering the clinical crowns of all the teeth, an actuating mechanism secured thereto, and an elongated tubular stick extending outwardly therefrom, a telescopic extension slidably engaging said elongated tubular stick, said actuating mechanism including means for moving said telescopic extension inwardly and outwardly of said elongated tubular stick and means in said mouthpiece for controlling said actuating mechanism.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A mouth-held telescopic stick consisting of a mouthpiece, for retention in the mouth of a user and covering the clinical crowns of all the teeth, an actuating mechanism secured thereto, and an elongated tubular stick extending outwardly therefrom, a telescopic extension slidably engaging said elongated tubular stick, said actuating mechanism including means for moving said telescopic extension inwardly and outwardly of said elongated tubular stick and means in said mouthpiece for controlling said actuating mechanism.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The mouth-held telescopic stick set forth in claim 1 and wherein said acTuating mechanism includes a power source, an electric motor, switch means for controlling the same, and circuit wires connecting said power source, switch means, and motor, said means for controlling said actuating mechanism including actuating members extending from said switch means through said mouthpiece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The mouth-held telescopic stick set forth in claim 1 and wherein said actuating means includes a source of rotary motion, a follower secured in said telescopic extension, a threaded rod in said elongated tubular stick engaging said follower and connected to said source of rotary motion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mouth-held telescopic stick set forth in claim 1 and wherein the means for controlling said actuating mechanism includes push rods extending through said mouthpiece.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The mouth-held telescopic stick of claim 1 in which the mouthpiece is shaped for full dentition coverage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The mouth-held telescopic stick of claim 1 wherein the means for controlling said actuating mechanism includes control members extending outwardly of said actuating mechanism through openings in said mouthpiece and terminating within the area of said mouthpiece.
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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) | 1977-03-04 | 1977-09-03 | 1978-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-04 | 1981-09-03 | 1982-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-04 | 1985-09-03 | 1986-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |