Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Patent
1994-07-19
1998-06-02
Reichard, Lynne A.
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
602 23, A61F 530
Patent
active
057591687
ABSTRACT:
An ankle brace which includes an inverted "Y" joint located at the malleoli of the ankle. The ankle brace is formed into the shape of the patient's ankle and then sections of the brace are cut out to form the present invention. In particular, an inverted "Y" joint is manufactured by cutting out a delta-shaped opening.
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Pending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 08/467,732, Filed On Jun. 6, 1995, Inventor: Bussell et al.
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Bussell Mark H.
Lottermoser Thomas C.
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