Orthopaedic brace assembly
US6740054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0165
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopaedic brace assembly includes a thigh cuff component, a calf cuff component and a pair of hinge assemblies. The thigh cuff component engages the wearer's leg above the knee and includes a suspension assembly having a pair of cantilevered arms. The calf cuff component engages the wearer's leg below the knee. The pair of hinge assemblies couples the thigh cuff component and the calf cuff component for relative articulation. The hinge assemblies include first and second arms interconnected for relative movement to one another through a range of articulation by first and second links. The hinge assemblies additionally include a series of stops which selectively snap fit to the first arm for limiting the range of articulation.
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