Limb stabilizer
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1. A limb stabilizer, comprising:
- an elongated trough-shaped base for supporting the limb;
a trough-shaped extension, integrally connected to said base, and extending therefrom at an acute angle relative to the axis of said base;
an elongated trough-shaped cover;
means for fastening said cover to said base;
a support; and
means for fastening said support to said base for helping to stabilize the limb, wherein said cover and said support are in separated relationship when said cover and said support are fastened to said base and said support is generally trough-shaped in transverse cross section about an axis lying in planes defining said cross section and curved about an axis substantially perpendicular to said first mentioned axis.
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Abstract
A stabilizer for stabilizing a limb of an animal, an elongated trough-shaped base for supporting the limb, a trough-shaped extension, integrally connected to the base, and extending therefrom at an acute angle relative to the axis of the base. An elongated trough-shaped cover is connectable to the base. Additionally, a curved, trough-shaped support and means for fastening the support to the base are provided.
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1. A limb stabilizer, comprising:
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an elongated trough-shaped base for supporting the limb;
a trough-shaped extension, integrally connected to said base, and extending therefrom at an acute angle relative to the axis of said base;
an elongated trough-shaped cover;
means for fastening said cover to said base;
a support; and
means for fastening said support to said base for helping to stabilize the limb, wherein said cover and said support are in separated relationship when said cover and said support are fastened to said base and said support is generally trough-shaped in transverse cross section about an axis lying in planes defining said cross section and curved about an axis substantially perpendicular to said first mentioned axis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of stabilizing a limb of an animal, the limb having an anterior surface and a posterior surface, comprising the steps of:
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providing an elongated trough-shaped base for supporting the limb;
providing a trough-shaped extension, integrally connected to said base, and extending coaxially therefrom at an acute angle relative to the axis of said base;
providing a support;
fastening said support to said base for helping to stabilize the limb, wherein said cover and said support are in separated relationship when said cover and said support are fastened to said base and said support is generally trough-shaped in transverse cross section about an axis lying in planes defining said cross section and curved about an axis substantially perpendicular to said first mentioned axis;
placing said base along said limb posterior surface;
fastening said support to said base;
providing a curved, trough-shaped cover; and
fastening said cover to said base for helping to stabilize the limb. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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