Heater for orthopedic splints
US6723960B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A heater device for orthopedic splints is organized in a portable container to preheat plastic splint sheets for immediate use in forming various shapes to fit and to stabilize the injured body portion of the patient. The heater is incorporated in a container having heating elements, a temperature controller, a cut-out sensor, and a supply of plastic orthopedic splint sheets inside. A control panel outside contains a power-on indicator lamp, a heater-on indicator lamp, and a temperature dial control or a toggle switch having multiple preset temperature settings. An AC power input element is on one side of the container. A supply of plastic splint sheets are contained in a separate inner compartment.
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