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US 2014/0228729 A1Published application
Knuckle stretcher
OwnerJames Edward Crewsinventor
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for stretching the knuckles at the base of the fingers to relieve pain in the hand. This is achieved through a molded polymer splint, worn on the center two fingers, provides spacing and rigidity between the finger bases at varying degrees of separation and compression. Product can be produced in various sizes to accommodate different hands. Product is a non-invasive, non-medical device to be used on a regular basis as needed by the wearer.
Claims1
1a. A splint for the hand comprising:
- Spaced perforations for stretching the metacarpophalangeal joint when worn at the base of the middle and ring fingers.
- b A rectangular element encasing the perforations to maintain the spacing of the perforations so as to enable said perforations usable for stretching the metacarpophalangeal joints.
- c A splint for the hand worn on the fingers.