Spinal orthosis
US9370440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal orthosis has an elongate spinal frame defining upper, middle and lower portions, and a lumbar assembly including a lumbar belt connected to the lower portion of the spinal frame. A middle bracket assembly is pivotally connected to the middle portion of the spinal frame, and a strap has a first end secured to the upper portion of the spinal frame. The strap extends from the upper portion of the frame to the middle bracket assembly with the strap redirecting from the middle bracket assembly and the second end of the strap securing to the lumbar belt.
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