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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 05, 1997
Applicant:
Inventor:
George E. Torrens, Uxbridge, GB;
Assignee:
Brunel University, Middlesex, GB;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 5/00 ; A61F 5/37 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 5/00 ; A61F 5/37 ;
Abstract
A splint (,) includes first and second collars (,) pivotally supported on a body member (,) and adjustable so as to adjust the internal dimensions of the splint (,). A plurality of spaced resilient pads (,) are provided on the internal surfaces of the splint (,) so as to exert pressure on a limb (,) held in the splint (,) while allowing vascular flow. The splint (,) is provided with a support (,) for supporting the extremity of a limb, such as a hand (,) or foot. The support (,) allows some movement of the limb extremity to reduce swelling by promoting vascular flow.