Conformable brace and method of application
US5074292A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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