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Physiotherapy table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-15
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Granted: 1979-06-05
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Expires: 1997-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A physiotherapy table for treatment of cystic fibrosis and other illnesses has a top consisting of two top sections connected hingedly end to end by adjustable joints which may be releasably locked to hold the two top sections in a number of different angular relationships, each top section being supported in individually vertically adjustable manner by an end frame to which the top section is pivoted and braced by an adjustable stay, the stays, end frames and top sections being foldable to compact form for transport.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin A. Loughrey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/105; A61G13/009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A physiotherapy table including a table top comprising two top sections disposed end to end, adjustable hinge means connecting the two top sections for pivotal movement about a transverse axis, vertically adjustable supporting means pivotally connected to each of said top sections, and longitudinally extensible stays pivotally interconnected to and extending between said supporting means and said hinge means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A physiotherapy table including a table top comprising two top sections disposed end to end, adjustable hinge means connecting the two top sections for pivotal movement about a transverse axis, vertically adjustable supporting means pivotally connected to each of said top sections, and longitudinally extensible stays pivotally interconnected to and extending between said supporting means and said hinge means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
A physiotherapy table according to claim 1 wherein said supporting means include two end frames, each having vertically adjustable legs, and a pivotal connection between the upper part of each end frame and a top section of the table top, whereby each end frame together with an adjustable stay is pivotally foldable adjacent to the top section to which the end frame is pivoted, and the two top sections, together with the end frames and adjustable stays adjacent thereto are pivotally foldable about said adjustable hinge means to close to a substantially parallel arrangement for compact storage and carrying.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
A physiotherapy table according to claim 1 wherein said adjustable hinge means comprises, at each side of said table, spaced parallel side plates which receive side members of said top sections, said side plates being formed with a series of aligned openings into which a catch device carried by said associated side member can resiliently extend for retaining the same in the desired adjusted position, and a cross member extending between said side plates, said stays being pivotally secured to said cross member.
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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) | 1982-06-04 | 1982-12-04 | 1983-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-06-04 | 1986-12-04 | 1987-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-06-04 | 1990-12-04 | 1991-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |