Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Sling
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-23
2010-11-30
Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Sling
C128S878000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07841997
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention relate to a sling having pockets positioned such that an individual wearing the sling may access them. In one embodiment of the invention, the sling may include a strap configured to be worn over a shoulder of an individual and a U-shaped support member depending from the strap. The U-shaped support member may form a channel configured to support an arm of the individual. The sling may also include at least one pocket positioned internal to the U-shaped support member such that the at least one pocket may be accessible to the individual. In another embodiment of the invention, the sling may include two straps for supporting the support member and an individual's arm.
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Bianco Patricia M
Kaye Scholer LLP
Nicholson Keri J
Sklar, Esq. Brandon N.
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