US3809075A
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Bone splint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-29
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Granted: 1974-05-07
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Expires: 1993-03-29
Abstract
Abstract Bone splints are provided which include a wire or pin with an easily attachable and detachable retainer or retainers secured thereto, which splints do not migrate into the bones or tissue of the person undergoing treatment.
Inventors
- 👤 A Matles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/685; A61B17/84; A61B17/846; A61B17/848
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A bone splint for use in immobilizing tissue, bones or joints which comprises an elongated metallic member which can be passed into or through the portion to be immobilized, and at least one retainer of soft bendable material adapted to be detachably secured to said member at a selected location therealong, said retainer being Of one piece and including a head with a surface for direct engagement of said surface with the body exteriorly thereof and for simultaneous gripping engagement by said head with said metallic member, said retainer having two separable portions between which said metallic member is gripped and a bendable hinge portion connecting said separable portions for application to and removal of said retainer from said elongated metallic member, said separable portions having wings attached thereto below said hinge for actuation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A bone splint for use in immobilizing tissue, bones or joints which comprises an elongated metallic member which can be passed into or through the portion to be immobilized, and at least one retainer of soft bendable material adapted to be detachably secured to said member at a selected location therealong, said retainer being Of one piece and including a head with a surface for direct engagement of said surface with the body exteriorly thereof and for simultaneous gripping engagement by said head with said metallic member, said retainer having two separable portions between which said metallic member is gripped and a bendable hinge portion connecting said separable portions for application to and removal of said retainer from said elongated metallic member, said separable portions having wings attached thereto below said hinge for actuation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A bone splint as defined in claim 1 in which said metallic member is a wire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A bone splint as defined in claim 1 in which said metallic member is a pin.
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) | 1977-05-06 | 1977-11-05 | 1978-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-06 | 1981-11-05 | 1982-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-06 | 1985-11-05 | 1986-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |