Functional knit orthopedic device
US9744063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0176
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic device includes a textile panel having interior and exterior surfaces, and a first stabilizer assembly including a first tubular welt sewn or knitted within and extending from an exterior surface of the textile panel. A first cable is slidably extending through the tubular welt and a strap is connected to a first end of the cable extending from a first opening of the welt, and the strap is adjustably securable over the textile panel. The orthopedic device may include various portions of stretchability and features for receiving components for the orthopedic device.
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