US3955252A
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Collapsible corpse positioner and restrainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-30
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1994-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A corpse positioner and restrainer comprising a substantially rigid member having weakened diagonal portions terminating in a cradling portion is disclosed. The corpse positioner and restrainer further includes cutout portions disposed on opposite sides of said cradling portion, and transverse portions extending from respective cutout portions substantially perpendicularly to opposite edges of the rigid member. The rigid member is adapted to be folded along said weakened diagonal portions until said transverse portions are vertically disposed beneath said cradling portion, whereby said cradling portion is collapsibly supported by said transverse portions.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis J. Reda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G17/00; A61G17/04; A61G17/044; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3707
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A corpse positioner and restrainer comprising: a substantially rigid and substantially rectangular member having weakened diagonal portions terminating in a center, cradling portion; said cradling portion adapted to be placed under a predetermined anatomical portion of a corpse for supporting said anatomical portion; means defining cutout portions disposed on opposite sides of said cradling portion; and transverse portions defined by a crease through said cutout portions and through the center of said rectangular member, said crease extending perpendicularly from one side of said rectangular member to the opposite side thereof; said transverse portions being adapted to form vertical supports for said cradling portion upon folding said rectangular member along said weakened diagonal portions and along said crease.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A corpse positioner and restrainer comprising: a substantially rigid and substantially rectangular member having weakened diagonal portions terminating in a center, cradling portion; said cradling portion adapted to be placed under a predetermined anatomical portion of a corpse for supporting said anatomical portion; means defining cutout portions disposed on opposite sides of said cradling portion; and transverse portions defined by a crease through said cutout portions and through the center of said rectangular member, said crease extending perpendicularly from one side of said rectangular member to the opposite side thereof; said transverse portions being adapted to form vertical supports for said cradling portion upon folding said rectangular member along said weakened diagonal portions and along said crease.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The corpse positioner and restrainer recited in claim 1 wherein said cutout portions are semicircularly shaped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The corpse positioner and restrainer recited in claim 1 wherein said rigid member is fabricated from corrugated pasteboard.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
154 words
A corpse positioner and restrainer comprising: a polyhedron having a pair of oppositely-disposed trapezoidal faces; a concave top face connecting said trapezoidal faces; a first pair of right triangular faces having a common leg and truncated apices to accommodate said top concave face, said first pair of right triangular faces being disposed at an angle less than 180° relative to each other, connecting corresponding edges of said oppositely-disposed trapezoidal faces; and a second pair of right triangular faces having a common leg and truncated apices to accommodate said top concave face, said second pair of right triangular faces being disposed at an angle less than 180° relative to each other, connecting other corresponding edges of said oppositely-disposed trapezoidal faces, whereby said concave top face is supported by said pair of oppositely-disposed trapezoidal faces and by said first and second pair of right triangular faces, permitting said concave top face to cradle a corpse head.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
154 words
A corpse positioner and restrainer comprising: a polyhedron having a pair of oppositely-disposed trapezoidal faces; a concave top face connecting said trapezoidal faces; a first pair of right triangular faces having a common leg and truncated apices to accommodate said top concave face, said first pair of right triangular faces being disposed at an angle less than 180° relative to each other, connecting corresponding edges of said oppositely-disposed trapezoidal faces; and a second pair of right triangular faces having a common leg and truncated apices to accommodate said top concave face, said second pair of right triangular faces being disposed at an angle less than 180° relative to each other, connecting other corresponding edges of said oppositely-disposed trapezoidal faces, whereby said concave top face is supported by said pair of oppositely-disposed trapezoidal faces and by said first and second pair of right triangular faces, permitting said concave top face to cradle a corpse head.
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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) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |