US4014327A
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Tennis elbow splint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-16
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1996-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A tennis elbow splint having a metal bar encased in an elongated pocket that is fastened at each end to a band, one band adapted to extend about the wrist of the user and a second band adapted to extend about the forearm with the metal bar engaging the palm side of the forearm. Each of the bands being provided with a metal loop at one end and a Velcro fastening strap at the other end whereby the bands rimly engage the wrist and forearm of the user while playing tennis to provide relief to the user having tennis elbow as well as preventing the user from developing tennis elbow.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving Spiro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/10; A61F13/107; A61F13/108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A splint for the prevention of tennis elbow and for the relief from its pain comprising a pair of pliable bands adapted to be positioned about the wrist and forearm of a person, a loop secured at one end of each of said bands, a strap secured to the other end of each of said bands, said straps having interengaging fastening surfaces whereby upon said straps extending through said loops and being folded upon themselves for interengagement, said pliable bands are held firmly in position about said wrist and forearm, an elongated and pliable member forming a pocket extending between said bands and an elongated and substantially slightly resilient member received in said pocket extending along and pressing against said forearm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A splint for the prevention of tennis elbow and for the relief from its pain comprising a pair of pliable bands adapted to be positioned about the wrist and forearm of a person, a loop secured at one end of each of said bands, a strap secured to the other end of each of said bands, said straps having interengaging fastening surfaces whereby upon said straps extending through said loops and being folded upon themselves for interengagement, said pliable bands are held firmly in position about said wrist and forearm, an elongated and pliable member forming a pocket extending between said bands and an elongated and substantially slightly resilient member received in said pocket extending along and pressing against said forearm.
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) | 1980-03-28 | 1980-09-27 | 1981-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-28 | 1984-09-27 | 1985-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-28 | 1988-09-27 | 1989-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |