US3394701A
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Limb traction device
Assignee: LEO J HINDLE
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Filing: 1964-08-24
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Granted: 1968-07-30
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Expires: 1984-08-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo J Hindle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; A61F5/0585
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A TRACTION SPLINT COMPRISING A LIMB ENGAGING MEANS ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER PLATE THROUGH COOPERATING DOVETAIL SLOTS, A RETAINING SUPPORT PLATE, A MOVABLE SLIDING PLATE, SAID PLATES BEING ARRANGED IN SEQUENCE ON AN AXIAL TIGHTENING MEANS, THE MOVABLE SLIDING PLATE AND RECEIVER PLATE BEING FIXEDLY SECURED TOGETHER IN POSITION AND MOVABLE TOGETHER TOWARDS SAID RETAINING SUPPORT PLATE UPON ACTIVATION OF SAID AXIAL TIGHTENING MEANS, SAID RECEIVER PLATE HAVING APERATURE MEANS ARRANGED IN A CIRCLE FOR COOPERATION WITH A PIN MEANS, ON SAID MOVABLE SLIDING PLATE TO FIX SAID RECEIVER PLATE IN ROTATIVE POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID MOVABLE SLIDING PLATE, RECEIVER TUBES CONNECTED TO SAID RETAINING SUPPORT PLATE, EXTENSION RODS ADJUSTABLY ENGAGED IN SAID TUBES BY RATCHET MEANS, SAID EXTENSION RODS HAVING MEANS TO ENGAGE THE BODY OF A PATIENT WHEREBY ACTIVATION OF THE AXIAL TIGHTENING MEANS WILL CAUSE THE PATIENT''S LIMB TO BE PUT IN TRACTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A TRACTION SPLINT COMPRISING A LIMB ENGAGING MEANS ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER PLATE THROUGH COOPERATING DOVETAIL SLOTS, A RETAINING SUPPORT PLATE, A MOVABLE SLIDING PLATE, SAID PLATES BEING ARRANGED IN SEQUENCE ON AN AXIAL TIGHTENING MEANS, THE MOVABLE SLIDING PLATE AND RECEIVER PLATE BEING FIXEDLY SECURED TOGETHER IN POSITION AND MOVABLE TOGETHER TOWARDS SAID RETAINING SUPPORT PLATE UPON ACTIVATION OF SAID AXIAL TIGHTENING MEANS, SAID RECEIVER PLATE HAVING APERATURE MEANS ARRANGED IN A CIRCLE FOR COOPERATION WITH A PIN MEANS, ON SAID MOVABLE SLIDING PLATE TO FIX SAID RECEIVER PLATE IN ROTATIVE POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID MOVABLE SLIDING PLATE, RECEIVER TUBES CONNECTED TO SAID RETAINING SUPPORT PLATE, EXTENSION RODS ADJUSTABLY ENGAGED IN SAID TUBES BY RATCHET MEANS, SAID EXTENSION RODS HAVING MEANS TO ENGAGE THE BODY OF A PATIENT WHEREBY ACTIVATION OF THE AXIAL TIGHTENING MEANS WILL CAUSE THE PATIENT''S LIMB TO BE PUT IN TRACTION.
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) | 1971-07-30 | 1972-01-29 | 1972-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-30 | 1976-01-29 | 1976-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-30 | 1980-01-29 | 1980-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |