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Abdominal support device

US5953749A · kind A · utility

9Cited by
22References
3Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 15, 1997
Grant dateSep 21, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 15, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2200/12
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One or more generally wedge shaped foam support cushions (20A, 20B) covered by a soft, washable, and close fitting material (29) for supporting an enlarged abdomen (24). The support cushions (20A, 20B) are uniquely and adjustably secured adjacent to the abdomen by hook and loop fasteners (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D) on an elastic belt (21). The elastic belt (21) encompasses the person (23) and the support cushions (20A, 20B) and has opposite ends that overlap and engage adjustably with hook and loop fasteners (22E, 22F).

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