Extremity stress attenuation modality with resistance-mechanism engaging member
US8105257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0195
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an extremity stress reducing modality for a human subject having an extremity, the extremity having an uninjured portion and an injured portion. The modality includes: (1) a frame having a connecting member for removably connecting the frame to an extremity of a human subject; (2) a support member on the frame for engaging the uninjured portion but not the injured portion; and (3) an attachment member on the frame for attaching the frame to a portion of a moveable resistance mechanism.
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