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Patent drawing for Support devices and methods of making and using them
US 10,786,652 B2
Medical devices US 10,786,652 B2 Expired

Support devices and methods of making and using them

This invention describes a rigid, three-dimensional support for medical devices, or other uses, made by pressing a single, stiff sheet of material into a specific shape. It typically includes an adhesive layer to attach it to skin or other surfaces. The design features a flat base and a hollowed-out cavity, ensuring consistent material volume throughout.

Why it matters: Filed before advanced medical-grade polymers and rapid prototyping for custom tooling became widely accessible. These could now enable more cost-effective production of complex, personalized supports.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
ModerateCustom molds, stiff sheet material, adhesive application

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