Potentiating support with alignment opening for joint protuberance
US7615022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0106
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A potentiating support for a hinge joint includes a framework having a surface for abutment with an area of a body's hinge joint. Furthermore, the framework defines a plurality of permanent openings in said surface regardless of whether said surface is in abutment with the area of the body, said openings extending completely through said framework and being bounded by said framework; said framework, along its entire boundary with an openings, is elastically stretchable between a first initial state and extended states and, when expanded to a said extended state, said framework stores potential energy that is released as kinetic energy upon its return to said initial state; and a particular said opening of said framework comprises an alignment opening that is dimensioned to receive therein a joint protuberance of the hinge joint, said alignment opening serving to maintain the support in a proper orientation when the support is worn.
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