CA2175052A1 - Wrist support and wrist support stay - Google Patents
Wrist support and wrist support stayInfo
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B21/00—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
- A47B21/03—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards with substantially horizontally extensible or adjustable parts other than drawers, e.g. leaves
- A47B21/0371—Platforms for supporting wrists
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- 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
Abstract
A wrist support (10) includes a base member (11) of a flexible material adapted to be formed into a tubular sleeve. A stay (30) is formed from a resilient material and includes a support member having first and second sides, a top and bottom and a plurality of slits wherein the support member provides support and the slits allow for additional flexibility. Further provided is a means for operatively connecting a stay proximate the base member (11). A loop member (17) is operatively connected to the base member (11) and mating member (13) is also operatively connected to the base member (11) at an end opposite the loop member. The mating member (13) has a connecting element (13a) operatively connected to a tab element (13b). The tab element (13b) is wider than the length of the loop member (17) and has to be deformed to pass through the slot to the opening (17a) and the loop member (17).
Description
~ W095/12372 PCrlUS94112629 - ~17~ 2 WRIST SUPPORT AND WRIST SUPPORT STAY
~3ack~round of the Invention Field of the Inven~ion ..
This invention relates generally to a wrist support and more particularly to a wrist support which requires less awkward hand manipulation to use and which u~1 1 i, R
a one-piece stay which is designed to allow controlled flexion as well as lateral movement while still providing support.
DescriQtion of the Prior Art Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused when the medial nerve that runs through the wrist is sub; ected to excess pressure and stress. This often Qccurs in the workplace because of repetitive operations being performed. Once the symptoms of pain and tingling appear in the wri~t, the carpal tunnel syndrome frequently worsens and may even permanently damage the nerve ~umerous hand braces 2 0 have been utilized which limit the movement of the hand relative to the wrist. That is, the brace limits f lexion and extension of the hand and also limits the ulnar and radial deviation of the hand. It is also important for the brace to have a "memory" to urge the wrist back to a neutral position.
While a number of braces which exist have been useful in preventing carpal tunnel syndrome there are problems associated with the prior art devices. The prior art braces typically use multiple stays or multiple channel construction. This provides for a more complex and costly brace to --nllf~ture. Still further, the braces typically require that the brace be wrapped around the wearer' 8 hand before it is secured in position. This manipulation can cause the wearer 35 problems, especially if the wearer is already suffering f rom carpal tunnel syndrome where manipulation of the hand is painful Further, it has been difficult to find a support stay which is cost effective and provides adequate support and still provides for a suitable .
W0 95/12372 2 ~ S ~ PCT/US94/12629 ~1 amount of flexion as the wrist is moved. Also, a number of stays have a sufficient amount of creep such that after repeated flexing, they do not return to their ..
original position.
The present invention addresses the problems associated with the prior art devices and provides a wrist support which is easily slipped on the hand without re~uiring substantial awkward manipulation.
Further, the wrist support incorporates a single one-piece stay of a suitable material that has a plurality of slits formed in the stay to allow additional flexion and twisting where appropriate.
Summarv of the Invention The present invention is a wrist support including a base member of a f lexible material adapted to be formed into a tubular sleeve. A stay includes a support member having first and second sides, a top and a bottom. The support member is a thermoplastic material or metal having a memory, whereby after flexing, the 2 o support returns to its original conf iguration . A
plurality of slits are formed in the support member, wherein the support member provides support and the slits allow for additional flexibility. Means are also provided for operatively connecting the stay proximate the base member. In a preferred embodiment, the support member has an opening in its interior so that while in use, the opening releases compression of the medial nerve of a wearer. In still another preferred ~ _ a; t ~ there are additional plurality of slits 3 0 provided in the support member .
In another embodiment of the invention, the invention is a stay having a support member having f irst and second sides, a top and a bottom. The support member is a thermoplastic material or metal having a memory, whereby after flexing, the support returns to its origlnal configurati=on. A plurality of slit~ are formed in the support member, wherein the support member 217~0~2 provides support and the slits allow for additional f lexibility .
In another embodiment of the invention, the invention i3 a wrist support having a base member of a flexible material adapted to be formed into a tubular sleeve . The base member has a f irst end and a second end . The base member is stretched in a circumf erential direction around a wrist and the base member is moveable between a first condition and a second, stretched condition. There is also provided means for securing the base member in a first tubular position which i8 sized to allow easy insertion of a wearer' 8 hand while in the first tubular position and after insertion over the wearer' s hand to be cinched to a second tubular position, smaller than the first tubular position when the base member i5 in the stretched condition.
Brief Descri'cion of the Drawinqs Fiqure l is a top plan view of the wrist support in accordance with the present invention shown in an 2 0 unwrapped conf iguration;
Fiqure 2 i8 a bottom plan view of the wrist support shown in Figure l;
Fiqure 3 is a top plan view of the stay used in the wrist support shown in Figure l;
Fiqure 4 is a perspective view of the wrist support shown in Figure l, shown positioned on a wearer' 8 hand and in a loose or f irst condition; and Fiqure 5 is a perspective view of the wrist support shown in Figure 4 shown in a second or 3 0 stretched/tightened condition .
Detailed Descrition of the Preferred ~ ' ,rl; -Referring to the drawing, wherein like numerals represent like parts throughout the several views, there is generally disclosed at lO a wrist support. The wrist support lO includes a base member ll which is constructed of a f lexible material adapted to be f ormed into a tubular sleeve. The base member ll may be any wo sslln72 PCTNS94112629 ~1 75~
suitable material such as Neoprene In viewing Figure 2, the base member 11 comprises an enlarged central region and a f irst end area lla and a second end area llb . A stay 3 0, to be described in more detail 5 hereafter, is placed in the central region of the base member 11 and vinyl overlay 12 iB operatively connected to the base member 11 by suitable means such a5 stitching 18 or gluing or sonic welding. The perimeter stitching 18 is 3ufficient to secure in place the stay 10 30. This i8 because the stitching 18 at both the top and bottom of the central region is curved and curves around the stay 30 sufficient to form a pocket to not allow the stay 3 0 be displaced . The vinyl overlay 12 has an end 12a that is folded llnrlf~rn~h and secured by 15 the stitching 18 also. This leaves a free end in the form of a loop through which a metal loop 17 is secured.
The loop could also be plastic, TPF or other suitable material. In construction, the end 12a is placed through the opening 17a of the metal loop 17 and tucked 2 0 underneath and stitched by stitching 18, thereby providing the loop which secures the metal loop 17. A
generally oval piece of loop material 16 is operatively connected to the vinyl overlay 12 by suitable means such as stitching 19. There i8 a U-shaped section where 25 stitching 19 and 18 overlaps. A mating member generally disclosed at 13 is operatively connected to the one end lla of the base member by a cnnnf~ct;n~ element 13a, which in a preferred embodiment is ~ust a continuation of the end lla. A tab element 13b is operatively 30 connected to the connecting element 13a. Preferably, the inner portion of the tab 13 is simply a ~ t;nllAtion of the connecting element 13a, but of a larger width. A
semi-circular portion of hook material 15 is operatively connected to the top portion o the tab element 13b and 35 a plastic overlay 14 is operatively connected to the bottom portion of the tab element 13b. Preferably, both the hook material 15 and overlay lg are connected by -Wo 95112372 ~ l ~ 5 0 ~ 2 PCTIUS94112629 stitching 20. The hook and loop material may be any suitable material, such as Velcro . It is also understood that the hook and loop material could be reversed. A curved strip of material 61 is cnnni~rtf~d to 5 the top of the base member 11 to form a thumb hole 21.
The material is connected by means of stitching 62 and 63. The material 61 is of a material 8imilar to base member 11. Alternately, instead of attaching the material 61 the base member 11 could be extended and a 10 hole cut out to form the thumb hole 21.
The stay 3 0 is shown in an enlarged view in Figure 3. Typically, the stay 30 would be approximately four inches in height and 1. 63 inc~es in width at its base.
The thickness of the generally planar stay 30 is 1~ approximately O . 070 inches . The stay 30 is made from a strong f lexible material with a memory that is cost effective when mass produced. The memory is necessary 80 that the stay 30 will always return, after flexing, to its original conf iguration, which in this embodiment 20 is a flat planar position. The required s~;ffn~ and memory to do this is required so that the wrist is forced to come back to an original neutral position.
One suitable thermoplastic material would be nylon 6/6 which has the required stiffness for support as well as 25 a good memory to return to its originally flat planar position. Other suitable nylons, such as nylon 6, nylon 6/12, or other 8uitable plastics or metals may also be used. Still further, the material exhibits very little creep so that the original conf iguration is not 30 distorted after repeated flexing.
The stay 30 has a first side 30a, second side 30b, top 30c and bottom 30d. A generally elongate opening 33 is formed in the stay 30. The opening 33 is sized and conf igured to be positioned o~rer the medial nerve of a 35 wearer 80 as to release compression of the medial nerve when worn by the wearer of the wrist support 10. The opening 33 is in the general shape of an oval having a WO g~/12372 PCT/US94/12629 0 length of approximately 2 . 06 inches with an enlarged area at one end having a width of 0 . 88 inches and a width of 0 . 62 inches at the other end. The opening 33 and first side 30a generally define a first column 50 and the opening 33 and second side 30b generally describe a second column 51. The first column 50 has an inner edge 50a and an outer edge 50b. Similarly, the second column 51 has an inner edge 51a and an outer edge 51b. A first plurality of slits 38 are formed in the stay 30 and are generally parallel to each other and perpendicular to the inner edge 50a. A second plurality of slits 39 are formed in the stay 30 and are generally parallel to each other and perpendicular to the outer edge 50b. A third plurality of slits 37 are formed in the stay 30 and are generally parallel to each other and perpendicular to the inner edge 51a. A fourth plurality of slits 36 are formed in the stay 30 and are generally parallel to each other and perpendicular to the outer edge 51a. A reinforcing rib (not shown) may also be formed generally along the first column 50 and another reinforcing rib (not shown) may be formed along the second column 51. The reinforcing ribs would provide additional support 80 that the base of the support does not break.
A fift~ plurality of slits 35 are formed proximate the bottom 30d of the stay. A sixth plurality of slits 34 are formed proximate the top 30c of the support 30.
Finally, a seventh plurality of slits 40 are formed proximate the top edge of the opening 33 and extend between the slits 37 and slits 38.
Each of the slits in the plurality of slits 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40 are typically .125 inches in length and have a width 0 . 025 inches and their center lines are spaced appr~ t~ly .013 inches from the adjacent slit.
The slits have a curved end.
The slits 35 are 0 . 03 inches in width but have a length of 0 . 75 inches and their center lines are spaced . _ ., . . . , . .. .. . . , . , . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
Wo 95/12372 ~17 ~ ~ ~ 2 PCrNS94/12629 at approximately a distance of 0 . 23 inches . The slits 34 begin at one end with a length of approximately 0.125 inches and gradually increase at the other end of the set of Hlits to 0.44 inches. If slits 34a and 34h were S extended, they would intersect and form an angle of approximately 9 0 . Theref ore, it can be seen that the spacings between the slits 34a through 34h is approximately 13 . The slit 34i is approximately parallel to slit 34h and is spaced at a distance of .12 inches .
The four sets of slits 36, 37, 38, and 39 allow for the support 30 to be twisted. The set of slits 35 helps the support 30 to roll and bend with the wearer' 8 wrist joint. The set of slits 34 allow for additional flexibility 80 that when the wearer's fingers are using a pinching motion, there is additional ~lexibility of the support 30. Similarly, the set of slits 40 accentuate the fl~r;h;l;ty available when the fingers are in the pinching motion.
As can be seen in viewing Pigure 3, the support 30 is in the general shape of a rectangle. Three of the corners are formed with a 1/2 inch radius. ~owever, the portion of the support which is proximate the wearer' 8 thumb, which is in the upper right hand portion of 2S Figure 3, 18 cut away and the top 30c and side 30a form an arcuate edge whereby the support 3 0 is shaped and configured to allow more flexibility in the area proximate the wearer' 8 thumb. The arcuate edge is formed with a radius of appro~ t~ly one inch from the 3 0 point X shown in Figure 3 .
In use, the base member 10 is formed in a generally tubular shape and the tab 13b is forced through the opening 17a of the metal loop 17. The tab 13b is of a material that has a width W1 which is greater than the length L1 of the opening 17a. The tab 13b, however, is def ormable and can be made to slide through the opening 17a. The connecting element 13a has a width less than Wo 95/12372 ~ 5 ~ PCrlUS94/12629 0 the length Ll of the opening 17a, Then, once through the opening 17a, the tab 13b expands to its orlglnal shape and is secured in position. The support 10 is then in a first generally tubular shape and is in a flrst 5 condition whlch is sized to be loose on the wearer.
This condition is shown in Figure 4. When the manipulation of the tab 13b through the opening 17a is accomplished, the wrist support 10 is not on the wearer.
Therefore, the wearer has both hands to manipulate the 10 tab 13b. Then it is an easy ~ t for the wearer to simply slide the tubular sleeve formed by the wrist support 10 over the wearer' s hand. Then, the wearer grasps the tab 13b and pulls it back toward the loop material 16. This -- ,v t cinches the base member 11 15 as it stretches the base member 11 in a circumferential direction around the wrist of the wearer. The wrist support 10 is then in a stretched condition, and the hook material 15 is pressed against the loop material 16, thereby securing the support in the stretched 20 condition. This is the condition shown in Figure 5, without the hand being shown in phantom. This stretched condition is small than the first condition shown in Figure 4 as the support has been cinched tight by the v.' -t of the tab 13b around the loop 17 and back 25 toward the loop material 16.
Other modifications of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. This description is intended to provide specific examples of individual pmho~lir 3 0 which clearly disclose the present invention .
Accordingly, the invention is not limited to these l; t~ or the use of ~l ~ t~ having specific conf igurations and shapes as presented herein . All alternative modif ications ~and variations of the present 35 invention which follow in the spirit and broad scope of the appended claims are 1nrl11rlPd
~3ack~round of the Invention Field of the Inven~ion ..
This invention relates generally to a wrist support and more particularly to a wrist support which requires less awkward hand manipulation to use and which u~1 1 i, R
a one-piece stay which is designed to allow controlled flexion as well as lateral movement while still providing support.
DescriQtion of the Prior Art Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused when the medial nerve that runs through the wrist is sub; ected to excess pressure and stress. This often Qccurs in the workplace because of repetitive operations being performed. Once the symptoms of pain and tingling appear in the wri~t, the carpal tunnel syndrome frequently worsens and may even permanently damage the nerve ~umerous hand braces 2 0 have been utilized which limit the movement of the hand relative to the wrist. That is, the brace limits f lexion and extension of the hand and also limits the ulnar and radial deviation of the hand. It is also important for the brace to have a "memory" to urge the wrist back to a neutral position.
While a number of braces which exist have been useful in preventing carpal tunnel syndrome there are problems associated with the prior art devices. The prior art braces typically use multiple stays or multiple channel construction. This provides for a more complex and costly brace to --nllf~ture. Still further, the braces typically require that the brace be wrapped around the wearer' 8 hand before it is secured in position. This manipulation can cause the wearer 35 problems, especially if the wearer is already suffering f rom carpal tunnel syndrome where manipulation of the hand is painful Further, it has been difficult to find a support stay which is cost effective and provides adequate support and still provides for a suitable .
W0 95/12372 2 ~ S ~ PCT/US94/12629 ~1 amount of flexion as the wrist is moved. Also, a number of stays have a sufficient amount of creep such that after repeated flexing, they do not return to their ..
original position.
The present invention addresses the problems associated with the prior art devices and provides a wrist support which is easily slipped on the hand without re~uiring substantial awkward manipulation.
Further, the wrist support incorporates a single one-piece stay of a suitable material that has a plurality of slits formed in the stay to allow additional flexion and twisting where appropriate.
Summarv of the Invention The present invention is a wrist support including a base member of a f lexible material adapted to be formed into a tubular sleeve. A stay includes a support member having first and second sides, a top and a bottom. The support member is a thermoplastic material or metal having a memory, whereby after flexing, the 2 o support returns to its original conf iguration . A
plurality of slits are formed in the support member, wherein the support member provides support and the slits allow for additional flexibility. Means are also provided for operatively connecting the stay proximate the base member. In a preferred embodiment, the support member has an opening in its interior so that while in use, the opening releases compression of the medial nerve of a wearer. In still another preferred ~ _ a; t ~ there are additional plurality of slits 3 0 provided in the support member .
In another embodiment of the invention, the invention is a stay having a support member having f irst and second sides, a top and a bottom. The support member is a thermoplastic material or metal having a memory, whereby after flexing, the support returns to its origlnal configurati=on. A plurality of slit~ are formed in the support member, wherein the support member 217~0~2 provides support and the slits allow for additional f lexibility .
In another embodiment of the invention, the invention i3 a wrist support having a base member of a flexible material adapted to be formed into a tubular sleeve . The base member has a f irst end and a second end . The base member is stretched in a circumf erential direction around a wrist and the base member is moveable between a first condition and a second, stretched condition. There is also provided means for securing the base member in a first tubular position which i8 sized to allow easy insertion of a wearer' 8 hand while in the first tubular position and after insertion over the wearer' s hand to be cinched to a second tubular position, smaller than the first tubular position when the base member i5 in the stretched condition.
Brief Descri'cion of the Drawinqs Fiqure l is a top plan view of the wrist support in accordance with the present invention shown in an 2 0 unwrapped conf iguration;
Fiqure 2 i8 a bottom plan view of the wrist support shown in Figure l;
Fiqure 3 is a top plan view of the stay used in the wrist support shown in Figure l;
Fiqure 4 is a perspective view of the wrist support shown in Figure l, shown positioned on a wearer' 8 hand and in a loose or f irst condition; and Fiqure 5 is a perspective view of the wrist support shown in Figure 4 shown in a second or 3 0 stretched/tightened condition .
Detailed Descrition of the Preferred ~ ' ,rl; -Referring to the drawing, wherein like numerals represent like parts throughout the several views, there is generally disclosed at lO a wrist support. The wrist support lO includes a base member ll which is constructed of a f lexible material adapted to be f ormed into a tubular sleeve. The base member ll may be any wo sslln72 PCTNS94112629 ~1 75~
suitable material such as Neoprene In viewing Figure 2, the base member 11 comprises an enlarged central region and a f irst end area lla and a second end area llb . A stay 3 0, to be described in more detail 5 hereafter, is placed in the central region of the base member 11 and vinyl overlay 12 iB operatively connected to the base member 11 by suitable means such a5 stitching 18 or gluing or sonic welding. The perimeter stitching 18 is 3ufficient to secure in place the stay 10 30. This i8 because the stitching 18 at both the top and bottom of the central region is curved and curves around the stay 30 sufficient to form a pocket to not allow the stay 3 0 be displaced . The vinyl overlay 12 has an end 12a that is folded llnrlf~rn~h and secured by 15 the stitching 18 also. This leaves a free end in the form of a loop through which a metal loop 17 is secured.
The loop could also be plastic, TPF or other suitable material. In construction, the end 12a is placed through the opening 17a of the metal loop 17 and tucked 2 0 underneath and stitched by stitching 18, thereby providing the loop which secures the metal loop 17. A
generally oval piece of loop material 16 is operatively connected to the vinyl overlay 12 by suitable means such as stitching 19. There i8 a U-shaped section where 25 stitching 19 and 18 overlaps. A mating member generally disclosed at 13 is operatively connected to the one end lla of the base member by a cnnnf~ct;n~ element 13a, which in a preferred embodiment is ~ust a continuation of the end lla. A tab element 13b is operatively 30 connected to the connecting element 13a. Preferably, the inner portion of the tab 13 is simply a ~ t;nllAtion of the connecting element 13a, but of a larger width. A
semi-circular portion of hook material 15 is operatively connected to the top portion o the tab element 13b and 35 a plastic overlay 14 is operatively connected to the bottom portion of the tab element 13b. Preferably, both the hook material 15 and overlay lg are connected by -Wo 95112372 ~ l ~ 5 0 ~ 2 PCTIUS94112629 stitching 20. The hook and loop material may be any suitable material, such as Velcro . It is also understood that the hook and loop material could be reversed. A curved strip of material 61 is cnnni~rtf~d to 5 the top of the base member 11 to form a thumb hole 21.
The material is connected by means of stitching 62 and 63. The material 61 is of a material 8imilar to base member 11. Alternately, instead of attaching the material 61 the base member 11 could be extended and a 10 hole cut out to form the thumb hole 21.
The stay 3 0 is shown in an enlarged view in Figure 3. Typically, the stay 30 would be approximately four inches in height and 1. 63 inc~es in width at its base.
The thickness of the generally planar stay 30 is 1~ approximately O . 070 inches . The stay 30 is made from a strong f lexible material with a memory that is cost effective when mass produced. The memory is necessary 80 that the stay 30 will always return, after flexing, to its original conf iguration, which in this embodiment 20 is a flat planar position. The required s~;ffn~ and memory to do this is required so that the wrist is forced to come back to an original neutral position.
One suitable thermoplastic material would be nylon 6/6 which has the required stiffness for support as well as 25 a good memory to return to its originally flat planar position. Other suitable nylons, such as nylon 6, nylon 6/12, or other 8uitable plastics or metals may also be used. Still further, the material exhibits very little creep so that the original conf iguration is not 30 distorted after repeated flexing.
The stay 30 has a first side 30a, second side 30b, top 30c and bottom 30d. A generally elongate opening 33 is formed in the stay 30. The opening 33 is sized and conf igured to be positioned o~rer the medial nerve of a 35 wearer 80 as to release compression of the medial nerve when worn by the wearer of the wrist support 10. The opening 33 is in the general shape of an oval having a WO g~/12372 PCT/US94/12629 0 length of approximately 2 . 06 inches with an enlarged area at one end having a width of 0 . 88 inches and a width of 0 . 62 inches at the other end. The opening 33 and first side 30a generally define a first column 50 and the opening 33 and second side 30b generally describe a second column 51. The first column 50 has an inner edge 50a and an outer edge 50b. Similarly, the second column 51 has an inner edge 51a and an outer edge 51b. A first plurality of slits 38 are formed in the stay 30 and are generally parallel to each other and perpendicular to the inner edge 50a. A second plurality of slits 39 are formed in the stay 30 and are generally parallel to each other and perpendicular to the outer edge 50b. A third plurality of slits 37 are formed in the stay 30 and are generally parallel to each other and perpendicular to the inner edge 51a. A fourth plurality of slits 36 are formed in the stay 30 and are generally parallel to each other and perpendicular to the outer edge 51a. A reinforcing rib (not shown) may also be formed generally along the first column 50 and another reinforcing rib (not shown) may be formed along the second column 51. The reinforcing ribs would provide additional support 80 that the base of the support does not break.
A fift~ plurality of slits 35 are formed proximate the bottom 30d of the stay. A sixth plurality of slits 34 are formed proximate the top 30c of the support 30.
Finally, a seventh plurality of slits 40 are formed proximate the top edge of the opening 33 and extend between the slits 37 and slits 38.
Each of the slits in the plurality of slits 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40 are typically .125 inches in length and have a width 0 . 025 inches and their center lines are spaced appr~ t~ly .013 inches from the adjacent slit.
The slits have a curved end.
The slits 35 are 0 . 03 inches in width but have a length of 0 . 75 inches and their center lines are spaced . _ ., . . . , . .. .. . . , . , . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
Wo 95/12372 ~17 ~ ~ ~ 2 PCrNS94/12629 at approximately a distance of 0 . 23 inches . The slits 34 begin at one end with a length of approximately 0.125 inches and gradually increase at the other end of the set of Hlits to 0.44 inches. If slits 34a and 34h were S extended, they would intersect and form an angle of approximately 9 0 . Theref ore, it can be seen that the spacings between the slits 34a through 34h is approximately 13 . The slit 34i is approximately parallel to slit 34h and is spaced at a distance of .12 inches .
The four sets of slits 36, 37, 38, and 39 allow for the support 30 to be twisted. The set of slits 35 helps the support 30 to roll and bend with the wearer' 8 wrist joint. The set of slits 34 allow for additional flexibility 80 that when the wearer's fingers are using a pinching motion, there is additional ~lexibility of the support 30. Similarly, the set of slits 40 accentuate the fl~r;h;l;ty available when the fingers are in the pinching motion.
As can be seen in viewing Pigure 3, the support 30 is in the general shape of a rectangle. Three of the corners are formed with a 1/2 inch radius. ~owever, the portion of the support which is proximate the wearer' 8 thumb, which is in the upper right hand portion of 2S Figure 3, 18 cut away and the top 30c and side 30a form an arcuate edge whereby the support 3 0 is shaped and configured to allow more flexibility in the area proximate the wearer' 8 thumb. The arcuate edge is formed with a radius of appro~ t~ly one inch from the 3 0 point X shown in Figure 3 .
In use, the base member 10 is formed in a generally tubular shape and the tab 13b is forced through the opening 17a of the metal loop 17. The tab 13b is of a material that has a width W1 which is greater than the length L1 of the opening 17a. The tab 13b, however, is def ormable and can be made to slide through the opening 17a. The connecting element 13a has a width less than Wo 95/12372 ~ 5 ~ PCrlUS94/12629 0 the length Ll of the opening 17a, Then, once through the opening 17a, the tab 13b expands to its orlglnal shape and is secured in position. The support 10 is then in a first generally tubular shape and is in a flrst 5 condition whlch is sized to be loose on the wearer.
This condition is shown in Figure 4. When the manipulation of the tab 13b through the opening 17a is accomplished, the wrist support 10 is not on the wearer.
Therefore, the wearer has both hands to manipulate the 10 tab 13b. Then it is an easy ~ t for the wearer to simply slide the tubular sleeve formed by the wrist support 10 over the wearer' s hand. Then, the wearer grasps the tab 13b and pulls it back toward the loop material 16. This -- ,v t cinches the base member 11 15 as it stretches the base member 11 in a circumferential direction around the wrist of the wearer. The wrist support 10 is then in a stretched condition, and the hook material 15 is pressed against the loop material 16, thereby securing the support in the stretched 20 condition. This is the condition shown in Figure 5, without the hand being shown in phantom. This stretched condition is small than the first condition shown in Figure 4 as the support has been cinched tight by the v.' -t of the tab 13b around the loop 17 and back 25 toward the loop material 16.
Other modifications of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. This description is intended to provide specific examples of individual pmho~lir 3 0 which clearly disclose the present invention .
Accordingly, the invention is not limited to these l; t~ or the use of ~l ~ t~ having specific conf igurations and shapes as presented herein . All alternative modif ications ~and variations of the present 35 invention which follow in the spirit and broad scope of the appended claims are 1nrl11rlPd
Claims (23)
1. A wrist support comprising:
(a) a base member of a flexible material adapted to be formed into a tubular sleeve;
(b) a stay comprising:
(i) a support member having first and second sides, a top and a bottom said support member a material having a memory, whereby after flexing said support returns to its original configuration; and (ii) a plurality of slits formed in said support member, wherein said support member provides support and said slits allow for additional flexibility; and (c) means for operatively connecting said stay proximate said base member.
(a) a base member of a flexible material adapted to be formed into a tubular sleeve;
(b) a stay comprising:
(i) a support member having first and second sides, a top and a bottom said support member a material having a memory, whereby after flexing said support returns to its original configuration; and (ii) a plurality of slits formed in said support member, wherein said support member provides support and said slits allow for additional flexibility; and (c) means for operatively connecting said stay proximate said base member.
2. The wrist support of claim 1, further comprising said support member having an opening in its interior so that while in use, said opening releases compression of a medial nerve of a wearer.
3. The wrist support of claim 2, wherein said opening, along with said first and second sides, define first and second columns, each column having an inner edge and an outer edge.
4. The wrist support of claim 3, further comprising a plurality of first slits proximate said outer edges.
5. The wrist support of claim 4, further comprising a plurality of second slits proximate said inner edges and said first and second slits allow for twisting of said support member.
6. The wrist support of claim 1, further comprising:
(a) said base member stretchable in a circumferential direction around a wrist;
(b) said base member movable between a first condition and a second, stretched condition; and (c) means for securing the base member in the stretched condition.
(a) said base member stretchable in a circumferential direction around a wrist;
(b) said base member movable between a first condition and a second, stretched condition; and (c) means for securing the base member in the stretched condition.
7. A stay, comprisiing:
(a) a support member having first and second sides, a top and a bottom said support member a material having a memory, whereby after flexing said support returns to its original configuration; and (b) a plurality of slits formed in said support member, wherein said support member provides support and said slits allow for additional flexibility.
(a) a support member having first and second sides, a top and a bottom said support member a material having a memory, whereby after flexing said support returns to its original configuration; and (b) a plurality of slits formed in said support member, wherein said support member provides support and said slits allow for additional flexibility.
8. The stay of claim 7, further comprising said support member having an opening in its interior so that while in use, said opening releases compression of a medial nerve of a wearer.
9. The stay of claim 8, wherein said opening, along with said first and second sides, define first and second columns, each column having an inner edge and an outer edge.
10 . The stay of claim 9, wherein said plurality of first slits are proximate said outer edges.
