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US3074399A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-08-02
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1981-08-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Miriam E Bitting
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/10; A61F13/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A HAND AND FINGER GUARD COMPRISED OF A RIGID SUBSTANTIALLY U SECTION MEMBER HAVING A WIDTH SUFFICIENT TO SPAN AT LEAST THE INJURED FINGERS OF A HAND, THE BIGHT OF THE U SPACING APART THE SHANKS OF SAID MEMBER BY THE THICKNESS OF A HAND, THE LENGTH OF SAID SHANKS BEING GREATER THAN THE LENGTH OF THE FINGERS OF THE HAND WITH WHICH THEY ARE TO BE USED, THE BIGHT OF THE U ENVELOPING THE FINGERTIPS, MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID SHANKS AND SPANNING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LONG EDGES OF SAID SHANKS, AN EDGE OF SAID MEANS BEING SO POSITIONED AS TO COACT WITH THE WEB BETWEEN THE FOREFINGER AND THUMB TO PREVENT JAMMING OF THE ENDS OF THE FINGERS AGAINST THE INNER SURFACE OF THE BIGHT, AND MEANS COACTING WITH A PORTION OF SAID SHANKS MORE REMOTE FROM SAID BIGHT THAN SAID SPACE SPANNING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE GUARD ON THE HAND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A HAND AND FINGER GUARD COMPRISED OF A RIGID SUBSTANTIALLY U SECTION MEMBER HAVING A WIDTH SUFFICIENT TO SPAN AT LEAST THE INJURED FINGERS OF A HAND, THE BIGHT OF THE U SPACING APART THE SHANKS OF SAID MEMBER BY THE THICKNESS OF A HAND, THE LENGTH OF SAID SHANKS BEING GREATER THAN THE LENGTH OF THE FINGERS OF THE HAND WITH WHICH THEY ARE TO BE USED, THE BIGHT OF THE U ENVELOPING THE FINGERTIPS, MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID SHANKS AND SPANNING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LONG EDGES OF SAID SHANKS, AN EDGE OF SAID MEANS BEING SO POSITIONED AS TO COACT WITH THE WEB BETWEEN THE FOREFINGER AND THUMB TO PREVENT JAMMING OF THE ENDS OF THE FINGERS AGAINST THE INNER SURFACE OF THE BIGHT, AND MEANS COACTING WITH A PORTION OF SAID SHANKS MORE REMOTE FROM SAID BIGHT THAN SAID SPACE SPANNING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE GUARD ON THE HAND.
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) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |