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Functional low-profile dynamic extension splint and methods for its use and manufacture

US7833183B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 27, 2007
Grant dateNov 16, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/0118
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to medical devices and methods useful for improving a person's ability to grasp and release an object, and more specifically, the present invention relates to a splint for causing dynamic extension of a finger and/or thumb.

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