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Traction band with integral fasteners
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-08
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1993-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A traction band is held in place by integrally attached elastic bands spaced from each other for wrapping around the patient''s limb, and readily detachable fasteners preferably of the hook and loop type for securing the elastic bands in position around the limb.
Inventors
- 👤 Dora Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; A61F5/0585; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
Apparatus for use in placing a limb in traction comprising a traction band having a central loop and having a pair of longitudinally extending soft, flexible, portions intended to be positioned along opposite sides of the limb, a plurality of transversely extending securing bands of a length to extend around the limb integrally connected to each of said longitudinally extending portions of said traction band, cooperating fastener means located adjacent the ends of each transversely extending securing band and detachably engageable with each other upon the respective securing band being fastened around the limb, said securing bands being spaced from each other longitudinally along said longitudinally extending portions, and further comprising rip cord means connected to ends of said securing bands adjacent the fasteners at one end thereof to enable each of said securing bands to be opened by pulling on said rip cord means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
Apparatus for use in placing a limb in traction comprising a traction band having a central loop and having a pair of longitudinally extending soft, flexible, portions intended to be positioned along opposite sides of the limb, a plurality of transversely extending securing bands of a length to extend around the limb integrally connected to each of said longitudinally extending portions of said traction band, cooperating fastener means located adjacent the ends of each transversely extending securing band and detachably engageable with each other upon the respective securing band being fastened around the limb, said securing bands being spaced from each other longitudinally along said longitudinally extending portions, and further comprising rip cord means connected to ends of said securing bands adjacent the fasteners at one end thereof to enable each of said securing bands to be opened by pulling on said rip cord means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
185 words
Apparatus for use in placing a limb in traction comprising a traction band having a central loop portion and having a pair of longitudinally extending soft, flexible portions intended to be positioned along opposite sides of the limb, said traction band being comprised of a multiple ply fabric material, a plurality of transversely extending securing bands made of elastic material and of a length to extend around the limb, said securing bands being sewn to said longitudinally extending portions of said traction band at spaced points along said securing bands to provide intermediate portions of said securing bands disposed between and connecting said longitudinally extending portions of said traction band to each other, the opposite ends of said securing bands extending beyond the respective longitudinally extending portions of said traction band, said securing bands being of progressively decreasing length in a direction towards the loop portion of said traction band, and cooperating hook and loop type fasteners located adjacent the ends of each securing band on opposite sides thereof and detachably engageable with each other upon the respective securing band being fastened around the limb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
185 words
Apparatus for use in placing a limb in traction comprising a traction band having a central loop portion and having a pair of longitudinally extending soft, flexible portions intended to be positioned along opposite sides of the limb, said traction band being comprised of a multiple ply fabric material, a plurality of transversely extending securing bands made of elastic material and of a length to extend around the limb, said securing bands being sewn to said longitudinally extending portions of said traction band at spaced points along said securing bands to provide intermediate portions of said securing bands disposed between and connecting said longitudinally extending portions of said traction band to each other, the opposite ends of said securing bands extending beyond the respective longitudinally extending portions of said traction band, said securing bands being of progressively decreasing length in a direction towards the loop portion of said traction band, and cooperating hook and loop type fasteners located adjacent the ends of each securing band on opposite sides thereof and detachably engageable with each other upon the respective securing band being fastened around the limb.
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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) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |