Patent ID: 6179798
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: A61D,A61F

Abstract:
An adjustable splint assembly comprising:an elongated sleeve portion having first and second ends, said sleeve portion having a plurality of taping clips extending outwardly from opposing sides thereof;a shaft portion having first and second ends, said first end of said shaft portion being slidably received within said second end of said sleeve portion such that said shaft portion and said sleeve portion are telescopically adjustable,a first fastener element on said sleeve portion, said first fastener selectively engaging said shaft portion to selectively secure said shaft portion relative to said sleeve portion;a first pivot connector at said first end of said sleeve portion;a second pivot connector at said second end of said shaft portion, said first and second pivot connectors comprising complementary interfitting pivot connectors such that the first end of the sleeve portion of a first splint is releasably and pivotably connectable to the second end of the shaft portion of second splint; anda second fastener element on one of said first and second pivot connectors, said second fastener element selectively engaging the other of the said first and second pivot connector elements to selectively secure a relative rotational position of said first and second pivot connectors of respective first and second splints.