US3916884A
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Supporting collar
Assignee: Reed International Ltd
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Filing: 1974-08-27
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A neck supporting collar comprises at least two strips of board material disposed side by side and covered by an envelope of flexible sheet material which provides a fold line between the two strips, so that the strips can be disposed face to face to reduce the width of the collar. Preferably the collar comprises three strips of board material of unequal width, the envelope providing a fold line between the centre and each of the outer strips.
Inventors
- 👤 David J Attenburrow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F13/00; A61F13/12; A61F13/128; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/055; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A neck supporting collar comprising at least two elongated strips of board material disposed side by side and covered by an envelope of flexible sheet material which provides a longitudinal fold line between the two strips so that the strips can be disposed face to face to reduce the width of the collar, the opposing ends of the collar being provided respectively with cooperating fastening means, at least one of said strips being provided with transverse score lines to control the bending of said collar when said strips are bent about the neck of a wearer to permit the opposing ends of said collar to be fastened to one another by said cooperating fastening means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A neck supporting collar comprising at least two elongated strips of board material disposed side by side and covered by an envelope of flexible sheet material which provides a longitudinal fold line between the two strips so that the strips can be disposed face to face to reduce the width of the collar, the opposing ends of the collar being provided respectively with cooperating fastening means, at least one of said strips being provided with transverse score lines to control the bending of said collar when said strips are bent about the neck of a wearer to permit the opposing ends of said collar to be fastened to one another by said cooperating fastening means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A neck supporting collar according to claim 1, wherein the collar comprises three strips of board material of unequal width, the envelope providing a fold line between the centre and each of the outer strips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A neck supporting collar according to claim 2, wherein the outer strips are covered by cushioning material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A neck supporting collar according to claim 2, wherein the sum of the widths of the two outer strips is less than the width of the centre strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A neck supporting collar according to claim 2, wherein the envelope is of plastics material and each fold line is provided by a weld line joining facing surfaces of the envelope to seal each strip in its own compartment of the envelope.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A neck supporting collar according to claim 1, wherein one of the strips is provided with transverse score lines adjacent an end to control the bending of the collar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A neck supporting collar according to claim 1, wherein at least one transverse score line is provided at the mid-length of said strip to provide a pointed bend in the strip at the midlength.
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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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |