US5547462A
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Back brace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-09-14
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Granted: 1996-08-20
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Expires: 2015-09-14
Abstract
Abstract A back brace with front and back panels supported on a waist-encircling belt which during tightening to empower the back panel to impart pressure against the user's back also urges the front panel in ascending movement to supplement the back panel-imparted pressure.
Inventors
- 👤 William T. Lanigan
- 👤 Robert Carra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/30; A61F5/02; A61F5/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A method of adjusting incident to applying pressure against a user's back, a back brace of a type having a back panel, a front panel, and a waist-encircling belt, said back brace-adjusting method comprising the steps of positioning said back panel in an operative position adjacent a selected location of said user's back, positioning said front panel characterized by opposite side edges angularly downwardly converging towards each other to correspondingly present in a semi-circular configuration panel-camming surfaces along a bottom edge thereof in an operative position adjacent a selected location of said user's stomach, positioning opposite length portions of said waist-encircling belt extending in opposite directions from an attachment to said back panel in crossing relation to said panel-camming surfaces of said front panel, holding, by initial tightening said waist-encircling belt said back and front panels in contact with said user at said selected locations, and urging said front panel in an ascending path of movement by subsequent tightening of said waist-encircling belt incident to the camming thereof at said crossing contact of said belt length portions and said panel-camming surfaces of said front panel, whereby there is a corresponding ascending movement in said back panel resulting in back-supporting pressure being applied to said user's back.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
206 words
A method of adjusting incident to applying pressure against a user's back, a back brace of a type having a back panel, a front panel, and a waist-encircling belt, said back brace-adjusting method comprising the steps of positioning said back panel in an operative position adjacent a selected location of said user's back, positioning said front panel characterized by opposite side edges angularly downwardly converging towards each other to correspondingly present in a semi-circular configuration panel-camming surfaces along a bottom edge thereof in an operative position adjacent a selected location of said user's stomach, positioning opposite length portions of said waist-encircling belt extending in opposite directions from an attachment to said back panel in crossing relation to said panel-camming surfaces of said front panel, holding, by initial tightening said waist-encircling belt said back and front panels in contact with said user at said selected locations, and urging said front panel in an ascending path of movement by subsequent tightening of said waist-encircling belt incident to the camming thereof at said crossing contact of said belt length portions and said panel-camming surfaces of said front panel, whereby there is a corresponding ascending movement in said back panel resulting in back-supporting pressure being applied to said user's back.
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) | 1999-08-20 | 2000-02-19 | 2000-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-08-20 | 2004-02-19 | 2004-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-08-20 | 2008-02-19 | 2008-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |