GB1193422A - Improved Finger Splint - Google Patents

Improved Finger Splint

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Publication number
GB1193422A
GB1193422A GB25953/66A GB2595366A GB1193422A GB 1193422 A GB1193422 A GB 1193422A GB 25953/66 A GB25953/66 A GB 25953/66A GB 2595366 A GB2595366 A GB 2595366A GB 1193422 A GB1193422 A GB 1193422A
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Prior art keywords
finger
hand
engage
thumb
june
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Expired
Application number
GB25953/66A
Inventor
Dennis William Collins
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Hugh Steeper Ltd
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Hugh Steeper Ltd
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Application filed by Hugh Steeper Ltd filed Critical Hugh Steeper Ltd
Priority to GB25953/66A priority Critical patent/GB1193422A/en
Priority to US644946A priority patent/US3533405A/en
Priority to DE19671566337 priority patent/DE1566337A1/en
Publication of GB1193422A publication Critical patent/GB1193422A/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
    • A61F5/0104—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation
    • A61F5/0118—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation for the arms, hands or fingers

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Nursing (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Prostheses (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)

Abstract

1,193,422. Hand supports; finger exerciser. HUGH STEEPER Ltd. 9 June, 1967 [10 June, 1966], No. 25953/66. Headings A5R and A6M. A device for assisting the opening movements 'of the hand comprises a member 4 suitable to engage the thumb and a member 3 suitable to engage a finger, the members being connected by spring means I which, in use, tends to move the finger and thumb apart. As shown, the device comprises a U-shaiped .thumb engaging member 4 connected by a rubber or plastics covered spring steel wire I to a ring-shaped finger engaging member 3. The spring steel wire fits into the palm of the hand or around the back of the hand and may be secured by a strap encircling the wrist. The member 3 may be U-shaped and there may be more than one member engaging each digit. Members to engage more than two digits may be provided.
GB25953/66A 1966-06-10 1966-06-10 Improved Finger Splint Expired GB1193422A (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB25953/66A GB1193422A (en) 1966-06-10 1966-06-10 Improved Finger Splint
US644946A US3533405A (en) 1966-06-10 1967-06-09 Finger splint
DE19671566337 DE1566337A1 (en) 1966-06-10 1967-06-10 Finger splint

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB25953/66A GB1193422A (en) 1966-06-10 1966-06-10 Improved Finger Splint

Publications (1)

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GB1193422A true GB1193422A (en) 1970-06-03

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GB25953/66A Expired GB1193422A (en) 1966-06-10 1966-06-10 Improved Finger Splint

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US (1) US3533405A (en)
DE (1) DE1566337A1 (en)
GB (1) GB1193422A (en)

Families Citing this family (13)

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US4227342A (en) * 1979-07-06 1980-10-14 Horace A. Knowles Thumb twiddling toy
US4530351A (en) * 1982-11-01 1985-07-23 Eliot Gordon Device for protecting the web of a hand in a medical cast
US5020524A (en) * 1989-08-03 1991-06-04 Donohue Patrick T Modular digital traction system
EP0503182A1 (en) * 1991-03-08 1992-09-16 Patrick T. Donohue Modular digital traction system
US5453064A (en) * 1992-07-31 1995-09-26 Natraflex Systems, Inc. Exercise glove incorporating rods which offer resistance to movement of fingers, hands, or wrists
US5456650A (en) * 1992-07-31 1995-10-10 Natraflex Systems, Inc. Ergonomic exercising and bracing device
US5590421A (en) * 1993-09-20 1997-01-07 Craner; James Device and method for treatment of hand involved habits
CA2286959C (en) * 1999-11-08 2005-06-14 Harold Fisher Thumb splint
US6887212B2 (en) * 2003-03-17 2005-05-03 Marc Bennett Digit-supporting therapeutic device for the hand
US7314459B2 (en) 2005-04-21 2008-01-01 Marc Bennett Digit-supporting therapeutic device for the hand
US8425339B2 (en) * 2010-09-01 2013-04-23 Gerald A. Basden Systems and devices of enhancing power grip on an athletic apparatus
US11304383B2 (en) * 2012-10-29 2022-04-19 Stephen J. Akana Plant manipulator
US20140228178A1 (en) * 2013-02-13 2014-08-14 Steven Ray Brooks Devices and methods for strengthening the thenar muscles

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DE1566337A1 (en) 1970-10-22
US3533405A (en) 1970-10-13

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Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
PLNP Patent lapsed through nonpayment of renewal fees