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Limb immobilizer having reinforcing wire members embedded therin

US5695453A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 22, 1995
Grant dateDec 9, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2201/1697
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A limb immobilizer including a soft foam body member in which there is embedded a system of reinforcing and stabilizing wire members, the body member being amenable to being readily conformed to the shape and size of a limb, and strapping means for securing the immobilizer in place on the limb. Opening through the thickness of the body member facilitate the application of the body member to a limb. A novel body member for a limb immobilizer is disclosed.

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