US4222569A
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Bent wrist signal device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-02
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Granted: 1980-09-16
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Expires: 1998-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A wrist signal means in the form of a wrist wrap to encircle the wrist of a user and in which there is a pocket extending across the back of the hand and the forearm at the wrist juncture so that, when the wrist is moved in flexion or extension, a flat generally rectangular metal plate in the pocket is flexed or bent causing a noise to be emitted to signal that the wrist has been moved. The device may include a tightener strap to tighten the noise-making plate against the wrist.
Inventors
- 👤 Guy J. DeMascolo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3608; A63B69/0046; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B71/0619; A63B71/0622; A63B2071/0625; A63B2071/0627; A63B2071/0633; A63B2209/00; A63B2209/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
A wrist signal means for detecting up and down movement in flexion and extension of a user's wrist comprising: a wrist wrap for a user's hand having a back portion and a front hand portion, the wrist wrap generally defining a glove, and a pocket zone located at the back of the wrist wrap and positioned thereupon such that the pocket zone is substantially beyond the crotch or breaking point between the hand and forearm at the widest portion of the user's hand, a wrist movement sensor including, a generally flat sound-making article defining a clicker which makes an audible sound emission upon being bent to provide a basis for sound emission upon wrist movement, the clicker in and secured to the pocket zone sensitive to flexion and extension of the user's wrist whereupon an audible signal upon wrist movement is produced, means for captivating the clicker within the pocket zone defining straps with connecting means, the straps also comprising means for varying the sensitivity of the clicker to wrist movement, the straps extending from one side of the pocket zone to the other over the pocket zone and thereby over the clicker, and whereby pressure may be varied on the wrist movement sensor without interferring with the movement of the wrist of the user since the straps do not extend and encircle the wrist.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
225 words
A wrist signal means for detecting up and down movement in flexion and extension of a user's wrist comprising: a wrist wrap for a user's hand having a back portion and a front hand portion, the wrist wrap generally defining a glove, and a pocket zone located at the back of the wrist wrap and positioned thereupon such that the pocket zone is substantially beyond the crotch or breaking point between the hand and forearm at the widest portion of the user's hand, a wrist movement sensor including, a generally flat sound-making article defining a clicker which makes an audible sound emission upon being bent to provide a basis for sound emission upon wrist movement, the clicker in and secured to the pocket zone sensitive to flexion and extension of the user's wrist whereupon an audible signal upon wrist movement is produced, means for captivating the clicker within the pocket zone defining straps with connecting means, the straps also comprising means for varying the sensitivity of the clicker to wrist movement, the straps extending from one side of the pocket zone to the other over the pocket zone and thereby over the clicker, and whereby pressure may be varied on the wrist movement sensor without interferring with the movement of the wrist of the user since the straps do not extend and encircle the wrist.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the wrist wrap includes finger and thumb sockets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 or 2 wherein the pocket zone is rectangular and the clicker comprises a slightly bowed, rectangular, metal sound-making device sized and shaped to fit in the rectangular pocket zone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A wrist signal means for detecting up and down movement as set forth in claim 1 or 2 wherein said wrist wrap is a glove, and said sound-making article is generally a flat metal noise maker.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device as set forth in claim 4 wherein said wrist wrap comprises a band and means to hold the band in encircling relation of the wrist of a user.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wrist signal means for detecting movement as set forth in claim 4 or 2 wherein, said pocket zone includes a pocket for holding said sound-making article.
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) | 1983-09-16 | 1984-03-17 | 1984-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-16 | 1988-03-17 | 1988-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-16 | 1992-03-17 | 1992-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |