Orthopedic or prosthetic support device
US7935068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0123
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic or prosthetic support device is arranged to conform and secure to a limb of a wearer. The device includes a resilient support member adapted to extend about a limb, and a tensioning element associated with the support member. An adjustment system is connected to the support member and engages the tensioning element. The adjustment system is arranged to incrementally adjust and retain the tensioning element relative to the support member.
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