Portable orthopaedic splint system
US4537184A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 1983 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C67/247
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is a portable orthopaedic splint system comprising a durable tear resistant outer bag containing a linear segment of an orthopaedic splint material impregnated with an unreacted hardening agent, and an inner bag containing a liquid for reacting with said hardening agent to produce a hard stiff splint. The inner bag is capable of being ruptured by manual pressure upon the outer bag and is in juxtaposition with the splint material so that when the outer bag is manually squeezed to rupture the inner bag, the liquid from the inner bag will be released, mixed with said material, and react with the hardening agent therein to form a hard stiff splint which can be used to protect and immobilize the injured member to which it is applied.
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