Traction control apparatus and method
US8414513B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Patient body part traction exerting and control kit apparatus, comprising in combination a motor driven rotary drive means to tension a traction exerting line; a support means carrying rotary drive means and configured to be attached to equipment at an attraction exertion site, to present drive means for traction line operation attached to aid rotary drive means; the support means having a first section attached to the equipment, and a second section carrying rotary drive means for displacement enabling sideward shifting of a traction line to accommodate patient body shifting, while under traction.
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