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Cervical collar having removable color coordinated cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-19
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1994-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A cervical collar or neck brace of the resilient foam type is equipped with Velcro fastener means near its ends. A readily removable fabric cover or sleeve for the collar in any desired color is appliable over the collar and has a window formed therethrough near one end to register with the Velcro receiver material of the collar. At its other end, the cover or sleeve has an opening whose margins are stretched into engagement with the Velcro hooks and impaled thereon, leaving a window in registration with the hooks. The cover is readily removable for laundering or replacement by a cover of another color.
Inventors
- 👤 Phoebe B Neel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/055; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A removable cover element for a cervical collar or the like comprising a unitary flexible fabric sleeve having a desired color, said sleeve open at one end and closed at its opposite end, said sleeve having a side wall window opening near its closed end being approximately rectAngular and somewhat elongated longitudinally of the sleeve, and said sleeve being slotted in its opposite side wall portion at its open end, said slot being approximately rectangular and extending through the open end of the sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A removable cover element for a cervical collar or the like comprising a unitary flexible fabric sleeve having a desired color, said sleeve open at one end and closed at its opposite end, said sleeve having a side wall window opening near its closed end being approximately rectAngular and somewhat elongated longitudinally of the sleeve, and said sleeve being slotted in its opposite side wall portion at its open end, said slot being approximately rectangular and extending through the open end of the sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 1, and said flexible fabric sleeve comprising a tubular knitted sleeve substantially similar to a knitted hose.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said sleeve is formed of stretch fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 3, and wherein said stretch fabric is a sheer fabric.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
131 words
The combination with an elongated resilient compressible cervical collar having Velcro components or the like at opposite end portions and opposite sides thereof, of a thin flexible stretch fabric removable cover for said collar in the form of a unitary sleeve closed at one end and open at its other end, said sleeve provided in one side wall portion and near its closed end with a window opening adapted for registration with one Velcro component of the collar when the sleeve is fully applied to the collar, and the sleeve provided in its opposite side wall portion at its open end with an opening which extends through the open end, said last-named opening adapted to register with the other Velcro component of the collar when the sleeve is fully applied thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
131 words
The combination with an elongated resilient compressible cervical collar having Velcro components or the like at opposite end portions and opposite sides thereof, of a thin flexible stretch fabric removable cover for said collar in the form of a unitary sleeve closed at one end and open at its other end, said sleeve provided in one side wall portion and near its closed end with a window opening adapted for registration with one Velcro component of the collar when the sleeve is fully applied to the collar, and the sleeve provided in its opposite side wall portion at its open end with an opening which extends through the open end, said last-named opening adapted to register with the other Velcro component of the collar when the sleeve is fully applied thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
95 words
The structure of claim 5, and said last-named opening being an elongate generally rectangular slot in said sleeve, the side wall portion of the sleeve opposite said slot having a terminal portion adapted to be stretched and folded around the adjacent end of the collar and then impaled on a marginal portion of the adjacent Velcro component, the side edge portions of said slot also adapted to be impaled on marginal portions of said Velcro component so that the sleeve is removably attached to said component after full application of the sleeve to the collar.
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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |