Dynamic splint
Patent 5749840 Issued on May 12, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 31, 2015. 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.
October 31, 2015. 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 288239 2067567 2832334 3607963 3826251 Articulate splint for surgical purposes Knee and elbow brace Adjustable splint Adjustable splint Knee brace hinge InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 550603 filed on 10/31/1995US Classes:602/5, Splint or brace602/23, Lower extremity602/26KneeExaminersPrimary: Brown, Michael A.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61F 005/00AbstractA dynamic splint is provided which applies a bias force across a body joint with a magnitude which is adjustable at a pivot in the splint. At the pivot, a joint enclosure is provided to house a coiled leaf spring having one end connected to a movable adjustment mechanism. The relative magnitude of the bias is indicated by an indicator bearing numeric markings which moves with movement of the adjustment mechanism. A pin look mechanism is provided for locking pivoted strut members of the splint to prevent relative movement thereof about the pivot. | |
