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US4383343A
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Foot supporting strap for hospital bed
Assignee: KULKA AGNES H
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Filing: 1980-09-30
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Granted: 1983-05-17
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Expires: 2000-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A foot supporting strap for beds including a strap detachably secured to the frame of or other parts of a bed. Means are associated with the strap for spacing the strap from the mattress thereby to form a space into which the feet of the patient can at least partially extend. The strap thus provides a brace against which the feet of the patient can push to permit movement of the patient to a more comfortable position.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas S. Kulka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C20/00; A47C20/02; A47C20/021; A47C20/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A foot supporting strap for beds comprising: (a) a strap having a length longer than the width of the bed whereby the ends of the strap extend downwardly over the sides of the bed; (b) mounting means at the ends of said strap for detachably mounting said strap to a frame or other parts of said bed, and (c) means at least on the underside of said strap for spacing said strap from the mattress of the bed, whereby in the regions adjacent said spacing means there is formed a space into which the feet of the patient can at least partially extend, said strap providing a brace against which the feet of the patient can push to permit movement of the patient to a more comfortable position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A foot supporting strap for beds comprising: (a) a strap having a length longer than the width of the bed whereby the ends of the strap extend downwardly over the sides of the bed; (b) mounting means at the ends of said strap for detachably mounting said strap to a frame or other parts of said bed, and (c) means at least on the underside of said strap for spacing said strap from the mattress of the bed, whereby in the regions adjacent said spacing means there is formed a space into which the feet of the patient can at least partially extend, said strap providing a brace against which the feet of the patient can push to permit movement of the patient to a more comfortable position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The supporting strap of claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises a hook secured to each end of said strap, said hook being locked around said strap after said strap has been made taut.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The supporting strap of claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprise free ends of said strap wrapped around adjoining parts of said bed, said free ends being then secured to themselves to maintain the strap taut.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The foot supporting strap of claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises a pair of strap ends at opposite ends of said strap, said strap ends at each side being tightly secured to retain said strap in a taut condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The foot supporting strap of claim 1 wherein said spacing means comprises at least one generally circular, slotted wedge member extending over said strap and serving to space said strap from the mattress.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The foot supporting strap of claim 5 further including a plurality of wedge members.
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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) | 1986-05-16 | 1986-11-15 | 1987-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-16 | 1990-11-15 | 1991-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-16 | 1994-11-15 | 1995-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |