US PATENT SUBCLASS 602 / 5
.~ Splint or brace

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602 /   HD   SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE

1  DF  ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE {5}
5.~ Splint or brace {11}
6  DF  .~.~> Shaped or shapeable {2}
12  DF  .~.~> Separable splint elements
13  DF  .~.~> Inflatable
14  DF  .~.~> With ventilation, heating, or cooling means
15  DF  .~.~> Box
16  DF  .~.~> With hinge or pivot
17  DF  .~.~> Head
18  DF  .~.~> Neck
19  DF  .~.~> Body (e.g., scoliosis brace)
20  DF  .~.~> Upper extremity {1}
23  DF  .~.~> Lower extremity {7}

DEFINITION

Classification: 602/5

Splint or brace:

(under subclass 1) Subject matter comprising an immobilization appliance which tends to urge a bandaged body portion into a natural or normal orientation.

(1) Note. As used in this subclass and those subordinate hereto, the term splint is considered to be generic to such terms as brace, cast, immobilizer, etc., and is to be considered an inclusive term.

(2) Note. The disorder being treated is not at issue; strained, sprained, or pulled muscles, fractured bones, and other disorders which require support or immobilization are included.