Brace hinge with telescoping pad
US11672686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0181
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hinge which can be included on a brace is disclosed. The hinge can include a first arm, a second arm, and a hinge plate. The first and second arms can be connected to the hinge plate for rotation about first and second axes, respectively. The hinge plate can include an internally threaded aperture. The hinge can also include a force application assembly and an adjustment assembly. The adjustment assembly can include an externally threaded lead screw engaged with the internally threaded aperture, and having a medial end connected to the force application assembly and a keyed bore. The adjustment assembly can include a drive key having a keyed shaft slidingly engaged with the keyed bore and a knob connected to the drive key such that rotation of the knob causes displacement of the force application assembly.
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