US3970081A
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Tennis elbow brace
Assignee: SURGICAL APPLIANCE INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1974-01-28
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1994-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A support to be worn on the arm near the elbow joint for reducing pain in the elbow joint associated with the condition of tennis elbow. The support includes a tubular sleeve of one-way stretch fabric. An inelastic strap is stitched to the sleeve and encircles the arm. The strap passes through a metal loop and carries Velcro members for adjustably tensioning the strap and securing its end in place. A reversible pressure pad with one flat side and one dimpled side is located in a pocket in the sleeve disposed radially inwardly of the loop.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie T. Applegate, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/10; A61F13/107; A61F13/108; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
Elbow brace means for alleviating the discomfort of tennis elbow comprising: a flexible elastic tubular sleeve for encircling the wearer's arm near the elbow, said tubular sleeve being of a size to be circumferentially stretched when disposed over the wearer's arm and having two edges; a resilient pad of geometric configuration mounted upon said sleeve, the maximum transverse dimension of said pad being substantially less than the circumference of and the length of said sleeve; a strap secured to the outside surface of said sleeve, said strap completely encircling said sleeve adjacent to, but spaced inwardly from, one of said edges; means for securing the free end of said strap in position about said sleeve, whereby said strap is in tension; said strap overlying said pad and being centered relative thereto, said strap being effective to exert an inwardly directed pressure upon said pad; said pad being effective to exert a concentrated pressure upon the wearer's arm extending over an area not greater than the maximum transverse dimension of said pad, and being effective, when worn below the wearer's elbow, to change the direction of pull on the common extensor or common flexor origins.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
Elbow brace means for alleviating the discomfort of tennis elbow comprising: a flexible elastic tubular sleeve for encircling the wearer's arm near the elbow, said tubular sleeve being of a size to be circumferentially stretched when disposed over the wearer's arm and having two edges; a resilient pad of geometric configuration mounted upon said sleeve, the maximum transverse dimension of said pad being substantially less than the circumference of and the length of said sleeve; a strap secured to the outside surface of said sleeve, said strap completely encircling said sleeve adjacent to, but spaced inwardly from, one of said edges; means for securing the free end of said strap in position about said sleeve, whereby said strap is in tension; said strap overlying said pad and being centered relative thereto, said strap being effective to exert an inwardly directed pressure upon said pad; said pad being effective to exert a concentrated pressure upon the wearer's arm extending over an area not greater than the maximum transverse dimension of said pad, and being effective, when worn below the wearer's elbow, to change the direction of pull on the common extensor or common flexor origins.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
186 words
Elbow brace means for alleviating the discomfort of tennis elbow comprising an elastic, tubular sleeve for encircling the wearer's arm near the elbow, said tubular sleeve being of a size such that it is stretched when placed over the wearer's arm at least in a circumferential direction and including: a pocket spaced inwardly from one end thereof, said pocket being substantially less than the circumference of and the length of said sleeve; a resilient pressure pad mounted within said pocket; a strap secured to the outside surface of said sleeve, said strap completely encircling said sleeve; means for securing the free end of said strap in position about said sleeve, whereby said strap is in tension; said strap overlying said pocket and said pad and being effective to exert an inwardly directed pressure upon said pad; said pad being effective to exert a concentrated pressure upon the wearer's arm extending over an area not greater than the maximum transverse dimension of said pad, and being effective, when worn below the wearer's elbow, to change the direction of pull on the common extensor or common flexor origins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
186 words
Elbow brace means for alleviating the discomfort of tennis elbow comprising an elastic, tubular sleeve for encircling the wearer's arm near the elbow, said tubular sleeve being of a size such that it is stretched when placed over the wearer's arm at least in a circumferential direction and including: a pocket spaced inwardly from one end thereof, said pocket being substantially less than the circumference of and the length of said sleeve; a resilient pressure pad mounted within said pocket; a strap secured to the outside surface of said sleeve, said strap completely encircling said sleeve; means for securing the free end of said strap in position about said sleeve, whereby said strap is in tension; said strap overlying said pocket and said pad and being effective to exert an inwardly directed pressure upon said pad; said pad being effective to exert a concentrated pressure upon the wearer's arm extending over an area not greater than the maximum transverse dimension of said pad, and being effective, when worn below the wearer's elbow, to change the direction of pull on the common extensor or common flexor origins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The elbow brace of claim 2 wherein said tubular member is constructed of a one-way stretch fabric stretchable in a circumferential direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The elbow brace of claim 2 in which said pocket is formed on the inner surface of said tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The elbow brace of claim 2 wherein said pressure pad has one substantially flat face and a generally conical surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
The elbow brace of claim 2 in which the means for securing the free end of said strap in position include a first Velcro strip carried by the free end of said strap, and a cooperating Velcro strip secured to said strap in an area spaced from said free end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The elbow brace of claim 2 in which one end of said strap carries a rigid loop, and the other end of said strap passes through said loop and is turned back upon itself, said loop overlying said pocket and said pad.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The elbow brace of claim 7 in which said pressure pad has one substantially flat face and an opposed face with a protuberance thereon.
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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) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |