CRAIG A PEOPLES
Vehicle Board in Allentown, PA
License number
Pennsylvania MV240160
Category
Vehicle Board
Type
Vehicle Salesperson
Address
Address
Allentown, PA 18102
Professional information
Forearm Sleeve Device For Attenuating Impact-Induced Shock And Ameliorating The Effect Of Said Shock
US Patent:
5865775, Feb 2, 1999
Filed:
Mar 30, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/413474
Inventors:
Craig A. Peoples - Allentown PA
Duane E. Peoples - Allentown PA
Glenn C. Westman - Bethlehem PA
Duane E. Peoples - Allentown PA
Glenn C. Westman - Bethlehem PA
Assignee:
Polymer Dynamics Technology, Inc. - Allentown PA
International Classification:
A61F 510
US Classification:
602 20
Abstract:
The present invention provides a forearm-encircling sleeve for attenuating impact-induced shock and for ameliorating the effect of that shock on the elbow joint. The device made in accordance with the present invention provides energy-attenuating viscoelastic means that are positioned distally of the elbow joint and of the common tendon origins of the medial and lateral epicondyle heads of the humerus for attenuating impact-induced shock The energy-attenuating viscoelastic means are placed in force-receiving relationship with the forearm musculature responsible for extension and flexion of the wrist and, preferably, also that responsible for the extension and flexion of the fingers and the pronation and supination of the forearm. Means may be provided for applying a counterforce to these energy-attenuating viscoelastic means.