Shouldered arm sling with shoulder saddle for ergonomically and comfortably disseminating the weight of the supported arm during convalescence
US12279988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/3738
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A shouldered arm sling provided for treatment of various injuries to the arm, wrist, hand, of a patient, during convalescence, the sling includes primary straps and a saddle-style member, connecting with the front and back straps of the sling, the saddle-style member having a pair of straps, one strap rests upon the upper shoulder of the patient, the second strap rests upon the lateral side of the patient's shoulder, and the bifurcated straps have a flexible fabric type member connecting intermediately thereof, in order to provide for the dissemination of the generated forces on the shoulder from the weight of the arm being supported during its healing. The flexible fabric forms the saddle strap into a concaved configuration, to ergonomically fit upon the upper segment of the supporting shoulder, to add stability and comfort to the patient. A supplemental strap secures auxiliary to the primary straps, and prevents lateral shifting of the entire saddle when the supporting shoulder's arm is lifted above the head.
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