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US4476857:
Arm support
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US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Levine, Norman D.; Pompano Beach, FL 33060
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| Assignee: |
None
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| Published / Filed: |
1984-10-16
/ 1983-01-14
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| Application Number: |
US1983000458035
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| IPC Code: |
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A61F 13/10;
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IPC-7:
A61F 13/00;
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| U.S. Class: |
Current:
602/020;
473/214;
602/063;
Original:
128/077;
128/165;
273/189.A;
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| Field of Search: |
128/87 R,157,165,80 R,77,89 R
273/189 R,189 A
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| Priority Number: |
| 1983-01-14 |
US1983000458035 |
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| Abstract: |
A therapeutic arm support including a full-length, preferably, nylon covered neoprene sleeve, an upper and a lower elastic strip or closure each attached adjacent a different end of the sleeve, and a removable substantially rigid splint installable between the upper and lower closures or bands. The sleeve is a tapered tubular shape to mate generally over the forearm of the user substantially covering the forearm from just above the wrist to just below the elbow. The neoprene sleeve includes nylon or the like covering on either side for added strength and to aid in installing the sleeve over the forearm. Suitably sized, the sleeve provides pressure over the entire forearm from the stretched neoprene/nylon layer. In addition to compression, the sleeve absorbs and retains body heat, providing therapeutic heat retention for healing use. The upper and lower elastic closures are adjustable in installation tension to provide both direct added compression to the damaged forearm muscles and tendons and along the mid-portion to provide upper wrist control. The splint may be curved or bent to provide added pressure along the mid-portion of the forearm.
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| Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Malin, Haley, McHale ;
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Yasko, John D.;
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None
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First Claim:
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What I claim is:
1. An arm support for prevention and treatment of epicondylitis (tennis elbow) by providing muscle compression, stabilization, and heat retention for the forearm, said arm support comprising:
- an elongated elastic sleeve having a center layer of neoprene rubber and inner and outer layers of flexible fabric;
- said inner and outer layers each bonded to a different side by said neoprene rubber layer;
- said sleeve shaped and sized to provide overall compression for the user's forearm muscles between just above the user's wrist to just below the user's elbow;
- said neoprene rubber layer for retaining body heat beneath and within said neoprene rubber layer;
- at least one elongated elastic pliable bands attached to said outer layer of said sleeve;
- said bands including interengaging surfaces such that said bands may be stretched and secured about the user's forearm;
- said bands for providing additional adjustable localized muscle compression.
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