Dynamic orthopedic braces
US6592538B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a brace including a support member that is configured to the actual or desired shape of a user's body part, a support structure for mounting the support member on a user, a variable force applicator for adjusting the amount of force to be applied by the support member and an indicator for displaying the force applied.
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