Heated traction belt
US4643173A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 1985 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/165
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A heated traction belt usable by a user in traction on a bed and including a heater disposed internally in the rear portion of the belt and connected by a wire to a controller that is attached to the belt by VELCRO, VELCRO is also used to keep the belt closed when worn by the user, a heat control switch is disposed in the belt and connected to a weight strap so that when a weight is applied to the traction the weight strap pulls taunt and closes the heat control switch and operates the heater.
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