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Crutch attachment
Assignee: Maddak Inc
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Filing: 1979-09-10
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Granted: 1981-09-15
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Expires: 1999-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A container is suspended from the bolt that connects the handle of a crutch to the crutch side rails.
Inventors
- 👤 George Ulics
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:44
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H3/00; A61H2003/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
For use with a crutch having a pair of spaced side rails, a handle disposed between said side rails at right angles thereto, elongated fastener means passing through said handle and having its ends supported on said side rails, a container comprising: compartment means having an open top and a wall; and a pair of tabs connected to said wall, said tabs being spaced a distance accommodating the distance between the side rails so as to be disposed adjacent thereto, said tabs having aligned openings for receiving the fastener means such that the compartment means depends from said fastener means; and in which the side rails have a first pair of aligned openings receiving the fastener means, and a second pair of openings suited for receiving the fastener means to adjust the position of the handle on the side rails, and including tooth means integrally carried on the tabs and receivable in the second pair of openings to cooperate with the fastener means in preventing motion of the container with respect to the crutch side rails.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
For use with a crutch having a pair of spaced side rails, a handle disposed between said side rails at right angles thereto, elongated fastener means passing through said handle and having its ends supported on said side rails, a container comprising: compartment means having an open top and a wall; and a pair of tabs connected to said wall, said tabs being spaced a distance accommodating the distance between the side rails so as to be disposed adjacent thereto, said tabs having aligned openings for receiving the fastener means such that the compartment means depends from said fastener means; and in which the side rails have a first pair of aligned openings receiving the fastener means, and a second pair of openings suited for receiving the fastener means to adjust the position of the handle on the side rails, and including tooth means integrally carried on the tabs and receivable in the second pair of openings to cooperate with the fastener means in preventing motion of the container with respect to the crutch side rails.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
137 words
For use with a crutch having a pair of spaced side rails, a handle disposed between said side rails at right angles thereto, elongated fastener means passing through said handle and having its ends supported on said side rails, a container comprising: compartment means having an open top and a wall; a pair of tabs connected to said wall, said tabs being spaced a distance accomodating the distance between the side rails so as to be disposed adjacent thereto, said tabs having aligned openings for receiving the fastener means such that the compartment means depends from said fastener means; and including a cylindrically-shaped second container receivable through the open top of the first-mentioned container, elongated ridge means carried in the first-mentioned container for engaging the cylindrical-shaped container to prevent motion thereof with respect to said wall means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
137 words
For use with a crutch having a pair of spaced side rails, a handle disposed between said side rails at right angles thereto, elongated fastener means passing through said handle and having its ends supported on said side rails, a container comprising: compartment means having an open top and a wall; a pair of tabs connected to said wall, said tabs being spaced a distance accomodating the distance between the side rails so as to be disposed adjacent thereto, said tabs having aligned openings for receiving the fastener means such that the compartment means depends from said fastener means; and including a cylindrically-shaped second container receivable through the open top of the first-mentioned container, elongated ridge means carried in the first-mentioned container for engaging the cylindrical-shaped container to prevent motion thereof with respect to said wall means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
For use with a crutch having a pair of spaced side rails, a handle disposed between said side rails at right angles thereto, elongated fastener means passing through said handle and having its ends supported on said side rails, a container comprising: compartment means having an open top and a wall; a pair of tabs connected to said wall, said tabs being spaced a distance accomodating the distance between the side rails so as to be disposed adjacent thereto, said tabs having aligned openings for receiving the fastener means such that the compartment means depends from said fastener means; and including a second wall spaced with respect to said first wall, and a pair of ridges mounted on the second wall to receive a beverage can between said ridges and the first-mentioned wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
For use with a crutch having a pair of spaced side rails, a handle disposed between said side rails at right angles thereto, elongated fastener means passing through said handle and having its ends supported on said side rails, a container comprising: compartment means having an open top and a wall; a pair of tabs connected to said wall, said tabs being spaced a distance accomodating the distance between the side rails so as to be disposed adjacent thereto, said tabs having aligned openings for receiving the fastener means such that the compartment means depends from said fastener means; and including a second wall spaced with respect to said first wall, and a pair of ridges mounted on the second wall to receive a beverage can between said ridges and the first-mentioned wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
133 words
For use with a crutch having a pair of spaced side rails, a handle disposed between said side rails at right angles thereto, elongated fastener means passing through said handle and having its ends supported on said side rails, a container comprising: compartment means having an open top and a wall; a pair of tabs connected to said wall, said tabs being spaced a distance accommodating the distance between the side rails so as to be disposed adjacent thereto, said tabs having aligned openings for receiving the fastener means such that the compartment means depends from said fastener means; and in which the container wall has a plurality of spaced openings, and said tabs are removable received in a selected pair of said openings to accomodate the distance between the crutch side rails.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
133 words
For use with a crutch having a pair of spaced side rails, a handle disposed between said side rails at right angles thereto, elongated fastener means passing through said handle and having its ends supported on said side rails, a container comprising: compartment means having an open top and a wall; a pair of tabs connected to said wall, said tabs being spaced a distance accommodating the distance between the side rails so as to be disposed adjacent thereto, said tabs having aligned openings for receiving the fastener means such that the compartment means depends from said fastener means; and in which the container wall has a plurality of spaced openings, and said tabs are removable received in a selected pair of said openings to accomodate the distance between the crutch side rails.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
Container means as defined in claim 4, in which said tabs are spaced such that the side rails may be disposed between the tabs and in contact therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A container as defined in claim 4, in which the container comprises a thin wall high impact resistant plastic member and including integral bead means carried about the edge defining said open top.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A container as defined in claim 4, in which said container has a bottom wall having a drainage opening.
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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) | 1984-09-14 | 1985-03-16 | 1985-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-14 | 1989-03-16 | 1989-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-14 | 1993-03-16 | 1993-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |