Knee brace for applying corrective load
US5743865A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0123
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A knee brace is provided which includes a load application device for effectively applying a three point corrective load to the wearer's leg. The load application device includes a load arm pivotally connected to an upper support portion for applying a corrective force to a wearer's thigh and a load arm securing arrangement for adjustably securing the load arm in a desired pivotal position thereby permitting the corrective force to be easily adjusted to adapt to a wide range of leg sizes and shapes. The device also includes a leg support pivotally mounted on the load arm for contacting a wearer's leg and a leg support securing arrangement. Thus, the leg support can be pivotally adjusted to conform to the shape of the wearer's thigh to optimize application of the corrective load while providing a comfortable fit. The load arm and leg support securing arrangements may both be in the form of an arcuate slot and locking pin assembly.
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