Athletic leg brace apparatus
US4781179A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0123
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This device relates to an athletic leg brace apparatus consisting of a flexible upper harness strap, a first- and second-lateral suspension rod having two terminal ends, each having holes or orifices spaced along the longitudinal axis thereof; a first- and second-lower lateral suspension rod having two terminal ends and holes or orifices spaced along the longitudinal axis thereof; a first- and second-shaped, contoured knee protection pad, suitable padded material layers internally disposed to first- and second-lower lateral suspension rods, whereby an upper and lower three-piece modular assemblies are formed. Means for securing said upper and lower assemblies to the upper and lower leg whereby the leg is braced and the knee protected.
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