US3832780A
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Disposable measuring and fitting device for surgical garments
Assignee: Surgical Appliance Ind Inc
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Filing: 1972-05-11
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1992-05-11
Abstract
Abstract In a body measuring apparatus for measuring and fitting surgical or therapeutic garments, an inexpensive, disposable sleeve comprising a single piece of highly elastic material designed to be placed by the patient over the portion of the body for which the garment is to be fitted. The sleeve has a plurality of spaced inelastic measuring tapes or scales attached thereto, the tapes having indicia thereon to permit the wearer or another person to wrap each tape around the sleeve and note, mark, or otherwise record the measurement of the body circumference. For ease of manufacture of the body measuring apparatus, the measuring tapes may be spaced along and extend laterally from another tape to which they are secured, this latter tape being secured longitudinally to the sleeve along its length.
Inventors
- 👤 H Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:38
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41H; A41H1/00; A41H1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An apparatus for making multiple measurements of the girth of an elongated portion of the body along its length, comprising: an elongated substantially cylindrical sleeve, said sleeve being fabricated of elastic material having an elasticity incapable of providing useful therapeutic support when placed in encircling relation to said body portion being measured, said sleeve having a diameter when unstretched which is less than the diameter of said body portion to be measured to enable said sleeve when placed about said body portion to intimately conform to the contour of the portion of the body being measured along its length and remain so positioned without manual intervention, and a plurality of longitudinally spaced measuring strips each attached at only one point thereof directly to the outer surface of said sleeve and dimensioned in length to completely encircle the associated body portion when placed thereabout, said strips having a constant length which resists extension under tension.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
154 words
An apparatus for making multiple measurements of the girth of an elongated portion of the body along its length, comprising: an elongated substantially cylindrical sleeve, said sleeve being fabricated of elastic material having an elasticity incapable of providing useful therapeutic support when placed in encircling relation to said body portion being measured, said sleeve having a diameter when unstretched which is less than the diameter of said body portion to be measured to enable said sleeve when placed about said body portion to intimately conform to the contour of the portion of the body being measured along its length and remain so positioned without manual intervention, and a plurality of longitudinally spaced measuring strips each attached at only one point thereof directly to the outer surface of said sleeve and dimensioned in length to completely encircle the associated body portion when placed thereabout, said strips having a constant length which resists extension under tension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said elastic sleeve is constructed of an elastic material of the one-way stretch type, the sleeve being stretchable substantially in only a circumferential direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus in claim 1 wherein said measuring strips are equally spaced along said sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus in claim 1 wherein said measuring strip include calibration indicia thereon.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
172 words
An apparatus for making multiple measurements of the girth of an elongated portion of the body along its length, comprising: an elongated substantially cylindrical sleeve fabricated of elastic material having an elasticity incapable of providing useful therapeutic support when placed in encircling relation to said body portion being measured, said sleeve having a diameter when unstretched which is less than the diameter of said body portion to be measured to enable said sleeve when placed about said body portion to intimately conform to the contour of the portion of the body being measured along its length and remain so positioned without manual intervention, a tape directly secured to the outer surface of said sleeve along a line parallel to the axis of said sleeve, and a plurality of measuring strips each attached at only one point thereof to said tape, said strips extending transversely from said tape and dimensioned in length to completely encircle the associated body portion when placed thereabout, said strips having a constant length which resists extension under tension.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
172 words
An apparatus for making multiple measurements of the girth of an elongated portion of the body along its length, comprising: an elongated substantially cylindrical sleeve fabricated of elastic material having an elasticity incapable of providing useful therapeutic support when placed in encircling relation to said body portion being measured, said sleeve having a diameter when unstretched which is less than the diameter of said body portion to be measured to enable said sleeve when placed about said body portion to intimately conform to the contour of the portion of the body being measured along its length and remain so positioned without manual intervention, a tape directly secured to the outer surface of said sleeve along a line parallel to the axis of said sleeve, and a plurality of measuring strips each attached at only one point thereof to said tape, said strips extending transversely from said tape and dimensioned in length to completely encircle the associated body portion when placed thereabout, said strips having a constant length which resists extension under tension.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus in claim 5 wherein each said measuring strip is integrally formed with said tape.
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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) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |