Hinged orthopedic brace having an adjustable pivot range
US5292303A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0167
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic brace is provided which includes a pair of arms joined by a hinge about which the arms pivot relative to each other. The brace also includes pins for adjustably limiting the pivot range of the arms, members for retaining the pins in operable position during use of the brace and for retaining the pins in pivotal connection with the brace during repositioning of the pins, and a cover with a lid thereon for selectively accessing the pins and enabling repositioning of them as desired.
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