Patent ID: 7182741
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for treating carnal tunnel syndrome in a person's hand, the hand having a longitudinal axis, a palmar aspect with thenar and hypothenar regions, and a dorsal region opposed to the palmar aspect, the apparatus comprising a first housing having a first edge, a second housing having a second edge, a pressure element directly attached to and completely covering the first edge, a second pressure element directly attached to and completely covering the second edge, a first leveling element attached to the outer surface of the first housing, a second leveling element attached to the outer surface of the second housing, a fulcrum located between said first pressure element and said second pressure element, said fulcrum is located above and below said first and second pressure elements, said fulcrum being a pivot located between said first and second housing, an elongate means extending above said first and said second housing, said elongated means being attached at one end to said first leveling element and at the other end to said second leveling element.