ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 8 -- United States Patent no. 12,728,028, issued on Sept. 8.
"Angular digital device for joint deformity or imbalance" was invented by Greg Watchmaker (Mequon, Wis.) and Randy Dahl (Sussex, Wis.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Embodiments of the inventive concepts disclosed herein are directed to an angular digital device for joint deformity or imbalance. A device formed from a soft material shaped to fit a digit with straight segments and angled transitions at the interphalangeal joint levels such that rotational force(s) are created at the joint line(s). Additionally, an 'open transition' design with a dorsal strap element is described, and a design with an additional ...