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Splint/therapeutic device
Assignee: JIM GRAY IRREVOCABLE TRUST
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Filing: 1992-09-21
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Granted: 1994-03-22
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Expires: 2012-09-21
Abstract
Abstract An improved splint/therapeutic device for at least partially limiting the mobility of a selected portion of a patient's body. The device (10) includes a splint body (12) fabricated of a resilient material, the splint body (12) defining an inner surface (18) for engaging the patient's body. The splint body (12) also defines a preselected thickness whereby the resilient material of the splint body biases the patient's body to a desired body position. The thickness may vary over the length and width of the splint body (12) and may be selectively reduced to increase mobility of the selected body part. The splint/therapeutic device (10) is secured to the patient's body with securing means such as tape, integrally formed body encircling portions (26'), or with securing straps (26) provided with hook-and-loop fasteners (28).
Inventors
- 👤 James C. Gray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; A61F5/05858; A61F5/05866
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A splint/therapeutic device for biasing a selected body portion of a patient to a preselected position and for providing at least partial limited mobility of said selected body portion, said device comprising a splint body integrally fabricated of a resilient material and preformed to restrain said body portion in said preselected position, said splint body having an inner surface that has preselectively contoured areas within said material of said splint body, without the necessity of deformation thereof, to closely conform to and engage said body portion as said body portion is in said preselected position, said splint body defining a preselected thickness when in an uncompressed state to achieve a preselected degree of bending of said splint body by resiliency of said splint body material and thereby said at least partial limited mobility of said body portion, whereby said resilient material of said splint body biases said portion of said selected body portion to said preselected position, said preselected thickness varying along a length and width of said splint body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A splint/therapeutic device for biasing a selected body portion of a patient to a preselected position and for providing at least partial limited mobility of said selected body portion, said device comprising a splint body integrally fabricated of a resilient material and preformed to restrain said body portion in said preselected position, said splint body having an inner surface that has preselectively contoured areas within said material of said splint body, without the necessity of deformation thereof, to closely conform to and engage said body portion as said body portion is in said preselected position, said splint body defining a preselected thickness when in an uncompressed state to achieve a preselected degree of bending of said splint body by resiliency of said splint body material and thereby said at least partial limited mobility of said body portion, whereby said resilient material of said splint body biases said portion of said selected body portion to said preselected position, said preselected thickness varying along a length and width of said splint body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein said splint body is fabricated of an elastomeric material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein said device further comprises securing means for securing said splint body to said portion of said patient's body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 3 wherein said securing means comprises at least one securing strap for being received about said splint body and said portion of said patient's body, said securing strap being provided with adjustable fastening means for securing said strap in position about said splint body and said portion of said patient's body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 4 wherein said fastening means includes a hook and loop fastener.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 3 wherein said securing means includes a patient body encircling portion integral with said splint body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 3 wherein said securing means includes at least one strap integrally formed with said splint body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein said selected body portion of said patient is one of the extremities, said extremities including the hands and the feet of said patient.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 1 wherein said selected body portion of said patient is one of the extremities, said extremities including the hands and the feet of said patient.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
174 words
A splint/therapeutic device for biasing a selected body portion of a patient to a preselected position and for providing at least partial limited mobility of said selected body portion, said device comprising: a splint body integrally fabricated of a resilient material and preformed to restrain said body portion in said preselected position, said splint body having an inner surface that has preselectively contoured areas within said material of said splint body, without the necessity of deformation thereof, to closely conform to and engage said body portion as said body portion is in said preselected position, said splint body defining a preselected thickness to achieve a preselected degree of bending of said splint body and thereby said at least partial limited mobility of said body portion, and whereby said resilient material of said splint body biases said body portion of said selected body portion to said preselected body position, said preselected thickness varying along a length and width of said splint body; and securing means for securing said splint body to said selected body portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
174 words
A splint/therapeutic device for biasing a selected body portion of a patient to a preselected position and for providing at least partial limited mobility of said selected body portion, said device comprising: a splint body integrally fabricated of a resilient material and preformed to restrain said body portion in said preselected position, said splint body having an inner surface that has preselectively contoured areas within said material of said splint body, without the necessity of deformation thereof, to closely conform to and engage said body portion as said body portion is in said preselected position, said splint body defining a preselected thickness to achieve a preselected degree of bending of said splint body and thereby said at least partial limited mobility of said body portion, and whereby said resilient material of said splint body biases said body portion of said selected body portion to said preselected body position, said preselected thickness varying along a length and width of said splint body; and securing means for securing said splint body to said selected body portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 10 wherein said splint body is fabricated of an elastomeric material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 10 wherein said elastomeric material comprises silicone rubber.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
56 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 10 wherein said securing means comprises at least one securing strap for being received about said splint body and said portion of said patient's body, said securing strap being provided with adjustable fastening means for securing said strap in position about said splint body and said portion of said patient's body.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 13 wherein said fastening means includes a hook and loop fastener.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 10 wherein said securing means includes a patient body encircling portion integral with said splint body.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 10 wherein said securing means includes at least one strap integrally formed with said splint body.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
The splint/therapeutic device of claim 10 wherein said selected body portion of said patient is one of the extremities, said extremities including the hands and the feet of said patient.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
179 words
A splint/therapeutic device for biasing a selected body portion of a patient to a preselected position and for providing at least partial limited mobility of said selected body portion, said device comprising: a splint body integrally fabricated of an elastomeric material and preformed to restrain said body portion in said preselected position, said splint body having an inner surface that has preselectively contoured areas within said material of said splint body to closely conform to and engage said body portion as said body portion is in said preselected position without deformation of said elastomeric material, said splint body defining a substantially uniform density with areas of varying thickness when in an uncompressed state to achieve a preselected degree of bending of said splint body and thereby said at least partial limited mobility of said body portion, and whereby said elastomeric material of said splint body biases said body portion to said preselected position, said preselected thickness varying along a length and width of said splint body; and securing means for securing said splint body to said selected body portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
179 words
A splint/therapeutic device for biasing a selected body portion of a patient to a preselected position and for providing at least partial limited mobility of said selected body portion, said device comprising: a splint body integrally fabricated of an elastomeric material and preformed to restrain said body portion in said preselected position, said splint body having an inner surface that has preselectively contoured areas within said material of said splint body to closely conform to and engage said body portion as said body portion is in said preselected position without deformation of said elastomeric material, said splint body defining a substantially uniform density with areas of varying thickness when in an uncompressed state to achieve a preselected degree of bending of said splint body and thereby said at least partial limited mobility of said body portion, and whereby said elastomeric material of said splint body biases said body portion to said preselected position, said preselected thickness varying along a length and width of said splint body; and securing means for securing said splint body to said selected body portion.
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