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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2022
Filed:
Jan. 25, 2019
Christopher B. Kosiorek, La Vernia, TX (US);
Esra Abir, New York, NY (US);
Brenda Mee, West Newfield, ME (US);
Ryan Williams, Olathe, KS (US);
Christopher B. Kosiorek, La Vernia, TX (US);
Esra Abir, New York, NY (US);
Brenda Mee, West Newfield, ME (US);
Ryan Williams, Olathe, KS (US);
ALPHAPOINTE, Kansas City, MO (US);
Abstract
A foldable splint and method of use is provided. The foldable splint includes a main body divided into a plurality of panels and segments by a grid of living hinges. Each panel includes opposed first and second outer segments and a plurality of inner segments extending therebetween. By folding the main body along segment hinges, the splint is moved to a first rigid configuration for securing an appendage in a straight configuration. By further folding the splint at opposed pinch locations, the splint is moved to a second rigid configuration for securing an appendage in a bent configuration. By folding the splint along panel hinges, the splint is moved to a third rigid configuration for securing around an abdomen or pelvis of a user. When not in use, the splint can be moved back to the stowable configuration by folding the various panels over each other.