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Conformable brace and method of application

US5074292A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 7, 1991
Grant dateDec 24, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 7, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/05841
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A brace is provided for localized immobilization of parts of the living body whereby the supports are conformable to the immobilized areas, and healing may be observed. The method of application includes heating preforms to a condition of plasticity and conforming them to the area requiring bracing.

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