Cast-cutter
US8069757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cast-cutter for use in removing a cast from a patient comprises a body (20), cutting means (18, 148, 230) supported by the body (20), and a protection member (16, 204, 206, 236, 244) supported by the body (20) and adapted to be positioned between the cutting means (18, 148, 230) and the patient, to protect the skin of the patient. In one disclosed embodiment the cutting means cuts a cast by a shearing action. In another disclosed embodiment the cutting means cuts a cast by an abrading action.
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