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Crutch carry-all attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-03
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Granted: 1979-03-27
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Expires: 1997-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A crutch carry-all attachment for holding letters, papers, cigarettes, pocket radios, pencils and the like, of unitary preferably all plastic construction having outwardly opening grooves which engage the side rails of a crutch to removably secure the attachment in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A. Grant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H3/00; A61H3/02; A61H2003/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A plastic crutch carry-all of unitary construction for attachment to a crutch of a type having a pair of spaced apart side rails which converge inwardly and are attached to a leg secured therebetween and extending downwardly therefrom comprising; means defining a central main compartment including a pair of back and front parallely disposed relatively thin side walls spaced apart by a pair of relatively thick end walls said main compartment being substantially within said rails when attached to said crutch so that stored items in said compartment are generally within the confines of said crutch, means for securing said carry all to said side rails comprising outwardly extending grooves defined by extensions of said side walls adapted to conform to the contour of said side rails and made as integral extensions of said end walls, the width of said end walls being greater than the width of said side rails so that said grooves may encompass a portion of said side rails; the distance between said grooves being such that they engage the side rails as they converge towards the legs to be removably attached to said rails; and means for closing said main compartment including a bottom wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A plastic crutch carry-all of unitary construction for attachment to a crutch of a type having a pair of spaced apart side rails which converge inwardly and are attached to a leg secured therebetween and extending downwardly therefrom comprising; means defining a central main compartment including a pair of back and front parallely disposed relatively thin side walls spaced apart by a pair of relatively thick end walls said main compartment being substantially within said rails when attached to said crutch so that stored items in said compartment are generally within the confines of said crutch, means for securing said carry all to said side rails comprising outwardly extending grooves defined by extensions of said side walls adapted to conform to the contour of said side rails and made as integral extensions of said end walls, the width of said end walls being greater than the width of said side rails so that said grooves may encompass a portion of said side rails; the distance between said grooves being such that they engage the side rails as they converge towards the legs to be removably attached to said rails; and means for closing said main compartment including a bottom wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The attachment as claimed in claim 1 further including: means defining a second compartment one wall of which is integral with the front wall of said main compartment and whose side walls extend from said front wall and are integral therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The attachment as claimed in claim 2 where at least one of said side walls is provided with a vertically extending bore for the reception of pencils and like articles.
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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) | 1982-03-26 | 1982-09-25 | 1983-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-26 | 1986-09-25 | 1987-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-26 | 1990-09-25 | 1991-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |