Device for treating carpal tunnel syndrome
US6942631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2024 |
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- 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. There are also disclosed a centralizing means which allows for accurate placement of the means for apply pressure to the top of the hand and also a means for further spreading and fixing the spread in the carpal tunnel region.
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