Traction mechanism
AssigneeOrthopedic Systems, Inc.
InventorSteve Lamb
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Abstract
A traction mechanism utilizing a tube of flexible material possessing an inner chamber which includes a dimension that is reducible in size upon the application of tension to the tube. Likewise, the tube chamber dimension is expandable in size upon the application of compression on the tube. The first end portion of the tube extends from a closure and terminates in a second open end portion. A tube may be formed of flexible material and possess a dual wall construction. A line extends from the first end portion of the tube to the second end portion thereof for attachment at that point. Pulling the line compresses the tube and thus increases the dimension of the same, releasing items held thereby in traction.
Claims7
A traction mechanism for an object comprising:
- a. a tube of flexible material having an inner chamber, said tube possessing a dimension being reducible in size upon the application of tension thereon, said tube dimension being expandable in size upon the application of compression thereon, said tube including a first end portion and a second end portion, said second end portion capable of holding an object;
- b. a line independently formed from said tube, said line extending from said first end portion to said second end portion of said tube said line applies compression to the second end of the tube thereby increasing said size of said inner chamber of said tube upon the application of tension on said line in the vicinity of said first end portion of said tube.
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