US4019503A
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Cradle assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-01
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Granted: 1977-04-26
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Expires: 1995-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A cradle assembly including a rigid base supporting at opposite ends thereof a handle including a grasp element attached thereto and a stirrup assembly dimensioned and configured to be disposed in surrounding relation to thecasted limb. A support element is integrally attached in exposed outwardly extending relationship relative to the stirrup assembly wherein relative dispositions between the support element and the stirrup assembly causes a supporting engagement between the cradle assembly and the casted limb for manipulation or orientation of the casted limb by the user thereof through manipulation of the cradle assembly. Connecting straps may serve to attach the cradle assembly to the casted limb so that it may be mounted on and moved with the casted limb if desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Willie R. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/04; A61F13/041; A61F13/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A cradle assembly of the type primarily for positioning a limb disposed in a cast structure, said cradle assembly comprising base means extending in interconnecting disposition between opposite end portions of said cradle assembly, stirrup means substantially defining one end of said cradle assembly, handle means connected to said base means at the substantially opposite end of said base means relative to said stirrup means, said base means comprising a rigid shaft element disposed in integral, interconnected relation between said stirrup means and said handle means, said stirrup means comprising an aperture means, said aperture means including a predetermined dimensioned configuration, whereby said stirrup means is disposed at least partially in surrounding relation to a portion of the casted limb.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A cradle assembly of the type primarily for positioning a limb disposed in a cast structure, said cradle assembly comprising base means extending in interconnecting disposition between opposite end portions of said cradle assembly, stirrup means substantially defining one end of said cradle assembly, handle means connected to said base means at the substantially opposite end of said base means relative to said stirrup means, said base means comprising a rigid shaft element disposed in integral, interconnected relation between said stirrup means and said handle means, said stirrup means comprising an aperture means, said aperture means including a predetermined dimensioned configuration, whereby said stirrup means is disposed at least partially in surrounding relation to a portion of the casted limb.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cradle assembly as in claim 1 wherein said stirrup means comprises a base plate disposed in supporting relation to the casted limb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A cradle assembly as in claim 2 wherein said stirrup means further comprises at least two leg elements each connected to said base plate in spaced relation to one another and connected to said base means, said leg elements disposed to at least partially define, along with said base plate, said aperture means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cradle assembly as in claim 1 further comprising support means disposed in spaced relation to said stirrup means and extending outwardly from the plane of said stirrup means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A cradle assembly as in claim 4 wherein said support means comprises a substantially curvilinear configuration having opposite extremities thereof integrally connected to substantially oppositely disposed portions of said stirrup means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A cradle assembly as in claim 3 wherein said cradle assembly further comprises support means including a longitudinal, substantially semi-circular configuration along the longitudinal axis thereof, said support means having its opposite extremities, each integrally connected to separate of said two leg elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A cradle assembly as in claim 1 wherein said handle means comprises at least one grasp element, handle aperture means defined within said handle means contiguous said grasp element, whereby said grasp element may be held by the hand of the user of the cradle assembly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cradle assembly as in claim 1 further comprising connecting means attached to said base means and disposed in engaging relation to the casted limb.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A cradle assembly as in claim 8 wherein said connecting means comprises at least one strap element attached to said base means in disposable and surrounding attached relation to the casted limb.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A cradle assembly as in claim 9 further comprising a plurality of strap elements attached to said cradle assembly along the length thereof and in spaced relation to one another, each of said strap elements positionable in surrounding relation to the casted limb, whereby said cradle assembly is mounted for movement with the cast.
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) | 1980-04-25 | 1980-10-25 | 1981-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-25 | 1984-10-25 | 1985-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-25 | 1988-10-25 | 1989-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |