Patent · US Expired

Sling, shoulder immobilizer and posture corrector

US4751923A · kind A · utility

58Cited by
6References
21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 1987
Grant dateJun 21, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 2, 2007

Classification

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

Abstract

The disclosure is of an arm brace comprising a chest strap which is extended around the chest and fastened snugly in place by means of a Velcro type fastener. A shoulder strap extends over the shoulder from a selected position in back to a selected position in front and extended through a belt loop and secured in place by complementary fastener components. A wrist strap is supported by the shoulder strap and is wrapped around the wrist and adjustably fastened. The shoulder may be completely or partially immobilized by attaching the upper arm to the chest strap at the side, wrapped around the arm and fastened. The forearm may be secured to the chest strap and supported similarly to the wrist support.

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