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Traction control apparatus and method

US8414513B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 2011
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 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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