US4787375A
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Therapeutic apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-07-02
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2006-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A therapeutic apparatus for assisting the movement of the contents of the tubular systems of the human body includes a support frame, a cradle rotatably mounted on the support frame, a seat mounted on the cradle to be movably adjustable relative to the cradle, a counterbalance adjustably secured to the cradle for adjusting the centre of gravity of the apparatus before use, and securing structure mounted on the seat to secure a user in position on the seat at or near the user's groin.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicolaas J. P. R. Krause
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61G; A61G15/00; A61G15/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A therapeutic apparatus for assisting the movement of the contents of the tubular systems of the human body which includes: a support frame; a cradle in the form of a square U-shaped bracket mounted on the support frame to be rotatable in a substantially vertical plane on the support frame so that the plane of rotation of the cradle coincides with the sagittal plane of a user of the apparatus; a seat mounted on the cradle to be movably adjustable relative to the cradle; a counterbalance adjustably secured to the cradle for adjusting the centre of gravity of the seat and cradle of the apparatus before use; and securing means mounted on the seat to secure a user in position on the seat at or near the user's groin region, wherein the cradle is movably adjustable relative to the rotatable mounting by means of telescoping arms provided on the limbs of the bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A therapeutic apparatus for assisting the movement of the contents of the tubular systems of the human body which includes: a support frame; a cradle in the form of a square U-shaped bracket mounted on the support frame to be rotatable in a substantially vertical plane on the support frame so that the plane of rotation of the cradle coincides with the sagittal plane of a user of the apparatus; a seat mounted on the cradle to be movably adjustable relative to the cradle; a counterbalance adjustably secured to the cradle for adjusting the centre of gravity of the seat and cradle of the apparatus before use; and securing means mounted on the seat to secure a user in position on the seat at or near the user's groin region, wherein the cradle is movably adjustable relative to the rotatable mounting by means of telescoping arms provided on the limbs of the bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
76 words
A therapeutic apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the seat includes a backrest and is movably adjustable relative to the cradle by means of a telescoping arm provided in the backrest, the backrest being inclined at an angle of approximately 75° to the horizontal axis of the seat; a rear edge of the seat being spaced away from the backrest to allow the buttocks of a user to hook around the rear edge of the seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the cradle is rotatably mounted on the support frame by means of stub axles provided on the telescoping arms co-operating with complementary slots provided on the uprights of the support frame.
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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) | 1991-11-29 | 1992-05-30 | 1992-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-29 | 1996-05-30 | 1996-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-05-30 | 2000-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |