US3990709A
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Golfer's elbow stiffener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-01
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Granted: 1976-11-09
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Expires: 1995-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A golfer's elbow stiffener comprising fabric material having a series of pockets containing stiffening strips and a cover detachably fastened over the pockets and stiffening strips. The fabric material and the stiffening strips are adapted to encircle a golfer's elbow for bracing the elbow on all sides to keep it straight when swinging. The stiffening strips are easily removed from the pockets upon detaching the cover so that the fabric material may be cleaned.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent J. DeRogatis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0057; A63B69/0059; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; A61F5/05858; A63B2209/00; A63B2209/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
In a golfer's elbow stiffener in which stiffening strips are adapted to be held on a golfer's elbow, the improvement comprising: an elongated piece of stretchable fabric sufficiently long to be wrapped twice around an arm of the golfer at the elbow; means forming a series of adjoining open-ended pockets toward one end of said fabric piece leaving the other end portion of said fabric piece without pockets; said pockets each extending transversely of said fabric piece, and said series of pockets extending a distance longitudinally of said fabric piece to encircle the golfer's arm at the elbow when said stiffener is worn; a rigid stiffening strip in each of said pockets except a middle-pocket which directly overlies the point of the golfer's elbow; a single, unitary, foldable cover means for releasably closing all of said pockets; and means for fastening said piece around the arm at the elbow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
In a golfer's elbow stiffener in which stiffening strips are adapted to be held on a golfer's elbow, the improvement comprising: an elongated piece of stretchable fabric sufficiently long to be wrapped twice around an arm of the golfer at the elbow; means forming a series of adjoining open-ended pockets toward one end of said fabric piece leaving the other end portion of said fabric piece without pockets; said pockets each extending transversely of said fabric piece, and said series of pockets extending a distance longitudinally of said fabric piece to encircle the golfer's arm at the elbow when said stiffener is worn; a rigid stiffening strip in each of said pockets except a middle-pocket which directly overlies the point of the golfer's elbow; a single, unitary, foldable cover means for releasably closing all of said pockets; and means for fastening said piece around the arm at the elbow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The stiffener as claimed in claim 1 in which said fabric comprises stretchable knit material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The stiffener as claimed in claim 1 in which: said foldable cover means comprises a single transverse extension of said fabric piece foldable over open ends of said pockets; and fasteners secured to said extension and said pockets to retain said extension closed and allow opening thereof, with said stiffening strips being removable from said pockets when said extension is open.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The stiffener as claimed in claim 3 in which said fasteners comprise fabric fasteners of hook and pile material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
115 words
The stiffener as claimed in claim 4 in which: said fastening means comprises a first set of fabric fasteners including complementary hook and pile strips located respectively adjacent opposite ends of said series of pockets and on opposite sides of said fabric piece; and a second set of fabric fasteners including complementary hook and pile strips located respectively on opposite sides of said fabric piece adjacent one end of said series of pockets and said other end portion of said fabric piece; said fabric piece being sufficiently long to provide a double thickness of fabric around the arm at the golfer's elbow with double fastenings therefor provided by said first and second sets of fasteners.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The stiffener as claimed in claim 5 in which: the strips of said first and second sets are elongated longitudinally of said fabric piece to accommodate different sized wearers' arms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The stiffener as claimed in claim 6 in which: said pockets are formed by stitching in a second transverse extension of said fabric piece folded over the main body thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The stiffener as claimed in claim 7 in which said fabric comprises stretchable knit material.
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) | 1979-11-09 | 1980-05-10 | 1980-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-09 | 1984-05-10 | 1984-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-09 | 1988-05-10 | 1988-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |