Immobilizing device for a part of a body
US8082924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/28
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An immobilizing device for immobilizing a body part includes a bag which is filled with a granular material and is placed over the body part, an outer shell in which the bag is mounted and a hollow space formed between the outer shell and the bag for receiving pressured air in order to produce a force on the bag for immobilizing the body part. The device provides combined advantages over conventional devices, such as almost no absorption of x-rays, a perfect fit for every kind of body part, comfort for a patient, reusability, low cost, neutral smell, very light weight and easy application.
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