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Method of and apparatus for wrist stabilization

US8376976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateApr 17, 2008
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2028

Classification

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

Abstract

An orthopedic support device of the type worn on a wrist and a palm of a wearer. The device has a sleeve with an open upper end for receiving the fingers of the wearer, a thumb opening, and an open lower end for receiving the wrist of the wearer. A portion of the sleeve covering the palm of the wearer has a curved configuration. The device also includes, a first strap, designed to be wrapped and secured about a portion of the sleeve covering a palm of the wearer, a second strap designed to be removably wrapped and secured about a portion of the sleeve covering a distal forearm of the wearer, and a third strap, designed to be removably wrapped and secured about a portion of the sleeve covering the wrist of the wearer.

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