Splint
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A splint for supporting a fractured limb comprising:
- a. a rigid outer casing including a substantially inflexible main body section having a concave inner surface extending between longitudinally spaced substantially inflexible proximal and distal collars which each have a concave inner surface, said proximal and distal collars being proximate to one another so as to circumferentially envelop a common bone of the limb between the collars and the main body section when in use, the proximal and distal collars being independently adjustable relative to one another so as to provide independent adjustment of the internal dimensions of the casing;
b. a plurality of spaced pressure sites located at the inner surfaces of the main body section and the proximal and distal collars, the spaced pressure sites being operative to apply pressure to a limb to be supported while retaining a vascular flow path.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A splint (17) includes first and second collars (18,19) pivotally supported on a body member (20) and adjustable so as to adjust the internal dimensions of the splint (17). A plurality of spaced resilient pads (21-27) are provided on the internal surfaces of the splint (17) so as to exert pressure on a limb (11) held in the splint (17) while allowing vascular flow. The splint (17) is provided with a support (36) for supporting the extremity of a limb, such as a hand (14) or foot. The support (36) allows some movement of the limb extremity to reduce swelling by promoting vascular flow.
-
Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A splint for supporting a fractured limb comprising:
-
a. a rigid outer casing including a substantially inflexible main body section having a concave inner surface extending between longitudinally spaced substantially inflexible proximal and distal collars which each have a concave inner surface, said proximal and distal collars being proximate to one another so as to circumferentially envelop a common bone of the limb between the collars and the main body section when in use, the proximal and distal collars being independently adjustable relative to one another so as to provide independent adjustment of the internal dimensions of the casing;
b. a plurality of spaced pressure sites located at the inner surfaces of the main body section and the proximal and distal collars, the spaced pressure sites being operative to apply pressure to a limb to be supported while retaining a vascular flow path. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19)
-
-
12. A splint for supporting a fractured limb comprising:
-
a. longitudinally spaced substantially inflexible proximal and distal collars situated adjacently so as to envelop a common bone of the limb when in use, the collars having concave inner surfaces, wherein the collars are independently adjustable, and further wherein the collars share a substantially inflexible concave main body section extending between the collars;
b. a plurality of spaced pressure sites situated about the curves of the inner surfaces of the collars and on the main body section, the pressure sites being operative to apply pressure to a limb to be supported while maintaining a vascular flow path when in use. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
-
-
20. A splint for supporting a fractured limb comprising:
-
a. a rigid outer casing including a substantially inflexible concave main body section extending between longitudinally spaced substantially inflexible concave proximal and distal collars, said proximal and distal collars being proximate to one another so as to circumferentially envelop a common bone of the limb between the collars when in use, the proximal and distal collars being independently adjustable relative to one another so as to provide independent adjustment of the internal dimensions of the casing;
b. wherein the main body, the proximal collar, and the distal collar each have an inner surface whereupon a plurality of spaced pressure sites are located, the when in use to apply pressure to a limb to be supported while retaining a vascular flow path.
-
Specification