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Hemi-arm sling

US4598703A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 1985
Grant dateJul 8, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/3738
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hemi-arm sling for treatment to a shoulder subluxation and injuries involving the ligaments and tendons. The sling is adjustable to position the head of the humerus in the glenoid-fossa without restricting circulation of a flaccid arm.

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