Support device

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2006-05-23

2006-05-23

Thanh, Quang D. (Department: 3764)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S061000, C128S845000, C005S655300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07048703

ABSTRACT:
A support device for providing enhanced support to users. In one embodiment, the support device includes a first bladder and a second bladder. Valves may be attached to the bladders to allow inflation and/or deflation of the bladders. In yet another embodiment, the support device is further provided with a pump attached to the bleed valve. In one embodiment, the support device is provided with bladders having a kidney bean shape and the support device has a butterfly shape. In another embodiment, the support device may be implemented with four wing portions configured to define four recesses, each of the recesses being positioned between two adjacent wing portions so that the support device has a shape of a butterfly. In this regard, the support device may include an air bladder, or be made of foam.

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