Back brace
US9468552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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5References
21Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A back brace includes an inner frame member having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a plurality of recesses formed in the interior surface, and a clamshell shape configured to wrap around a portion of a torso of a user. Each of a plurality of inserts is positioned in one of the recesses. An inflatable bladder is positioned on the exterior surface of the inner frame member, and an exterior shell member is wrapped about the bladder and the inner frame member.
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