Patent ID: 6095993
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An improved sling for a patient's arm comprising: an arm sling pad, an attachment strap extending about said arm sling pad defining an arm engagement loop, a support strap extending from said attachment strap adapted to extend over the shoulder of the patient's arm positioned within said arm sling pad, said support strap having an adjustment means thereon for overall length adjustment, means for selectively securing said support strap to said attachment strap at a point midway between said sling pad and said support strap attachment point, wherein said means for selectively securing said support strap to said attachment strap comprises an adjustment and attachment buckle fitting on said attachment strap, and registering swivel snap buckle fitting on said support strap, said adjustment and attachment buckle comprising a buckle fitting and a pair of oppositely disposed snap engagement loops extending therefrom for registration with said swivel snap buckle.