Brace system
US10231859B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/605
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a brace system including an upper portion and a lower portion. The brace system may also include a first pulley rotatably coupling the upper portion to a first intermediate link positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion. The brace system may also include a second pulley rotatably coupling the first intermediate link to a second intermediate link positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion. The brace system may also include a third pulley rotatably coupling the second intermediate link to the lower portion. Further, the brace system may include at least one tension-bearing element substantially encircling each of the first pulley, the second pulley, and the third pulley.
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