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Braces using lacing systems

US9918865B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2011
Grant dateMar 20, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/0123
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure relates to medical braces having lacing systems for tightening of the medical braces. Some embodiments include multiple components of the lacing system integrated into a single housing piece. For example, multiple reels can be used to tighten different portions of the lacing system, and the multiple reels can be mounted onto a single housing. Also, multiple lace guides can be integrated into, or attached to, a single housing piece.

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