Adjustable wrist splint
US4677971A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable wrist splint custom fabricated to fit the forearm and hand of a patient with straps adjustable to fasten the wrist piece to the arm of a patient and pivotal connecting means pivotally connecting the wristpiece to the handpiece to allow universal pivotal movement between the two members. A modification of the device also provides a dynamic splint allowing universal pivoting movement of the joint responsive to actuating forces of the patient.
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