Padded elbow brace
Patent 4922929 Issued on May 8, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 31, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
August 31, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References Re32680 1113020 1846835 2211203 2626394 3266058 3322118 3504379 3648291 Flexible knee support InventorApplicationNo. 401190 filed on 08/31/1989US Classes:128/892, Joint or limb (e.g., foot, elbow, heel, knee, etc.)2/16Hand or armExaminersPrimary: Hafer, Robert A.Assistant: Brown, Michael A. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61F 013/00A41D 013/08 AbstractA device for protecting limb joints which is generally in the form of a tubular member that can be easily slipped onto a limb joint. The tubular member includes upper and lower sections connected to each other so as to form an open ended cavity therebetween. The lower section is generally hourglass shaped and is made of a stretchable elastic material. The upper section includes crossover pieces and is also made of a stretchable elastic material. A protective cushion corresponding in size to the lower section is disposed in the cavity. Only the ends of the cushion are stitched to the lower section so as to create a pocket between the cushion and the lower section. A resilient reinforcing pad is removably secured in the pocket. | |
