USRE34627E — Splint system

Claim 1

Independent Claim 121 words

Splint system for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in .Iadd.the wrist of .Iaddend.a patient comprising: (a) a clamp .[.formed from.]. .Iadd.comprising .Iaddend.a generally rectangular sheet of semi-rigid material .[.and formed into.]. .Iadd.providing .Iaddend.a generally tubular shape having four generally planar panels, a first two of the panels occupying the ends of the rectangular sheet, and the other two panels being located between the first two panels to give a cross-section of a diamond-shaped conformation for embracing the wrist of a patient with opposite corners embracing the wrist exteriorly of the radius and ulna bones to press .[.them together.]. .Iadd.said bones towards one another.Iaddend., and (b) a bandage surrounding the clamp to regulate the pressure of the clamp on the wrist.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 121 words

Splint system for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in .Iadd.the wrist of .Iaddend.a patient comprising: (a) a clamp .[.formed from.]. .Iadd.comprising .Iaddend.a generally rectangular sheet of semi-rigid material .[.and formed into.]. .Iadd.providing .Iaddend.a generally tubular shape having four generally planar panels, a first two of the panels occupying the ends of the rectangular sheet, and the other two panels being located between the first two panels to give a cross-section of a diamond-shaped conformation for embracing the wrist of a patient with opposite corners embracing the wrist exteriorly of the radius and ulna bones to press .[.them together.]. .Iadd.said bones towards one another.Iaddend., and (b) a bandage surrounding the clamp to regulate the pressure of the clamp on the wrist.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 16 words

Splint system as recited in claim 1, wherein the clamp is formed of a thermoplastic resin.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 12 words

Splint system as recited in claim 2, wherein the resin is poly-epsilon-caprolactone.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 51 words

Splint system as recited in claim 1, wherein the ends of the sheet are located at one corner of the diamond and are spaced from one another, and wherein the other three corners of the diamond are defined by the junction between the panels, the corners being formed with smooth curves.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 25 words

Splint system as recited in claim 1, wherein the bandage is of a generally elongated rectangular shape with a loop-and-hook fastener located at its ends.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 24 words

Splint system as recited in claim 1, wherein the ends are provided with outwardly-extending flares to prevent pinching when the ends are pressed together.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 89 words

Splint system for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome .Iadd.in the wrist of a patient.Iaddend., comprising: (a) a clamp .[.formed.]. of .[.a.]. semi-rigid material .[.and formed into.]. .Iadd.providing .Iaddend.a generally tubular shape of parallelogram-shaped cross-section to give a conformation in which the clamp embraces the wrist of a patient with opposite corners embracing the wrist exteriorly of the radius and ulna bones to press .[.them together.]. .Iadd.said bones towards one another.Iaddend., and (b) a bandage surrounding the clamp to regulate the pressure of the clamp on the wrist. .Iadd.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 89 words

Splint system for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome .Iadd.in the wrist of a patient.Iaddend., comprising: (a) a clamp .[.formed.]. of .[.a.]. semi-rigid material .[.and formed into.]. .Iadd.providing .Iaddend.a generally tubular shape of parallelogram-shaped cross-section to give a conformation in which the clamp embraces the wrist of a patient with opposite corners embracing the wrist exteriorly of the radius and ulna bones to press .[.them together.]. .Iadd.said bones towards one another.Iaddend., and (b) a bandage surrounding the clamp to regulate the pressure of the clamp on the wrist. .Iadd.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 147 words

Splint system for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist of a patient comprising: (a) a clamp comprising a generally rectangular sheet of semi-rigid material providing at least two generally planar panels joined at a corner and adapted to embrace a side of the wrist of a patient exteriorly of one of the radius and ulna bones; and (b) bandage means engaged with said clamp to regulate the pressure of the clamp on the wrist of the patient, said clamp and bandage means cooperating to apply pressure to the opposite narrow sides of the wrist of the patient to press the radius and ulna bones towards one another. .Iaddend. .Iadd.9. Splint system as recited in claim 8 wherein said clamp is formed of a thermoplastic resin. .Iaddend. .Iadd.10. Splint system as recited in claim 8, wherein said corner is formed with a smooth curve. .Iaddend.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1997-05-30	1997-11-29	1998-05-31	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2001-05-30	2001-11-29	2002-05-31	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2005-05-30	2005-11-29	2006-05-31	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Splint system

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