US4476859A
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Free arm shoulder sling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-03-31
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Granted: 1984-10-16
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Expires: 2002-03-31
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to sling type supports in general, and more specifically to a sling support specifically designed to immobilize and provide support for a person having a seperated shoulder. In addition, this device is designed to be worn under clothing, and attached to the users body only in the vicinity of the neck and shoulder, and furthermore, can be installed on the users person, using only the unaffected arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Eleanor A. Kloepfer
- 👤 Katharine A. Fox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3715; A61F5/3723; A61F5/3738
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A free arm shoulder sling consisting of: a generally rectangular arm encircling cuff member comprising a wide strip of elasticized material having a first and second cooperating fastening means, disposed adjacent to ends of the cuff member, and on opposite sides. a neck loop member disposed adjacent the first of the said cooperating fastening means, and secured on one end to the top of the cuff member, and a shoulder loop member secured on one end to the top of the cuff member and disposed adjacent to the second of the cooperating fastening means; wherein, the neck loop member and the shoulder loop member comprise strips of material which are also provided with a first and second cooperating fastening means disposed adjacent their respective ends and on opposite sides, and the neck loop member comprises an elongated strip of material whose length is approximately twice the length of the shoulder loop member, and the shoulder loop member projects from the cuff member at an angle of 90°, while the neck loop member projects from the cuff member at an angle of other than 90°.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A free arm shoulder sling consisting of: a generally rectangular arm encircling cuff member comprising a wide strip of elasticized material having a first and second cooperating fastening means, disposed adjacent to ends of the cuff member, and on opposite sides. a neck loop member disposed adjacent the first of the said cooperating fastening means, and secured on one end to the top of the cuff member, and a shoulder loop member secured on one end to the top of the cuff member and disposed adjacent to the second of the cooperating fastening means; wherein, the neck loop member and the shoulder loop member comprise strips of material which are also provided with a first and second cooperating fastening means disposed adjacent their respective ends and on opposite sides, and the neck loop member comprises an elongated strip of material whose length is approximately twice the length of the shoulder loop member, and the shoulder loop member projects from the cuff member at an angle of 90°, while the neck loop member projects from the cuff member at an angle of other than 90°.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A free arm shoulder sling as in claim 1; wherein, all of the said first cooperating fastening means are disposed on the exterior surface of the said members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A free arm shoulder sling as in claim 2; wherein, all of the said second cooperating fastening means are disposed on the interior surface of the said members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A free arm shoulder sling as in claim 3; wherein, the second said cooperating fastening means are further disposed adjacent the free ends of the neck loop member and the shoulder loop member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A free arm shoulder sling as in claim 4; wherein, the first said cooperating fastening means are disposed on the neck loop member and the shoulder loop member adjacent the cuff member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-10-16 | 1988-04-16 | 1988-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-16 | 1992-04-16 | 1992-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-16 | 1996-04-16 | 1996-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |