US3828369A
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Elastic stocking with a split adjustable thigh panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-29
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1992-12-29
Abstract
Abstract An elastic stocking has an upper thigh panel which is adjustable both at the top and bottom of the panel and is fastened in adjustable overlapping relation according to the location of printed indicia that appears along both the top and bottom edges of the panel for indicating where the fastening means should hold the overlapping part of the panel according to the known upper and lower circumferential thigh dimensions of the wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 R Swallow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:19
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B11/00; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/06; A61F13/08; A61F13/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An anti-embolism elastic stocking having a split adjustable thigh panel having longitudinal free edges constituted of inelastic fabric fastening means for holding the opposed split edges of said panel in overlapping relation with different amounts of overlap and printed indicia along both the top and bottom edges of said panel for indicating where the overlapping edges when fastened by said fastening means should be located at both the top and bottom of said panel when the panel is applied around a thigh of known upper and lower circumferential dimensions to provide adjustability for exerting graduated pressure along the limb length of the applied panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An anti-embolism elastic stocking having a split adjustable thigh panel having longitudinal free edges constituted of inelastic fabric fastening means for holding the opposed split edges of said panel in overlapping relation with different amounts of overlap and printed indicia along both the top and bottom edges of said panel for indicating where the overlapping edges when fastened by said fastening means should be located at both the top and bottom of said panel when the panel is applied around a thigh of known upper and lower circumferential dimensions to provide adjustability for exerting graduated pressure along the limb length of the applied panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A stocking as claimed in claim 1 wherein said indicia include arabic numerals corresponding to upper and lower circumferential thigh dimensions whereby the same garment may be used on different patients having different thigh dimensions to exert functional graduated pressure.
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) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |