Finger orthosis
US9198793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0153
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A finger orthosis for moving a joint and configured to move a joint is provided. The finger orthosis includes a hand cuff and an actuating mechanism coupled to the hand cuff. The actuating mechanism comprises an actuator member, an externally threaded member and a frame. Methods of using the finger orthosis to move a joint between a first and second portion of a finger are also provided.
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