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Universal clavicle splint
Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Co LP
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Filing: 1973-10-18
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1993-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A clavicle splint including a backplate member which is intended to fit over the back of the user. Attached to the backplate member is a T-configured velcro element. The splint includes a pair of straps which have the upper ends thereof provided with elongated velcro sensitive material for grippingly engaging the remote portions of the transverse bar portion of the Tconfiguration. The lower ends of the straps may be adjustably attached one to the other with suitable velcro elements and the joined ends thereof may be adjustably attached to the vertical portion of the T-configuration at a point considerably below the transverse bar, i.e., the straps do not curve upwardly along the backside of the user, which enables the user to have more maneuverability of his arms without flexing his shoulders or aggravating the fractured clavicle.
Inventors
- 👤 S Frankel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05808; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15; Y10S128/19; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
296 words
A clavicle splint comprising a flexible nonstretchable backplate member for contiguously engaging the back of the user, said backplate member having an uppermost transverse edge portion which extends at least from the lateral end of the left clavicle of the user to the lateral end of his right clavicle, said backplate member also having a lower portion which is disposed a considerable distance below said uppermost transverse edge portion with said lower portion being lower than is the axilla of the user, a pair of shoulder straps for engaging the shoulders of the user laterally of his left and right clavicles to restrict his movement thereof, means for removably and adjustably attaching the upper ends of said pair of straps to said transverse edge portion of said backplate member at a plurality of laterally displaced locations each of which being substantially adjacent the lateral ends of said transverse side of said backplate member to allow the upper ends of said pair of straps to be properly adjusted to the user both along the length thereof and along the transverse edge portion of said backplate member that extends substantially parallel with the user''s clavicles, means for removably and adjustably attaching the lower ends of said pair of strapS one to the other, and means for removably and adjustably attaching the joined lower ends of said pair of straps to said backplate member adjacent said lower portion thereof with said pair of straps extending across the top of the shoulders of the user, thence downwardly as they pass over the forward lateral portions of his shoulders, thence turning rearwardly and extending under his arms but well below his axilla whereby said pair of shoulder straps may have tension applied thereto for restricting the movement of the user''s shoulders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
296 words
A clavicle splint comprising a flexible nonstretchable backplate member for contiguously engaging the back of the user, said backplate member having an uppermost transverse edge portion which extends at least from the lateral end of the left clavicle of the user to the lateral end of his right clavicle, said backplate member also having a lower portion which is disposed a considerable distance below said uppermost transverse edge portion with said lower portion being lower than is the axilla of the user, a pair of shoulder straps for engaging the shoulders of the user laterally of his left and right clavicles to restrict his movement thereof, means for removably and adjustably attaching the upper ends of said pair of straps to said transverse edge portion of said backplate member at a plurality of laterally displaced locations each of which being substantially adjacent the lateral ends of said transverse side of said backplate member to allow the upper ends of said pair of straps to be properly adjusted to the user both along the length thereof and along the transverse edge portion of said backplate member that extends substantially parallel with the user''s clavicles, means for removably and adjustably attaching the lower ends of said pair of strapS one to the other, and means for removably and adjustably attaching the joined lower ends of said pair of straps to said backplate member adjacent said lower portion thereof with said pair of straps extending across the top of the shoulders of the user, thence downwardly as they pass over the forward lateral portions of his shoulders, thence turning rearwardly and extending under his arms but well below his axilla whereby said pair of shoulder straps may have tension applied thereto for restricting the movement of the user''s shoulders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
296 words
A clavicle splint comprising a flexible nonstretchable backplate member for contiguously engaging the back of the user, said backplate member having an uppermost transverse edge portion which extends at least from the lateral end of the left clavicle of the user to the lateral end of his right clavicle, said backplate member also having a lower portion which is disposed a considerable distance below said uppermost transverse edge portion with said lower portion being lower than is the axilla of the user, a pair of shoulder straps for engaging the shoulders of the user laterally of his left and right clavicles to restrict his movement thereof, means for removably and adjustably attaching the upper ends of said pair of straps to said transverse edge portion of said backplate member at a plurality of laterally displaced locations each of which being substantially adjacent the lateral ends of said transverse side of said backplate member to allow the upper ends of said pair of straps to be properly adjusted to the user both along the length thereof and along the transverse edge portion of said backplate member that extends substantially parallel with the user''s clavicles, means for removably and adjustably attaching the lower ends of said pair of strapS one to the other, and means for removably and adjustably attaching the joined lower ends of said pair of straps to said backplate member adjacent said lower portion thereof with said pair of straps extending across the top of the shoulders of the user, thence downwardly as they pass over the forward lateral portions of his shoulders, thence turning rearwardly and extending under his arms but well below his axilla whereby said pair of shoulder straps may have tension applied thereto for restricting the movement of the user''s shoulders.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
296 words
A clavicle splint comprising a flexible nonstretchable backplate member for contiguously engaging the back of the user, said backplate member having an uppermost transverse edge portion which extends at least from the lateral end of the left clavicle of the user to the lateral end of his right clavicle, said backplate member also having a lower portion which is disposed a considerable distance below said uppermost transverse edge portion with said lower portion being lower than is the axilla of the user, a pair of shoulder straps for engaging the shoulders of the user laterally of his left and right clavicles to restrict his movement thereof, means for removably and adjustably attaching the upper ends of said pair of straps to said transverse edge portion of said backplate member at a plurality of laterally displaced locations each of which being substantially adjacent the lateral ends of said transverse side of said backplate member to allow the upper ends of said pair of straps to be properly adjusted to the user both along the length thereof and along the transverse edge portion of said backplate member that extends substantially parallel with the user''s clavicles, means for removably and adjustably attaching the lower ends of said pair of strapS one to the other, and means for removably and adjustably attaching the joined lower ends of said pair of straps to said backplate member adjacent said lower portion thereof with said pair of straps extending across the top of the shoulders of the user, thence downwardly as they pass over the forward lateral portions of his shoulders, thence turning rearwardly and extending under his arms but well below his axilla whereby said pair of shoulder straps may have tension applied thereto for restricting the movement of the user''s shoulders.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
