Custom braces, casts and devices having fenestrations and methods for designing and fabricating
US8986234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2113/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A custom brace and method for fabricating the custom brace includes marking a body with reference points and/or other indicators. Multiple images of the body from multiple angles are then obtained. The images are used to determine the contours of the body and the other markings are located and used to design the custom brace. Fenestrations can be added to the brace design. The custom brace can be fabricated with the fenestrations as a single piece structure or in multiple pieces that are assembled to complete the custom device.
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