US4390014A
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Self-retaining rib belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-10-13
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Granted: 1983-06-28
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Expires: 2001-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A non-elastic rib belt with a superimposed attached elastic means fastened over a portion of the belt, the elastic being attached over a longer length of the belt than the length of the unstretched elastic. Thus, when applied to the chest, the non-elastic belt finitely restricts expansion during inhalation, while the contracting elastic takes up the slack in the belt during exhalation, thereby preventing the belt from slipping, thus obviating the need for shoulder straps.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett W. Forman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/14; A61F13/143; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A self-retaining rib belt comprising the combination of a flexible non-elastic elongate member of bandage material with adjustable closure means and a longitudinally attached outer elastic means, said elastic means unstretched length being shorter than the adjacent longitudinal portion of said elongate member whereby for various sized chests the elongate member obtains finite restriction of chest expansion during inhalation yet the contracting elastic means prevents slippage of the belt when the chest diminishes in size during exhalation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A self-retaining rib belt comprising the combination of a flexible non-elastic elongate member of bandage material with adjustable closure means and a longitudinally attached outer elastic means, said elastic means unstretched length being shorter than the adjacent longitudinal portion of said elongate member whereby for various sized chests the elongate member obtains finite restriction of chest expansion during inhalation yet the contracting elastic means prevents slippage of the belt when the chest diminishes in size during exhalation.
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) | 1986-06-27 | 1986-12-27 | 1987-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-27 | 1990-12-27 | 1991-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-27 | 1994-12-27 | 1995-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |