Sling
US4617923A · kind A · utility
7Cited by
4References
5Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 1985 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/3738
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention concerns an arm sling for preventing contracture of hand muscles, wherein the pocket portion is provided with a hole that interlocks with a grasping tube. A patient's fingers exit the sling via the hole and wrap about the grasping tube, the fingers being secured there about by a velcro fastened wrap.
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