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Shoulder stabilizing orthotic

US8287478B2 · kind B2 · utility

12Cited by

6References

27Claims

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Inventors

Doak Ostergard · Lincoln, US
Bryan E. Kilbey · DeFuniak Springs, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 11, 2010
Grant date	Oct 16, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 2, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F5/3723
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-layered orthosis designed to stabilize the human shoulder joint. A base harness includes a shoulder enclosure, an anterior panel, and a posterior panel. An adjustable break separates free ends of the anterior and posterior panels which are distal to the shoulder enclosure. The base harness is applied to a patient by slipping the shoulder enclosure around the affected shoulder. Anterior and posterior straps are passed over the deltoid region of the affected shoulder and secured to the base harness. An additional large strap is placed over the anterior and posterior straps.

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