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Fracture brace

US8597219B2 · kind B2 · utility

8Cited by
42References
23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 27, 2005
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2201/1697
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides, in various embodiments, braces that are capable of stabilizing an injured limb, particularly an injured wrist. An exemplary brace fits across the injury in contact with the user's limb and has an adjustable casing and compressible material.

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