US4254766A
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Splinting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-12
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Granted: 1981-03-10
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Expires: 1999-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A splint particularly suitable for immobilizing the elbow or wrist articulations of a patient during administration of an intravenous solution. The splint comprises an elongated rigid member which is applied below the articulation and is secured to the patient's limb above and below said articulation by a pair of straps engaged into slots at both ends of the rigid member, then wrapped around the patient's limb and secured by means of material similar to the product sold under the trademark Velcro® covering the ends of said straps.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel H. Kordis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; A61F5/05858; A61F5/05866
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A splint for immobilizing a limb articulation of a patient which comprises: a flat elongated rigid member; first means for attaching the member to the patient's limb on one side of said articulation; second means for attaching the member to the patient's limb on the opposite of said articulation; each one of said first and second means for attaching comprising: a separable strap, having on one side a first interlocking means and on the other side a second interlocking means cooperating with the first interlocking means to form a breakable fastener, said strap having one end section engaged to the right side of the member through a first opening, then running parallely to and underneath said flat elongated member, then passing through a second opening in the opposite side thereof, the extremity of said end section being captured between the member and that portion of the strap running underneath the member, the strap having no permanent means for securing it to the member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A splint for immobilizing a limb articulation of a patient which comprises: a flat elongated rigid member; first means for attaching the member to the patient's limb on one side of said articulation; second means for attaching the member to the patient's limb on the opposite of said articulation; each one of said first and second means for attaching comprising: a separable strap, having on one side a first interlocking means and on the other side a second interlocking means cooperating with the first interlocking means to form a breakable fastener, said strap having one end section engaged to the right side of the member through a first opening, then running parallely to and underneath said flat elongated member, then passing through a second opening in the opposite side thereof, the extremity of said end section being captured between the member and that portion of the strap running underneath the member, the strap having no permanent means for securing it to the member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The splint claimed in claim 1 wherein said member is latitudinally curved to follow the contour of said limb.
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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) | 1984-03-09 | 1984-09-08 | 1985-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-09 | 1988-09-08 | 1989-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-09 | 1992-09-08 | 1993-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |