US3815588A
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Apparatus and methods relating to support of the forearm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-27
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-10-27
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and methods are disclosed which relate to supporting the forearm by means of a resilient, semi-rigid support member adapted to partially encircle and conform generally to the shape of said forearm when said forearm is positioned adjacent to the chest wall or body with the forearm pronated and the wrist and hand held in a functional position, said support member also including means adapted to retain said support member generally against the body or chest wall.
Inventors
- 👤 B Klausner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; A61F5/05858
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
An apparatus for supporting the forearm, including the elbow and hand, of a patient which comprises a resilient semi-rigid support member constructed from a polymeric foam material and adapted to partially encircle and conform generally to the shape of the partially encircled forearm when said forearm is pronated with the wrist and hand held in a functional position, said support member having for receiving the elbow an extension that is narrower than the width of the support at its widest point, means adapted to detachably affix said support member to the forearm, including the hand and elbow of a patient, means for securing the fingers and thumb to the surface of said support, said support member having means attached to the support member for retaining said support member against the body with the forearm supported in a generally orthogonal position to the upperarm.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
An apparatus for supporting the forearm, including the elbow and hand, of a patient which comprises a resilient semi-rigid support member constructed from a polymeric foam material and adapted to partially encircle and conform generally to the shape of the partially encircled forearm when said forearm is pronated with the wrist and hand held in a functional position, said support member having for receiving the elbow an extension that is narrower than the width of the support at its widest point, means adapted to detachably affix said support member to the forearm, including the hand and elbow of a patient, means for securing the fingers and thumb to the surface of said support, said support member having means attached to the support member for retaining said support member against the body with the forearm supported in a generally orthogonal position to the upperarm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said means attached to the support member comprise an elongated strap which is adapted to be affixed to the support at the area wherein the elbow is supported and extends around the neck of the patient down to and around the distal end of said support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said resilient semi-rigid support member is perforated by a plurality of apertures extending from the upper to the lower surface thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the means for securing the fingers and thumb to the surface of said support comprise loops of fabric sized to the individual fingers and thumb.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said polymeric foam material is a polyethylene foam material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method of supporting the forearm, including the elbow and hand, of a patient, which comprises supporting said forearm in a support as defined in claim 1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as defined in claim 6 wherein the forearm, including the elbow and hand, are supported so that the hand is elevated above the elbow.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
A method as defined in claim 6 wherein the support member is retained generally in said position by an elongated strap which is affixed to the support at the area wherein the elbow is supported and extends up and around the neck of the patient and down to the distal end of said support.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method as defined in claim 6 wherein the fingers and thumb are secured to the surface of said support by loops of fabric.
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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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |