US3871367A
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Pelvic brace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-22
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1994-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A pelvic girdle comprising an outer layer of a hard substantially rigid plastic material and an inner layer of soft compressible plastic material bonded to the outer layer, the girdle being shaped to engage a person''s pelvis and including an anterior and a vertically split posterior portion, the girdle having an upper anterior portion separated laterally from the remainder of the girdle and curving outwardly thereof, and connecting upper side portions on the girdle connecting the anterior and posterior portions thereof and including inwardly curved sections in both layers of the girdle for engaging the iliac crests of the wearer and which sections have appreciably thicker compressible inner layers thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Marion E Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/02; A61F5/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A pelvic girdle shaped to engage a person at his pelvis and comprising an outer layer of a hard substantially rigid layer of a plastic material and an inner layer of a soft compressible plastic material bonded to said outer layer, which inner layer has localized areas of varied thickness, the girdle including anterior and posterior portions and being vertically split in its posterior portion and including releasable fastening means secured to the adjacent posterior portions, the girdle also having a center anterior upper portion adapted to extend up to about the base of the sternum of the wearer and curved outwardly of the girdle, which upper portion is separated at its lateral margins from other anterior portions of the pelvic girdle and is free to flex slightly, the girdle having upper side portions connecting the anterior and posterior portions and including inwardly curved sections adapted to engage the iliac crests and having appreciably thicker compressible inner layers on such sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A pelvic girdle shaped to engage a person at his pelvis and comprising an outer layer of a hard substantially rigid layer of a plastic material and an inner layer of a soft compressible plastic material bonded to said outer layer, which inner layer has localized areas of varied thickness, the girdle including anterior and posterior portions and being vertically split in its posterior portion and including releasable fastening means secured to the adjacent posterior portions, the girdle also having a center anterior upper portion adapted to extend up to about the base of the sternum of the wearer and curved outwardly of the girdle, which upper portion is separated at its lateral margins from other anterior portions of the pelvic girdle and is free to flex slightly, the girdle having upper side portions connecting the anterior and posterior portions and including inwardly curved sections adapted to engage the iliac crests and having appreciably thicker compressible inner layers on such sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A pelvic girdle as in claim 1 where one of said posterior portions has an inner layer thereon of tapered thickness at the upper end of its edge at said split and of maximum depth at said edge to form a back pressure point laterally of the wearer''s spine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
A pelvic girdle as in claim 1 where said girdle has a continuous upwardly and laterally extending brace member operatively connecting at its ends to anterior and posterior portions of the girdle to provide an upper lateral pressure area for engaging a wearer''s axilla at the level of the apex of the thoracic curvature of the spine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A pelvic girdle as in claim 3 where anterior and posterior uprights are vertically adjustably secured to said girdle and extend upwardly therefrom, and a pressure means is removably secured to and extends between said uprights to provide a lateral pressure area on a wearer substantially opposed to the lateral pressure area of said brace member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A pelvic girdle as in claim 1 where said girdle has a generally upwardlY and forwardly extending loop portion operatively connecting to the upper lateral sections of the girdle, which loop portion is adapted to extend over a wearer''s sternum to form a pressure area there.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A pelvic girdle as in claim 5 where said loop portion is formed integrally with said girdle and has a resilient inner layer, and a removable transverse pressure pad is secured to and is adapted to extend between horizontally opposed parts of said loop portions at the thoracic level of the wearer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A pelvic girdle as in claim 2 where said one of said posterior portions extends vertically further than the other of said posterior portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
A pelvic girdle as in claim 3 where said girdle has said continuous upwardly and laterally extending brace member extending laterally of the brace in one direction, and the posterior portion of the girdle positioned in the girdle in the other lateral direction from the girdle vertical center axis extends vertically further than the posterior portion positioned in said one direction from said center axis.
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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |