US4427007A
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Universal power compress
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-16
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Granted: 1984-01-24
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Expires: 1999-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A universal power compress comprised of two slightly flexible members hinged together at one end, one member having a pressure plate attached thereto and the other member having padding attached to it. A mechanism to fasten the opposite ends of the members together to hold the power compress in such a position after the members have been placed on a portion of a human body so as to apply pressure to an open wound in the human body without completely reducing the blood circulation to the surrounding areas of the human body or to the ends of a human extremity outward from the universal power compress. A bandage or gauze cover may be placed on the pressure plate to prevent contamination of the wound.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas A. Rexroth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/132; A61B2017/12004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A universal power compress comprised of a slightly curved and slightly flexible first member, a slightly curved and slightly flexible second member, a flexible hinge strap pivotably connecting one end of the first member to one end of the second member, a pressure plate attached to one side of the first member, a second pressure plate attached to the opposite side of the first member, padding surrounding a portion of the second member, a flexible locking strap pivotably attached to the first member, a second flexible locking strap pivotably attached to the second member and an adjustable locking device connecting the flexible locking straps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A universal power compress comprised of a slightly curved and slightly flexible first member, a slightly curved and slightly flexible second member, a flexible hinge strap pivotably connecting one end of the first member to one end of the second member, a pressure plate attached to one side of the first member, a second pressure plate attached to the opposite side of the first member, padding surrounding a portion of the second member, a flexible locking strap pivotably attached to the first member, a second flexible locking strap pivotably attached to the second member and an adjustable locking device connecting the flexible locking straps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The universal power compress of claim 1, the pressure plates being a hard slightly bendable rubber-like substance.
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) | 1987-01-23 | 1987-07-25 | 1988-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-23 | 1991-07-25 | 1992-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-23 | 1995-07-25 | 1996-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |