US4046143A
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Heart patient aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-04
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Granted: 1977-09-06
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Expires: 1996-06-04
Abstract
Abstract Bar separating two leg cuffs prevents heart patients from crossing their legs.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence D. Bell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3715
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
An article for holding legs of a heart patient apart near the ankles and preventing crossing of same comprising two circular members each having overlapping ends adapted to be pulled open outward upon exertion of slight force, said members being joined together by a connecting bar and having an insulating layer on the inside thereof for preventing chaffing of a person's legs when said members are closed therearound.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
An article for holding legs of a heart patient apart near the ankles and preventing crossing of same comprising two circular members each having overlapping ends adapted to be pulled open outward upon exertion of slight force, said members being joined together by a connecting bar and having an insulating layer on the inside thereof for preventing chaffing of a person's legs when said members are closed therearound.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said overlapping ends have adhesive layers for attachment to said overlapping ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article of claim 1 wherein at least a part of said joining bar is flexible.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The article of claim 1 in unitary form as substantially one piece.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said members and connecting bar are separate pieces joined together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said bar is joined at each end thereof to a member by means of an intermediate piece which projects into said bar and into an extension of said member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The article of claim 6 wherein said intermediate piece is flexible and projections of said intermediate piece are held in place between portions of said bar and said extensions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
A process of alleviating circulation problems which comprises separating the legs of a patient at a point near the ankles thereof by closing circular members each having overlapping ends adapted to be pulled open outward upon exertion of slight force around each leg, said members being joined by a flexible separating bar and being lined inside with non-chafing material, and thereby preventing said patient from crossing his legs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
A process of alleviating circulation problems which comprises separating the legs of a patient at a point near the ankles thereof by closing circular members each having overlapping ends adapted to be pulled open outward upon exertion of slight force around each leg, said members being joined by a flexible separating bar and being lined inside with non-chafing material, and thereby preventing said patient from crossing his legs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 8 wherein said preventing crossing legs relieves a patient having thrombophlebitis.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 8 including providing at least a portion of said separating bar as flexible material.
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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) | 1980-09-05 | 1981-03-07 | 1981-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-05 | 1985-03-07 | 1985-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-05 | 1989-03-07 | 1989-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |