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Edge binding for orthopedic supports and method of using same

US7862527B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Filing dateDec 11, 2006
Grant dateJan 4, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2005/0137
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopedic support includes a sheet of flexible material having a proximal edge and a distal edge configured to extend at least partially around a portion of the wearer's anatomy and a pair of opposing lateral edges configured to at least partially enclose the portion of the wearer's anatomy. The orthopedic support includes at least one strap attached to the sheet of material and configured to extend over one of the lateral edges, wherein the strap comprises an associated fastening element configured to attach to the sheet of material so as to secure the sheet about the portion of the wearer's anatomy. The orthopedic support further includes an edge binding molded to an edge of the sheet of material.

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