Cerebral palsy arm and hand brace
US4149532A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 1976 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An arm and hand brace for persons afflicted with the neuro-muscular tremors of cerebral palsy; a bracing device framing the shoulders, upper arm, forearm and hand which, in application, damps and controls involuntary neuro-muscular spasms and permits the performance of controlled, willed actions of these members by cerebral palsy victims; an articulated frame comprised of a support, a train of linked arms, a sleeve clasping the hand, wrist and forearm and a series of double and single element joints for establishing and maintaining control of gross and fine arm and hand movements in the cerebral palsy patient.
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