Patent ID: 6261253
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An orthosis for a hand comprising:an insert having a semi-rigid stiffener deformable by application of manual force, said stiffener having first and second end plates joined to each other by a narrower intermediate portion, said stiffener being laminated between opposing sheets of pliable material bonded to each other and defining a contour of said insert, said stiffener being completely contained between said opposing sheets;a removable cover of launderable fabric generally fitted to said contour, said cover having an interior accessible through a zippered opening for receiving said insert, and a zipper attached to said cover for selectively opening and closing said opening, said insert being fully covered by said removable cover in an assembled condition of said orthosis;a plurality of straps attached to said cover and adapted for encircling the limb to which the orthosis is to be applied; anda finger separator attachable over said cover in an adjustable position, said finger separator having an upper portion defining a plurality of partitions and an elastic element for releasably securing said upper portion to said cover such that said partitions extend between adjacent fingers of a hand to which said orthosis is attached.