Flexible ribbed splint system
US6629598B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/05841
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inexpensive and easy to use orthopedic splint made from a plurality of plastic ribs held together on a fabric sheath. The plurality of ribs is affixed to the sheath by adhesive or similar means at equal intervals across one surface of the sheath. The sheath can be designed to fit about a particular body section or it can be a generic rectangular unit. The ribs may be designed with perforations or other such similar weak areas so that the length of the splint may be shortened by breaking off and removing ends of the rib. Alternatively, the ribs may already have partitions so that breaking or cutting the ribs is not required. The ribs have apertures through which a cable tie or similar fastener is passed in order to secure the splint snugly to the injured appendage.
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