Knee brace and method for securing the same
US7597675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0181
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A knee brace divided into anterior and posterior sides by a frontal plane, and having first and second sides divided by a median plane. The knee brace having a frame, and at least one cross strap that is connected to the frame and extends across over at least a portion of the first and second brace sides. The at least one cross strap is arranged obliquely relative to the median plane. The brace also includes a tightening mechanism that is connected to the frame and is configured to incrementally tension the at least one cross strap at predefined settings and to release tension on the at least one cross strap. A first end of the at least one cross strap engages the tightening mechanism. A dosage meter is connected to the frame, and includes an indication feature representing tension settings of the at least one cross strap.
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