Welded back brace
US11540935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A welded orthopedic back brace is disclosed. In an embodiment, at least one belt member is coupled to a spinal support element. The materials of the belt member are thermally fused to form a unitary segment. In another embodiment, an anterior portion of a posterior pad of the spinal support element includes thermally fused materials to provide a user with an added degree of comfort.
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