US3882873A
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Heat and cold applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-24
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1992-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A heat and cold applicator for supporting and supplying heat, or removing heat from certain portions of the trunk of a body regardless of the movement of the body, for example, housework, walking, and sleeping in any desired position. The applicator includes an adjustable ribbon girdle with a pocket therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Olga Arango
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/02; A61F2007/0001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A body support garment for altering temperature of portions of a human torso comprising: a band of fabric having a length and width sized to encircle a human torso, said band having an elastic portion for supporting the abdominal area of the torso; a connecting means coupled to the distal ends of said band for securing said band about the human torso, said band having an elastic pocket disposed over the elastic portion; and a flexible, water retaining bag removeably disposed in said pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A body support garment for altering temperature of portions of a human torso comprising: a band of fabric having a length and width sized to encircle a human torso, said band having an elastic portion for supporting the abdominal area of the torso; a connecting means coupled to the distal ends of said band for securing said band about the human torso, said band having an elastic pocket disposed over the elastic portion; and a flexible, water retaining bag removeably disposed in said pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A garment, as in claim 1, wherein: said pocket includes a zipper-closure means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A garment, as in claim 2, wherein: said water bag includes a removeable top and an air vent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A garment, as in claim 3, including: a plurality of stays parallely disposed about said band and connected thereto for providing additional support for a human torso.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |