US3926183A
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Dorsal lumbo sacral support
Assignee: Kirschner Medical Corp
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Filing: 1974-11-27
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1994-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A support device for a person''s back, thoracic and pelvic areas having a pair of panels adapted to be positioned about the person''s back, a plurality of fastening members at the front edges of the panels for securing the panels together and a pulley system fastened to the rear edges of the panels with tapes extending to the front of the panels whereby upon a simple pull on the tapes, the support will render total alignment and proper adjustment at desired degree of support to the body of the support device. A hook and buckle fastened to the ends of the tapes will maintain the support at the desired degree of tightness about the person''s back.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving Spiro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/02; A61F5/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
281 words
A support for a person''s back comprising a pair of panel members adapted to be fitted about a person''s torso at the position of his back, a plurality of fastening members mounted along one edge portion of each of said panel members for securing said panels at the front portion of the torso, a pair of loops mounted on the other edges of each of said panels, said loops of one of said panels being positioned in proximity of a top and bottom edge portion of said panel and substantially equidistant from a longitudinal center line of said panels, said loops of the other of said panels being positioned in proximity of said midportion of said panel and substantially equidistant from said longitudinal center line of said panels, a pair of elongated tape members having end portions, said end portions of one of said pair of elongated tape members being secured to said loops positioned in proximity of said top and bottom edge portions, said end portions of the other of said pair of elongated tape members being secured to said loops positioned in proximity of said mid-portion of said panel, a second pair of loops, one of last named loops being slidably mounted on each of said elongated tape members intermediate their end portions, a pair of further tape members secured at one end to each of said second pair of loops, adjustable fastening members secured to the free ends of said further tape members whereby upon drawing said further tape members about said panels to the front portion of said torso and fastening said adjustable fastening members equal pressures will be exerted by said panels in supporting said torso.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
281 words
A support for a person''s back comprising a pair of panel members adapted to be fitted about a person''s torso at the position of his back, a plurality of fastening members mounted along one edge portion of each of said panel members for securing said panels at the front portion of the torso, a pair of loops mounted on the other edges of each of said panels, said loops of one of said panels being positioned in proximity of a top and bottom edge portion of said panel and substantially equidistant from a longitudinal center line of said panels, said loops of the other of said panels being positioned in proximity of said midportion of said panel and substantially equidistant from said longitudinal center line of said panels, a pair of elongated tape members having end portions, said end portions of one of said pair of elongated tape members being secured to said loops positioned in proximity of said top and bottom edge portions, said end portions of the other of said pair of elongated tape members being secured to said loops positioned in proximity of said mid-portion of said panel, a second pair of loops, one of last named loops being slidably mounted on each of said elongated tape members intermediate their end portions, a pair of further tape members secured at one end to each of said second pair of loops, adjustable fastening members secured to the free ends of said further tape members whereby upon drawing said further tape members about said panels to the front portion of said torso and fastening said adjustable fastening members equal pressures will be exerted by said panels in supporting said torso.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The structure as recited by claim 1 taken in combination with a plurality of further panel members and substantially elastic connecting means joing each of said first named panel members to said further panel members, each of said elastic connecting means comprising a pair of elastic members in substantial overlapping relation with the elasticity thereof set at an obtuse angle with relation to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The structure as recited by claim 2 taken in combination with a plurality of elongated metal supports imbedded in said first named panels and said fastening members consisting of an adjustable buckle mounted on one of said tape members and a hook mounted on the other of said tape members.
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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) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |