Claims
- 1. A device for limiting movement of a joint, comprising:
an elongate member having:
a first end; a second end, opposite the first end; and an elongate opening formed between the first end and the second end; wherein the first end attaches to the second end, forming a connected pair of tubular sides between which the joint is positioned.
- 2. The device of claim 1, further comprising:
at least one tab attached to the first end; and at least one slot inserted on the second end, wherein the first end is attached to the second end using the at least one tab and the at least one slot.
- 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the first end is attached to the second end using at least one of: a hook and latch fastener, a snap, a button, stitching, tape, and glue.
- 4. The device of claim 1, comprising one of: a polystyrene plastic, polypropylene, rubber, latex, vinyl, leather, cotton fabric, and stretch fabric.
- 5. The device of claim 1, wherein the first end adjustably attaches to the second end.
- 6. The device of claim 1, wherein a first tubular side is smaller than a second tubular side.
- 7. The device of claim 1, wherein each tubular side forms a tapered opening.
- 8. The device of claim 1, wherein each edge of the device is rounded.
- 9. The device of claim 8, wherein at least one edge of the device includes a flange configured to protrude away from the joint.
- 10. The device of claim 1, further comprising a softening material attached to an interior portion of the device.
- 11. The device of claim 10, wherein the softening material comprises one of: a foam material, and a cotton fabric.
- 12. A device for limiting movement of a joint, comprising:
a first tubular side; a second tubular side substantially parallel to the first tubular side; a connector attaching a portion of the first tubular side to a portion of the second tubular side; and wherein the joint is positioned between the first tubular side and the second tubular side.
- 13. The device of claim 12, wherein the first tubular side, the second tubular side, and the connector comprise a single, preformed molded unit.
- 14. The device of claim 12, wherein the connector is attached to the first tubular side and the second tubular side using at least one of: a tab and slot, a hook and latch fastener, a snap, a button, stitching, and glue.
- 15. The device of claim 12, wherein the first tubular side and the second tubular side form tapered openings.
- 16. The device of claim 12, wherein the first tubular side is smaller than the second tubular side.
- 17. The device of claim 12, wherein each edge of each tubular side is rounded.
- 18. The device of claim 12, further comprising a softening material attached to an interior portion of the device.
- 19. A device for limiting movement of a joint, comprising:
means for encircling a phalanx on a first side of the joint; means for encircling a phalanx on a second side of the joint; and means for attaching the means for encircling the first side to the means for encircling the second side.
- 20. The device of claim 19, further comprising means for softening an interior portion of the device.
REFERENCE TO PRIOR APPLICATION
[0001] The current application claims priority to co-pending provisional application serial No. 60/392,825, filed on Jul. 1, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60392825 |
Jul 2002 |
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