US4270235A
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Arm support pillow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-08
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Granted: 1981-06-02
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Expires: 1998-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A support device for the arms of convalescent patients for providing comfort and stability and for preventing circulation problems includes an inclined cushion provided with ridges on either side to prevent the arm from falling off and an angled shape to provide stability and comfort for the patient.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon L. Gutmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/065; A61G7/075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A support device adapted for holding the arm of a person, comprising a body having a bottom support surface, and an upper face inclined upwardly at an angle from said bottom support surface and meeting said bottom surface at the lower end, a bend in said body, said bottom surface and said upper face, said bend forming an obtuse angle, said support being shaped so that the arm of said person can be inclined by placing said arm on said upper face with the shoulder at the lower end and the wrist and hand at the upper end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A support device adapted for holding the arm of a person, comprising a body having a bottom support surface, and an upper face inclined upwardly at an angle from said bottom support surface and meeting said bottom surface at the lower end, a bend in said body, said bottom surface and said upper face, said bend forming an obtuse angle, said support being shaped so that the arm of said person can be inclined by placing said arm on said upper face with the shoulder at the lower end and the wrist and hand at the upper end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
163 words
A support device for facilitating circulation in an arm of a person lying on his back comprising; a. a bottom support surface, b. an upper face inclined upwardly at an angle from said bottom support surface, having an outer angled side and an inner angled side and meeting said bottom surface at the lower end, c. an outer ridge extending above said outer angled side, along the entire length of said outer angled side, d. an inner ridge extending above said inner angled side of said upper face from the upper most height of said upper face a portion of the way down said upper face, e. a bend in said bottom surface, said upper face, and said outer ridge at about 2/3 of the way from the upper most height of said upper face to the lower most height of said upper face, wherein said bend is in the direction of said inner ridge, adapted to receive the arm of a person.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
163 words
A support device for facilitating circulation in an arm of a person lying on his back comprising; a. a bottom support surface, b. an upper face inclined upwardly at an angle from said bottom support surface, having an outer angled side and an inner angled side and meeting said bottom surface at the lower end, c. an outer ridge extending above said outer angled side, along the entire length of said outer angled side, d. an inner ridge extending above said inner angled side of said upper face from the upper most height of said upper face a portion of the way down said upper face, e. a bend in said bottom surface, said upper face, and said outer ridge at about 2/3 of the way from the upper most height of said upper face to the lower most height of said upper face, wherein said bend is in the direction of said inner ridge, adapted to receive the arm of a person.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The support device of claim 2 wherein said outer ridge and said inner ridge have rounded lower ends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The support device of claim 2 wherein said upper face has a lower end and a main portion, with said lower end inclined from said bottom face at a greater angle than said main portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The support device of claim 1 which is formed from a lightweight foam material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The support device of claim 1 which is formed of polyurethene foam.
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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) | 1984-06-01 | 1984-12-01 | 1985-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-01 | 1988-12-01 | 1989-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-01 | 1992-12-01 | 1993-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |