Electromechanical back brace apparatus
US5226874A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A corset-type back brace apparatus is disclosed which has electromechanical means for tightening a corset around the trunk of a patient to a desired tension. The electromechanical means includes a pair of motor driven rollers which are controllable by the patient to effect predetermined tension settings.
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