Knee brace devices, systems and methods
US11179260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0176
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A knee brace comprising a frame assembly comprising an outer frame portion and an inner frame portion. The outer frame portion has a first outer transverse member, a second outer transverse member, and an outer side member configured to extend along a length of a first side of a user's leg when worn by the user, the outer side member extending between the first outer transverse member and the second outer transverse member. The inner frame portion has a first inner transverse member, a second inner transverse member, and an inner side member opposite the outer side member and is configured to extend along a length of a second side of a user's leg when worn by the user, the second side member extending between the first inner transverse member and the second inner transverse member. The outer frame portion and inner frame portion define a top portion of the frame assembly and a bottom portion of the frame assembly, the top and bottom portions configured to be pivotable relative to each other. The frame assembly additionally comprises a flex member connecting the inner frame portion and the outer frame portion in at least one of the top and bottom portions of the frame assembly. In e…
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