Deformable splint

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1996-04-29

1998-02-03

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 20, 602 21, A61F 500

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057138362

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an improved deformable splint which is adapted for engagement with the hand of a user. In its broadest context, the present invention includes a wire which is surrounded by a cover of resilient material. As such, the splint can be deformed into any number of various shapes to enable it to be employed upon the hand of the user in a number of different configurations. The splint further includes a number of VELCRO.TM. straps which are employed in securing the splint to the hand of a user. The various components of the present invention, and the manner in which they interrelate, will be described in greater detail hereinafter.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1867258 (1932-07-01), Fruehauf
patent: 2703082 (1955-03-01), Emert
patent: 3170460 (1965-02-01), Stilson
patent: 3513842 (1970-05-01), Keenan et al.
patent: 4270528 (1981-06-01), Hanson
patent: 4615522 (1986-10-01), Plough

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