US3949983A
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Prone board for pediatric physical therapy
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1975-03-10
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1995-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A base supports an elongated support strut that can be inclined at any of a number of preselected upward and forward inclinations and supported at the selected inclination by an elongated prop. The support strut supports a foot rest, a knee pad and a chest pad along its length, with the chest pad being disposed at the top of the strut, the foot rest near the bottom, and the knee pad at an intermediate location between the chest pad and foot rest. The foot rest and knee pad can be moved up and down along the strut and fixed at any one of a plurality of positions thereupon. A flat feeding tray is hingedly attached to the top of the strut and can be set at any inclination between a maximum inclination and a minimum inclination with respect to the strut.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph P. Tommasino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03575; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
An exercise board for use in pediatric physical therapy, said board comprising: a horizontal base; an elongated support strut hingedly attached to the rear edge of the base and extending upwardly and forwardly therefrom; means for setting the inclination of the support strut to any one of a plurality of pre-selected values; a feeding tray hingedly attached to the top end of the support strut and adjustable to be generally horizontal for all orientations of said strut, said tray having a central flat surface with a raised peripheral border so as to retain dishes and the like on the central surface; a foot rest attached to the support strut near its lower end; a chest pad attached to the support strut at its top end in a manner that the chest pad will abut the chest of a child whose feet are placed upon the foot rest; and a knee pad disposed upon the support strut between the foot rest and the chest pad for protecting the knees of a child whose feet have been placed upon the foot rest and whose chest abuts the chest pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
An exercise board for use in pediatric physical therapy, said board comprising: a horizontal base; an elongated support strut hingedly attached to the rear edge of the base and extending upwardly and forwardly therefrom; means for setting the inclination of the support strut to any one of a plurality of pre-selected values; a feeding tray hingedly attached to the top end of the support strut and adjustable to be generally horizontal for all orientations of said strut, said tray having a central flat surface with a raised peripheral border so as to retain dishes and the like on the central surface; a foot rest attached to the support strut near its lower end; a chest pad attached to the support strut at its top end in a manner that the chest pad will abut the chest of a child whose feet are placed upon the foot rest; and a knee pad disposed upon the support strut between the foot rest and the chest pad for protecting the knees of a child whose feet have been placed upon the foot rest and whose chest abuts the chest pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the foot rest and knee pad are slidably attached to the support strut and may be moved up and down thereon to any one of a plurality of preselected positions and fixed at that position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the feeding tray may be set at any inclination between a position of maximum inclination and a position of minimum inclination with respect to the support strut.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the means is characterized by an elongated prop that is hingedly attached to the front edge of the base and that extends upwardly and rearwardly therefrom to any one of a plurality of positions along the front of the support bar.
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) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |