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US7841997:
Sling with pockets
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| Country: |
US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Heller, Tracy; Forest Hills, NY, United States of America 11375
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None
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| Published / Filed: |
2010-11-30
/ 2007-04-23
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| Application Number: |
US2007000788971
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A61F 5/00;
A61F 5/40;
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| ECLA Code: |
A61F5/37C2B;
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| U.S. Class: |
602/004;
128/878;
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| Field of Search: |
602/004
128/869,874,878
150/104,107,109,112,113,117,118
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| Priority Number: |
| 2007-04-23 |
US2007000788971 |
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| Abstract: |
Embodiments of the invention relate to a sling having pockets positioned such that an individual wearing the sling may access them. In one embodiment of the invention, the sling may include a strap configured to be worn over a shoulder of an individual and a U-shaped support member depending from the strap. The U-shaped support member may form a channel configured to support an arm of the individual. The sling may also include at least one pocket positioned internal to the U-shaped support member such that the at least one pocket may be accessible to the individual. In another embodiment of the invention, the sling may include two straps for supporting the support member and an individual's arm.
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| Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Sklar, Esq., Brandon N. ;
Kaye Scholer LLP ;
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Bianco, Patricia M; Nicholson, Keri J
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None
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First Claim:
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1. A sling to be worn by an individual, the sling comprising: a suspension structure configured to be worn over at least one shoulder of an individual; a U-shaped support member depending directly from the suspension structure and forming a channel configured to support an arm of the individual, the channel having at least one open vertical side, the U-shaped support member having a first surface internal to the channel; and at least one pocket positioned on the first surface of the U-shaped support member, the at least one pocket configured to contain at least one item and to be accessible by the individual while wearing the sling; wherein at least a first one of the at least one pockets is adjacent to a first one of the at least one open vertical sides, is substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis defined by the channel, and includes a pocket opening facing towards the first open vertical side.
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| Other References: |
Super Sling-Universal Shoulder Immobilizer, SupportsUSA, at least as early as May 9, 2006 (http://www.supportsusa.com/arm/shoulder2/supersling.htm).
The Ultimate Arm Sling, The Joslin Swathe, Joslin Orthopedic Gear, 2006 (http://www.armsling.com).
Breg Shoulder Stabilizer, SupportsUSA, 2006 (http://www.supportsusa.com/arm/breg/shoulder/shoulder-stabilizer.htm).
Anatomy of a Handbag, Yolanda Wikiel, Style Magazine p. 143; Oct. 2006.
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