Palmar springs for spacesuit gloves
US6163885A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D13/082
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A counterpressure garment for blood supplied tissue is provided and comprises a spring capable of being in pressure contact with the tissue; and a supportive material covering at least a part of the spring. Also provided by the present invention is a space suit glove for a hand which comprises a spring capable of being in pressure contact with the palm of the hand; and a supportive material covering at least a part of the hand, with the supportive material being capable of exerting a force on the spring.
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