Patent ID: 7757303
Filing Date: 2010-07-20
Classification: A41D,A61F,A63B

Abstract:
1. A forelimb brace device for protecting the fingers, hand, wrist, and forearm of a user from impact injuries, comprising: a proximal support shell; a distal support shell; a finger retention strap integrated in combination with said distal support shell; an MCP joint subassembly that interconnects said proximal support shell and said distal support shell to permit pivotal movement between said proximal support shell and said distal support shell; an adjustable forearm anchoring mechanism integrated in combination with said proximal support shell and adjustable in tension to secure said forelimb brace device against the forearm of the user; an adjustable wrist anchoring mechanism integrated in combination with said proximal support shell and adjustable in tension to secure said forelimb brace device against the wrist of the user; and an adjustable palmar-grip anchoring mechanism integrated in combination with said proximal support shell, said adjustable palmar-grip anchoring mechanism including a palmar grip for positioning the fingers and hand of the user, said adjustable palmar-grip anchoring mechanism being adjustable in tension to secure the hand and wrist in said forelimb brace device; wherein interactive cooperation among said MCP joint subassembly, said adjustable forearm anchor mechanism, said adjustable wrist anchoring mechanism, and said adjustable palmar-grip anchoring mechanism immobilizes the wrist of the user in a predetermined flexion position.