209 words
A clavicle splint comprising a backplate member for contiguously engaging the back of the user, a horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric fixedly attached to said backplate member so as to extend substantially parallel with and along the lengths of the clavicle bones of the user, a vertical bar of velcro hook fabric fixedly attached to said backplate member so as to extend substantially along the midline posterior of the user, first and second flexible shoulder strap means for engaging the shoulders of the user to restrict his movement thereof, the upper ends of said first and second strap means respectively including upper predetermined lengths of velcro hook sensitive fabric means for grippingly engaging said horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric selectively along the lengths of said upper velcro sensitive fabric means and selectively along the length of said horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric means, means for adjustably attaching the lower ends of said first and second strap means one to the other, and lower velcro hook sensitive fabric means attached to the lower ends of one of said strap means for grippingly engaging said vertical bar of velcro hook fabric selectively along the length thereof whereby tension may be applied to said first and second strap means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
209 words
A clavicle splint comprising a backplate member for contiguously engaging the back of the user, a horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric fixedly attached to said backplate member so as to extend substantially parallel with and along the lengths of the clavicle bones of the user, a vertical bar of velcro hook fabric fixedly attached to said backplate member so as to extend substantially along the midline posterior of the user, first and second flexible shoulder strap means for engaging the shoulders of the user to restrict his movement thereof, the upper ends of said first and second strap means respectively including upper predetermined lengths of velcro hook sensitive fabric means for grippingly engaging said horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric selectively along the lengths of said upper velcro sensitive fabric means and selectively along the length of said horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric means, means for adjustably attaching the lower ends of said first and second strap means one to the other, and lower velcro hook sensitive fabric means attached to the lower ends of one of said strap means for grippingly engaging said vertical bar of velcro hook fabric selectively along the length thereof whereby tension may be applied to said first and second strap means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The splint of claim 2 in which is included first and second tubular shaped pad means for promoting comfort to the user, said first and second pad means having predetermined lengths thereto and being disposed circumferentially about said first and second strap means along the respective mid portions thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The splint of claim 2 in which said backplate member is constructed from a flexible nonstretchable material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The splint of claim 2 in which said backplate member is constructed from soft felt padding.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
288 words
A clavicle splint comprising a flexible nonstretchable backplate member for contiguously engaging the back of the user, a horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric fixedly attached to said backplate member so as to extend substantially parallel with the clavicle bones of the user, a vertical bar of velcro hook fabric depending from the mid portion of said horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric and being fixedly attached to said backplate member so as to extend substantially along the midline posterior of the user, a pair of flexible elongated nonstretchable straps for engaging the shoulders of the user and extending downwardly and rearwardly with respective portions thereof being adjacent the lateral ends of his clavicle bones and other respective portions thereof passing adjacent to but not contacting his axilla, a pair of upper elongated velcro sensitive fabric means respectively attached to the upper ends of said pair of straps for grippingly engaging said horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric selectively along the lengths of said pair of upper velcro sensitive fabric means and selectively along the length of said horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric means with the upper ends of each of said straps being laterally displaced from the midline posterior of the user, means for adjustably attaching the lower ends of said pair of straps one to the other, and lower velcro hook sensitive fabric means attached to the lower end of one of said straps for grippingly engaging said vertical bar of velcro hook fabric selectively along the length thereof with the lower ends of said pair of straps being a considerable spaced distance below the upper endS thereof and with tension being applied to said shoulder straps to restrict the movement of the user''s shoulders.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
288 words
A clavicle splint comprising a flexible nonstretchable backplate member for contiguously engaging the back of the user, a horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric fixedly attached to said backplate member so as to extend substantially parallel with the clavicle bones of the user, a vertical bar of velcro hook fabric depending from the mid portion of said horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric and being fixedly attached to said backplate member so as to extend substantially along the midline posterior of the user, a pair of flexible elongated nonstretchable straps for engaging the shoulders of the user and extending downwardly and rearwardly with respective portions thereof being adjacent the lateral ends of his clavicle bones and other respective portions thereof passing adjacent to but not contacting his axilla, a pair of upper elongated velcro sensitive fabric means respectively attached to the upper ends of said pair of straps for grippingly engaging said horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric selectively along the lengths of said pair of upper velcro sensitive fabric means and selectively along the length of said horizontal bar of velcro hook fabric means with the upper ends of each of said straps being laterally displaced from the midline posterior of the user, means for adjustably attaching the lower ends of said pair of straps one to the other, and lower velcro hook sensitive fabric means attached to the lower end of one of said straps for grippingly engaging said vertical bar of velcro hook fabric selectively along the length thereof with the lower ends of said pair of straps being a considerable spaced distance below the upper endS thereof and with tension being applied to said shoulder straps to restrict the movement of the user''s shoulders.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The clavicle splint of claim 6 in which said means for adjustably attaching the lower ends of said pair of straps one to the other includes velcro hook fabric and velcro hook sensitive material.
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) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |