Supporter

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1991-03-04

1992-10-13

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 61, 602 63, 602 6, 602 21, 602 23, 602 26, 602 27, A61H 500

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051546906

ABSTRACT:
A supporter for mounting on a limb in position to cover an affected body portion to predeterminedly constrain and limit movement thereof comprising a tubular stretchable elastic material forming a main body and having adhered to at least one portion of the main body a reinforcing member comprising an interlining laminated to a surface member which acts to restrict the elongation of said interlining, wherein the reinforcing member has a modulus of elasticity capable of restricting movement of an affected body part within a defined motion area.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4622908 (1986-11-01), Tranberg
patent: 4765318 (1988-08-01), Tranberg
patent: 4832010 (1989-05-01), Lerman
patent: 4961418 (1990-10-01), McLaurin-Smith

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