Hand orthosis
US7837641B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/05866
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hand orthosis assembly comprising a substantially rigid splint member having an inner wrist portion configured to receive a person's inner wrist and an arcuate palm portion extending from the wrist portion to receive the person's cupped hand. The arcuate palm portion may defining a cavity adapted to releasably retain a tool or recreational device, or an interchangeable insert releasably retained within the cavity, for generally gripping a tool or recreational device for functional use. The assembly may additionally include two or more protrusions extending from an outer perimeter of the arcuate portion for maintaining the persons' fingers in generally correct alignment. The assembly may also include a hook portion extending from the arcuate palm portion, having an assisting member extending therefrom for handling objects. The assisting member may be magnetic or affixed to magnetic material.
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