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Hyperextension back brace

US4173973A · kind A · utility

77Cited by
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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 1978
Grant dateNov 13, 1979
Priority date—
Expiry dateJun 30, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/024
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hypertension brace of cruciform shape having four pads, including sternal, pubic and two side pads, in which each of the four arms is longitudinally adjustable so as to facilitate fitting the patient. Further, at least the sternum pad is flexibly mounted to enable easy comformability to the sternum area of the individual patient.

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