Angularly adjustable traction apparatus
US6758827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1635
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved angularly adjustable traction apparatus (10) including a generally rectangular platform member (20) having an elongated track groove (30) disposed in one side (23) for slidably receiving a limb immobilizing unit (12) and a pulley unit (13) having a traction device (90). Both the limb immobilizing unit (12) and the pulley unit (13) are provided with securing elements (50), (50′) etc. for captively engaging the limb immobilizing (12) and pulley (13) units at selected locations within the track groove (30) and a pair of anchor units (15) associated with portions of the limb immobilizing (12) and pulley (13) units to maintain their angular orientation relative to the platform member (20).
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