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Poor posture detectors
Assignee: OASIS ELECTRONICS
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Filing: 1969-12-18
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-12-18
Abstract
Abstract Flexible columns hinged at one side thereof have actuating cables at the opposite sides thereof which actuate warning indicators when the columns are flexed to extents in which the wearers have poor postures.
Inventors
- 👤 Leland V Hall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/02; A63B23/0244; G; G01; G01B; G01B7/00; G01B7/28; G01B7/281; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/103; A61B5/11; A61B5/1116; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
In a poor posture detector, a flexible column articulated along one portion thereof and expansible along a second portion parallel to and spaced laterally from said one portion, an actuator strand carried by the second Portion of the column, harness means adapted for mounting the column on the back of a wearer with said first portion adjacent the back, and indicator means operable by the actuator strand to provide a warning signal when the back of the wearer is bent to a predetermined extent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
In a poor posture detector, a flexible column articulated along one portion thereof and expansible along a second portion parallel to and spaced laterally from said one portion, an actuator strand carried by the second Portion of the column, harness means adapted for mounting the column on the back of a wearer with said first portion adjacent the back, and indicator means operable by the actuator strand to provide a warning signal when the back of the wearer is bent to a predetermined extent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The poor posture detector of claim 1 wherein the flexible column includes a plurality of segments articulated together along said one portion and spacing the strand laterally from said one portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The poor posture detector of claim 2 wherein said one portion extends along the spine of the wearer and the segments space the strand outwardly from the spine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The poor posture detector of claim 3 wherein the flexible column comprises an elongated member having a strip-like base portion adapted to lie flat against the back of the user and a web or riser portion in a plane perpendicular to the central portion of the base portion, the web portion being notched to form segments and carrying the strand.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The poor posture detector of claim 4 wherein the base portion has pairs of notches staggered relative to the notches in the web portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The poor posture detector of claim 1 wherein the indicator means includes means for varying the effective length of the strand to adjust the point of actuation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The poor posture detector of claim 2 wherein the flexible column comprises a flat strip articulated along one edge portion and carrying the strand at the opposite edge portion, the strip being notched along said opposite edge portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The poor posture detector of claim 1 wherein the harness means includes strap means adapted to be secured to the wearer and sleeve means enclosing the column and carried by the strap means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The poor posture detector of claim 1 wherein the harness means comprises a vest.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The poor posture detector of claim 9 wherein the harness means includes a belt portion carrying the indicator means.
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |