Wrist and hand support device
US5267943A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0118
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible elastic adjustable wrist and hand support device for use by persons requiring wrist and hand support or protection is shown. The wrist support device offers generalized support to the wrist as well as lateral support to limit flexion of the wrist. The support device includes a base comprised as a flat sheet member of elastic material stretchable in a single direction circumferentially around the wrist. A plurality of longitudinal pockets are sewn into the base. Flat flexible stay members are located in the pockets to provide lateral support to the wrist. At least one flexible elastic strap is sewn onto the back of the base, such that when it surrounds the wrist of the wearer, it provides additional support and tension. The base further comprises a rigidity strap extending from said base proximate the longitudinal pockets so as to wrap around the thumb of the wearer, said strap configured in a "C"-shape on the inner side thereof and having a gently sloping edge extending from the upper edge of base which terminates in a substantially rounded edge triangular end having a first tongue-shaped member and a second narrower tongue-shaped member, which are releasably fastened to…
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