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Device for treating carpal tunnel syndrome

US6908475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims
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Filing dateMay 30, 2002
Grant dateJun 21, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H1/0285
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A therapeutic device for applying graded compression to the hand to remedy the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a passive therapy device which receives the palm of the hand and applies graduated pressure to the top of the hand to relieve carpal tunnel region of the hand by spreading the area of the carpal tunnel.

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