Orthopedic device
US9271860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0172
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic device has first and second elongate struts each having a strap coupling member, and a flexible strap securing to the first and second struts by the strap coupling members. A semi-rigid and resiliently bendable expander is connected to and spans a predetermined length between the struts. The expander provides two main configurations for the orthopedic device including maintaining the first and second struts in a generally flat configuration relative to one another and a curved configuration upon application of a load on the first and second struts. The expander reverts to a flat configuration upon removal of a load or from the first and second struts.
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