US4143653A
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Splinting of members
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-21
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Granted: 1979-03-13
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Expires: 1997-03-21
Abstract
Abstract Splinting of members, particularly injured or broken fingers, using a flexible strip with individual, perpendicular projections along one edge. The strip can be bent into a desired non-planar shape with the edge projections providing lateral support without disturbing the bendability of the strip.
Inventors
- 👤 Heins Wichman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05841; A61F5/05858; A61F5/05875
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A splint for providing lateral and vertical support to an injured member comprising a base strip having an edge bounding opposed surfaces and being bendable into a desired configuration according to the support required for said member; and a plurality of individual projections having base portions positioned at the end of said base strip and extending upwardly therefrom; each projection being separated at its base portion from an adjoining projection by a gap which extends to a groove on the outer surface of said base strip; thereby to facilitate the shaping of said base strip and its reduction to a desired size.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A splint for providing lateral and vertical support to an injured member comprising a base strip having an edge bounding opposed surfaces and being bendable into a desired configuration according to the support required for said member; and a plurality of individual projections having base portions positioned at the end of said base strip and extending upwardly therefrom; each projection being separated at its base portion from an adjoining projection by a gap which extends to a groove on the outer surface of said base strip; thereby to facilitate the shaping of said base strip and its reduction to a desired size.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said projections are disposed at a right angle with respect to said base strip.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-03-12 | 1982-09-11 | 1983-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-12 | 1986-09-11 | 1987-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-12 | 1990-09-11 | 1991-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |