Splints and related methods of use
AssigneeWhitstar, LLC
InventorCasey W. Boardman
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Abstract
A splint may be used to support or immobilize a body portion of a patient. Some splints may include one or more features to facilitate transport, placement, and/or manipulation of a splint. For example, some splints may be relatively lightweight, rugged, and in a compact configuration prior to use. Some splints may use radiolucent materials to permit x-ray examination of the relevant appendage without removal of the splint. Some splints may be used with other accessories or devices to facilitate immobilization of a limb and/or transport of the injured individual.
Claims20
A splint for supporting or immobilizing a limb of a patient, the splint comprising:
- a proximal portion formed of material that is more flexible in a first direction than a second direction transverse to the first direction, the proximal portion to bend around the limb along the first direction and to support and stabilize at least a portion of the limb along the second direction;
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- a distal portion formed of material that is more flexible in the first direction than the second direction, the distal portion to bend around the limb along the first direction and to support and stabilize at least another portion of the limb along the second direction,
- wherein the distal portion slidably couples to the proximal portion, such that the splint can transition from an unexpanded state to an expanded state.
A splint for supporting or immobilizing a limb of a patient, the splint comprising:
- a proximal portion, having a distal end, a proximal end, and two transverse sides perpendicular to the distal end and the proximal end, the proximal portion transitionable from a flat configuration to a wrapped configuration to support the limb of the patient, wherein the flat configuration of the proximal portion includes the transverse sides spaced a first distance apart and the wrapped configuration of the proximal portion includes the transverse sides spaced a second distance apart, wherein the second distance is less than the first distance;
- a distal portion, having a distal end, a proximal end, and two transverse sides perpendicular to the distal end and the proximal end, the distal portion transitionable from a flat configuration to a wrapped configuration to support the limb of the patient, wherein the flat configuration of the distal portion includes the transverse sides of the distal portion space a third distance apart and the wrapped configuration of the distal portion includes the transverse sides spaced a fourth distance apart, wherein the third distance is less than the fourth distance;
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- a track system to slidably couple the distal portion to the proximal portion such that the splint can transition from an unexpanded state to an expanded state.
A splint for supporting or immobilizing a limb of a patient, the splint including:
- a proximal portion formed of a material that is bendable in a first direction to wrap the proximal portion around the limb and to configure the proximal portion to be rigid in a second direction transverse to the first direction to support and stabilize at least a portion of the limb;
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- a track system to slidably couple a distal portion to the proximal portion such that the splint is transitionable from an unexpanded state to an expanded state.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.