Orthopedic brace and component for use therewith
US8048013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/21
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic device includes a rigid frame assembly having rigid frame supports connected by joints. The device also includes a strap which extends between sides of the frame assembly. An orthopedic component in the form of a resilient subshell is connected to and extending flexibly outwardly from the frame assembly. The subshell has a main body and a perimeter edge portion secured along the periphery of the main body wherein the perimeter edge portion is formed from a material having less hardness than a material used to form the main body. The strap is connected to at least one end portion of the subshell.
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