Humeral fracture brace
Patent 5383844 Issued on January 24, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 21, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 21, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1466487 2310566 2332440 2339515 3028858 3826251 Universal-orthese Knee and elbow brace Upper arm brace Knee brace hinge InventorsApplicationNo. 948123 filed on 09/21/1992US Classes:602/20, Upper extremity602/5, Splint or brace606/54, External fixation means606/57Compression or distraction mechanismExaminersPrimary: Hafer, Robert A.Assistant: Hanlon, Brian E. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61F 005/04A61F 005/10 AbstractA humeral fracture brace for providing rigid lateral support to the humerus which includes a humeral cuff that is pivotally connected to a forearm support by a sliding hinge that allows the forearm support to slide relative to the axis of the humeral cuff. The forearm support includes a rigid brace bar and a generally U-shaped cuff for engaging a patient's wrist. An adjustable shoulder strap with a slidable pad is connected between the humeral cuff and the forearm support. | |
