Knee brace and method for securing the same
US7198610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0181
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A knee brace divided into anterior and posterior halves including a proximal member and a distal member. The brace further including at least one substantially inelastic cross strap adjustable in length and connected to the proximal and distal members. The at least one cross strap has first and second portions which intersect at an intersection point located between the proximal and distal members. The intersection point is defined at a location posterior of the frontal plane of the brace.
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