US3835848A
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Pericranial splint and retainer assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-11
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A malleable metal nasal piece is formed to assume a shape which will maintain a desired shape for the wearer''s traumatized nose. The final formation of the nasal piece is performed while the nasal piece is adjacent to the wearer''s nose. An adjustable elastic pericranial band is attached to a goggle type retention piece having a central member connecting eye pieces. The central member bears against a bridge area on the nasal piece for maintaining pressure between the nasal piece and the wearer''s nose when the pericranial band is adjusted to be in tension. A small projection extends from the bridge area of the nasal piece for positioning the central member on the nasal piece.
Inventors
- 👤 R Berner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A nose splint and retainer assembly for use during healing of a wearer''s traumatized nose, comprising a one piece body of relatively thin malleable material adapted to be shaped to fit snugly on the nose of the wearer to maintain a desired nose shape during healing, a lining applied to a first surface of said body for substantially entire contact with the nose, means on a second surface of said body opposite said first surface for presenting a flesh tone appearance, and an integral elongated finger-like element projecting from said one piece body adapted to extend over the bridge of the nose,a pair of goggles conforming comfortably to the facial contours of the wearer, said goggles having eye pieces connected by a central member, said central member engaging said second surface when said goggles are placed on the head of the wearer subsequent to positioning the nose splint, an elastic band for encircling the head of the wearer attached to each side of said goggles for urging the shaped body against the nose, whereby said body may be removed without irritation, adjusted and reapplied to the nose during healing, and skin discoloration about the eyes due to the nose trauma is completely hidden from view by the goggles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A nose splint and retainer assembly for use during healing of a wearer''s traumatized nose, comprising a one piece body of relatively thin malleable material adapted to be shaped to fit snugly on the nose of the wearer to maintain a desired nose shape during healing, a lining applied to a first surface of said body for substantially entire contact with the nose, means on a second surface of said body opposite said first surface for presenting a flesh tone appearance, and an integral elongated finger-like element projecting from said one piece body adapted to extend over the bridge of the nose,a pair of goggles conforming comfortably to the facial contours of the wearer, said goggles having eye pieces connected by a central member, said central member engaging said second surface when said goggles are placed on the head of the wearer subsequent to positioning the nose splint, an elastic band for encircling the head of the wearer attached to each side of said goggles for urging the shaped body against the nose, whereby said body may be removed without irritation, adjusted and reapplied to the nose during healing, and skin discoloration about the eyes due to the nose trauma is completely hidden from view by the goggles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A nose splint and retainer assembly as in claim 1 wherein said body has a bridge area centrally located on said second surface together with a projection extending from said bridge area for positioning and supporting said central member and wherein said goggles have vent holes therein to prevent fogging of said eye pieces.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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US3742943A
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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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |