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Apparatus and method to support carpals to aid in the prevention and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and related conditions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-10-12
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Granted: 1995-12-26
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Expires: 2013-10-12
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a device and method of use of the device to support the carpals which may aid in the prevention and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and related conditions. The device is a band which comprises a strip of flexible material about one half inch wide by one quarter inch thick which includes hook and loop type attachment means on opposite sides of its ends. The band can be fastened to itself around the carpal area of a user to provide specific support only to the carpal area of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 I. Paul Stoner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/10; A61F13/107; A61F13/108; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0104; A61F5/0118; A47; A47B; A47B2230/00; A47B2230/0003; A47B2230/0011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A method of supporting a user's carpals to aid in the prevention and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and related conditions comprising: providing an elongated strip of limited stretch material, said strip of material having a first end, a second end, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a predetermined maximum width generally corresponding to the width of the carpal area, said width being approximately one-half inch, the strip including one complement of hook and loop type fastening material on the top surface proximate to the first end and the other complement of hook and loop material on the bottom surface proximate to the second end; snugly binding the carpal area by wrapping the strip only around the carpal area and joining the strip to itself by placing the second end of the strip over the first end of the strip and fastening the hook and loop material together to form a continuous band, whereby said band provides specific support to only the carpal area of a user.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
168 words
A method of supporting a user's carpals to aid in the prevention and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and related conditions comprising: providing an elongated strip of limited stretch material, said strip of material having a first end, a second end, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a predetermined maximum width generally corresponding to the width of the carpal area, said width being approximately one-half inch, the strip including one complement of hook and loop type fastening material on the top surface proximate to the first end and the other complement of hook and loop material on the bottom surface proximate to the second end; snugly binding the carpal area by wrapping the strip only around the carpal area and joining the strip to itself by placing the second end of the strip over the first end of the strip and fastening the hook and loop material together to form a continuous band, whereby said band provides specific support to only the carpal area of a user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
92 words
A band for supporting a user's carpals to aid in prevention or treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and related conditions comprising: an elongated strip of limited stretch material having a top surface, a bottom surface, two ends, and a predetermined maximum width generally corresponding to the width of the carpal area, said width being approximately one-half inch; and attachment means for attaching the two ends of the strip together, such that the band may be snugly secured around the carpal area of a user to provide support to only the carpal area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
A band for supporting a user's carpals to aid in prevention or treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and related conditions comprising: an elongated strip of limited stretch material having a top surface, a bottom surface, two ends, and a predetermined maximum width generally corresponding to the width of the carpal area, said width being approximately one-half inch; and attachment means for attaching the two ends of the strip together, such that the band may be snugly secured around the carpal area of a user to provide support to only the carpal area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the attachment means comprises first and second mating portions of a hook and loop-type fabric fastening material, the first mating portion being attached to the top side of one end of the band, and the second mating portion being attached to the bottom side of the opposite end of the band such that the band can be fastened to itself around the carpal area of a user.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the band has a length between seven to ten inches and a thickness of approximately one-quarter inch, so that only the carpal area of a user is supported.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising means for adjusting the length of the band.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of cotton fabric, nylon cord, leather, and plastic.
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