Skin tensioner
US10470836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00752
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for applying tension to a skin surface is provided. The device includes a first, second, third and fourth beam. Each of the beams has a main body, an extension extending from a first end of the main body and a second extension extending from a second end of the main body. The first end of the third and fourth beams have an opening defined therein and a slot sized to receive either the first extension of the first beam or the second extension of the first beam. The second end of the third and fourth beams have a slot sized to receive the other of the first extension of the second beam or the second extension of the second beam. The first extension of the first beam is slidably positioned within the slot on the first end of the third beam and the second extension of the first beam is slidably positioned within the slot on the first end of the fourth beam. The first extension of the second beam is slidably positioned within the slot on the second end of the third beam and the second extension of the second beam is slidably positioned within the slot on the second end of the fourth beam and the posts of the third and fourth beams extend through the openings on the extensions o…
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