11. The stay of claim 10, further comprising a plurality of second slits proximate said inner edges.
12. The stay of claim 7, further comprising a plurality of third slits formed proximate said bottom.
13. The stay of claim 7, further comprising a plurality of fourth slits formed proximate said top.
14. The stay of claim 7, further comprising said top and first side forming an arcuate edge wherein said stay support member is shaped and configured to allow more flexibility in an area proximate a wearer's thumb.
15. A wrist support comprising:
(a) a base member of a flexible material adapted to be formed into a tubular sleeve;
(b) said base member having a first end and a second end;
(c) said base member stretchable in a circumferential direction around a wrist;
(d) said base member movable between a first condition and a second, stretched condition; and (e) means for securing said base member in a first tubular position which is sized to allow easy insertion of a wearer's hand while in said first tubular position and after insertion over the wearer's hand to be cinched to a second tubular position, smaller than said first tubular position when the base member is in the stretched condition, wherein said securing means comprising:
(i) a loop member operatively connected to said base member proximate said first end, said loop member defining a slot, said slot having a length;
(ii) a mating member operatively connected to said base member proximate said second end, said second end, said mating member having a connecting element operatively connected to a tab element; and (iii) said connecting element having a width less than the length of said slot and said tab element having an undeformed width greater than the length of said slot and said tab element being deformable to fit through said slot and resilient to return to the undeformed width when through said slot.
(a) a base member of a flexible material adapted to be formed into a tubular sleeve;
(b) said base member having a first end and a second end;
(c) said base member stretchable in a circumferential direction around a wrist;
(d) said base member movable between a first condition and a second, stretched condition; and (e) means for securing said base member in a first tubular position which is sized to allow easy insertion of a wearer's hand while in said first tubular position and after insertion over the wearer's hand to be cinched to a second tubular position, smaller than said first tubular position when the base member is in the stretched condition, wherein said securing means comprising:
(i) a loop member operatively connected to said base member proximate said first end, said loop member defining a slot, said slot having a length;
(ii) a mating member operatively connected to said base member proximate said second end, said second end, said mating member having a connecting element operatively connected to a tab element; and (iii) said connecting element having a width less than the length of said slot and said tab element having an undeformed width greater than the length of said slot and said tab element being deformable to fit through said slot and resilient to return to the undeformed width when through said slot.
16. The wrist support of claim 15, further comprising said securing means having a hook member and a loop member; one of said hook and loop members operatively connected to said tab element and the other of said hook and loop members operatively connected to said base member.
17. The wrist support of claim 15, further comprising said base member defining an opening, said opening for use as a thumb hole.
18. The wrist support of claim 15, further comprising a stay, said stay comprising a support member having first and second sides, a top and a bottom and a plurality of slits formed proximate said sides, wherein said support member provides support and said slits allow for appropriate flexibility and the wrist support further comprising means for operatively connecting said stay proximate said base member.
19. The wrist support of claim 18, further comprising said support member having an opening so that while in use, said opening releases compression of a medial nerve of a wearer.
20. The wrist support of claim 19, further comprising:
(a) said opening, along with said first and second sides, define first and second columns, each column having an inner edge and an outer edge;
(b) a plurality of first slits are proximate said outer edges;
(c) a plurality of second slits proximate said inner edges;
(d) a plurality of third slits formed proximate said bottom;
(e) a plurality of fourth slits formed proximate said top; and (f) said top and first side forming an arcuate edge wherein said stay support member is configured to allow more flexibility in an area proximate a wearer's thumb.
(a) said opening, along with said first and second sides, define first and second columns, each column having an inner edge and an outer edge;
(b) a plurality of first slits are proximate said outer edges;
(c) a plurality of second slits proximate said inner edges;
(d) a plurality of third slits formed proximate said bottom;
(e) a plurality of fourth slits formed proximate said top; and (f) said top and first side forming an arcuate edge wherein said stay support member is configured to allow more flexibility in an area proximate a wearer's thumb.
21. The wrist support of claim 6, further comprising a plurality of third slits formed proximate said bottom.
22. The wrist support of claim 6, further comprising a plurality of third slits formed proximate said top.
23. The wrist support of claim 1, further comprising said top and first side forming an arcuate edge wherein said stay is shaped and configured to allow more flexibility in an area proximate a wearer's thumb.
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