Reversible wrist and thumb support
US7645250B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0118
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reversible wrist and thumb support is formed of a sleeve of resiliently stretchable material and includes an optionally detachable thumb support coupled to the sleeve. The thumb support includes a plurality of removable battens formed of a semi-rigid material and disposed along the posterior of a wearer's thumb. A resiliently deformable support pad is disposed on an underside of the splint and a removable stiffening semi-rigid batten that optionally includes padded surfaces, is disposed in a pocket on the top side of the support. The reversible wrist and thumb support may be worn on either the wearer's left or right hand, and the battens need not be removed when the reversible wrist and thumb support is turned inside-out.
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