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US4853993A
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Adjustable body positioner
Assignee: ROLOKE Co A PARTNERSHIP OF
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Filing: 1988-04-11
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Granted: 1989-08-08
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Expires: 2008-04-11
Abstract
Abstract A versatile, multi-angle body positioner having a contoured surface corresponding to the general shape of the human torso, including the shoulder girdles, and which also can be made to support the arms. This is accomplished with a foundation which is comprised of a hinge means, a top substructure and a bottom substructure. The positioner is made multi-angled through the inclusion of a replaceable insert interleaved between the top substructure and the bottom substructure.
Inventors
- 👤 Arline Walpin
- 👤 Lionel A. Walpin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C20/00; A47C20/02; A47C20/027; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10; A47G9/1072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An adjustable body positioner comprising a foundation and an insert, said foundation being of a one piece construction and manufactured from a foam material and comprising an edge, a top piece and a bottom piece; said top and bottom pieces and said insert having substantially triangular cross sections and said insert being removeably interleaved between said top and said bottom piece, said top piece and said bottom piece are hinged along said edge of said foundation; said foundation further comprising an uppermost surface, a concave contour along the dimension parallel to said edge, a first arm support and a second arm support; said arm supports are attached to said uppermost surface forming said concave contour.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An adjustable body positioner comprising a foundation and an insert, said foundation being of a one piece construction and manufactured from a foam material and comprising an edge, a top piece and a bottom piece; said top and bottom pieces and said insert having substantially triangular cross sections and said insert being removeably interleaved between said top and said bottom piece, said top piece and said bottom piece are hinged along said edge of said foundation; said foundation further comprising an uppermost surface, a concave contour along the dimension parallel to said edge, a first arm support and a second arm support; said arm supports are attached to said uppermost surface forming said concave contour.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The adjustable body positioner as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first and second arm supports are constructed of a foam material and are triangular in cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
An adjustable body positioner comprising a foundation and an insert, said foundation being of a one piece construction and manufactured from a foam material and comprising an edge, a top piece and a bottom piece; said top and bottom pieces and said insert having substantially triangular cross sections and said insert being removeably interleaved between said top and said bottom piece, said top piece and said bottom piece are hinged along said edge of said foundation; said foundation further comprising an uppermost surface, a concave contour along the dimension parallel to said edge and a corrugated foam pad attached to said uppermost surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
An adjustable body positioner comprising a foundation and an insert, said foundation being of a one piece construction and manufactured from a foam material and comprising an edge, a top piece and a bottom piece; said top and bottom pieces and said insert having substantially triangular cross sections and said insert being removeably interleaved between said top and said bottom piece, said top piece and said bottom piece are hinged along said edge of said foundation; said foundation further comprising an uppermost surface, a concave contour along the dimension parallel to said edge and a corrugated foam pad attached to said uppermost surface.
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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) | 1992-08-07 | 1993-02-06 | 1993-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-07 | 1997-02-06 | 1997-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-07 | 2001-02-06 | 2001-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |