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20080200855 | Fixator or Splint - The present invention relates to a non-invasive external fixator particularly suitable for fracture fixation. In particular, the fixator of the invention comprises proximal and distal portions for mounting on a limb either side of a fracture, each of the proximal and distal portions including a rigid member; and an articulation member connecting the proximal and distal portions, the articulation member comprising a universal joint for allowing relative movement between the proximal and distal portions, wherein the articulation member connects the rigid members. | 08-21-2008 |
20080228118 | Joint Brace - A joint brace, for example a shoulder brace, includes one or more straps ( | 09-18-2008 |
20080228119 | Knee brace and method for securing the same - A knee brace divided into anterior and posterior sides by a frontal plane, and having first and second sides divided by a median plane. The knee brace having a frame, and at least one cross strap that is connected to the frame and extends across over at least a portion of the first and second brace sides. The at least one cross strap is arranged obliquely relative to the median plane. The brace also includes a tightening mechanism that is connected to the frame and is configured to incrementally tension the at least one cross strap at predefined settings and to release tension on the at least one cross strap. A first end of the at least one cross strap engages the tightening mechanism. A dosage meter is connected to the frame, and includes an indication feature representing tension settings of the at least one cross strap. | 09-18-2008 |
20080249448 | CABLE-BASED ORTHOPEDIC BRACING SYSTEM - An orthopedic bracing system for providing support to a joint of an individual is provided. The bracing system comprises a frame configured to conform to the individual's body and configured to contact the individual such that it can provide support to the joint. The frame has at least two portions configured to connect at least a first part of the individual's body to a second part of the individual's body. The bracing system further comprises a cable interconnected to the frame, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tightness level of the cable. In one alternate embodiment, the orthopedic bracing system comprises a frame having two portions, wherein each portion has a separate adjustment system. In this embodiment, each adjustment system comprises a cable interconnected to the frame, an adjustment mechanism, and a flexible strap interconnected to the frame by means of two anchor clips and two anchor pins, each anchor pin being movably connected to the frame. In this embodiment, the adjustment system further comprises an additional flexible strap interconnected to the frame by means of the cable and two anchor clips, wherein this additional strap is affixed to and between the two anchor clips. | 10-09-2008 |
20080287847 | Orthotic hinge system with spring-biased pawl control of ratchet member - The invention relates to an orthopedic hinge system, including an outer and an inner later base, each substantially complemental in peripheral dimension to each other, the bases each having a major vertical axis, the inner base having a recess. Also included is an elongate distal member having a semi-circular pivot end including, upon a portion of the end, ratchet teeth pointing in a counter-clockwise direction, the pivot end rotationally secured to both of the bases. Further included is an elongate proximal member having a transverse end element proportioned for complemental securement within the recess of the inner base, transverse end element including an axis of rotation co-linear with an axis of rotation of the distal member and defining an axis of rotation of the pivot end of the distal member. The system also includes a cam lever including a pawl surface having teeth pointing in a clockwise direction and, upon contact with the ratchet teeth of the distal member, then complemental therewith, the lever having an axis of rotation co-linear with a second axis within a transverse element of the proximal member, the lever also including a radial projection disposed radially oppositely from the pawl surface to which an end of a biasing spring is attached. | 11-20-2008 |
20080294080 | EXOSKELETON - Exoskeleton for physical activity, specially snow skiing, for preventing knee, leg and hip injuries by preventing the excessive torsion of the knee and other movements that could be dangerous for the person wearing it. The exoskeleton diverts the potential dangerous forces to the strong parts of the body and resists the generated forces when it reaches dangerous anatomical positions. The exoskeleton includes at least one first support member configured to couple above the knee; at least one second support member configured to couple below the knee; both of them linked together by a linkage assembly that limits that the coupling to the body of the support members reach dangerous positions; and at least one angle limitation mechanism that limits the relative rotation between the first support member and the second support member. | 11-27-2008 |
20080306421 | ORTHOPAEDIC BRACE HAVING A RANGE OF MOTION HINGE WITH AN ADJUSTABLE-LENGTH STRUT - An orthopaedic brace includes a strut length adjustment assembly to change the operable length of the strut for sizing the brace on a patient without the need for special tools or cutting of the strut. The adjustment assembly includes a biased adjustment mechanism that coacts with a plurality of notches in the strut to variably set/position the strut relative to the adjustment assembly to set the struts length. Each upper and lower strut preferably includes a strut length adjustment assembly to independently set the length of each strut. The strut length adjustment assembly retains a strut and includes a strap retention mechanism that is configured to releasably engage the strap. | 12-11-2008 |
20080319363 | Multi-centric orthopedic hinge joint - A multi-centric orthopedic joint having inner and outer guide plates and upper and lower arms rotatably connected to the guide plates for pivotal movement therebetween. The plates each include upper and lower pairs of curved bean shaped slots, tilted relative to one another. The arms include a proximal end, the proximal end further including pins positioned and proportioned for complimental sliding movement within the upper and lower slots of the guide plates. Set screws are positioned between the inner and outer guide plate against a locking surface of the proximal end of each arm. When the set screws are loosened the upper and lower arms may be moved relative to one another, permitting the guide pins to slide within the slots but in opposite directions relative to one another. Flat-screws secure the inner and outer guide plates and co-act with the set screws as a locking mechanism of proximal ends of said arms at a desired angulation between them. | 12-25-2008 |
20090018476 | ORTHOPEDIC KNEE JOINT BRACE - Disclosed herein is an orthopedic knee joint brace, which permits smooth knee exercise, increases the durability of a spring, and ensures structural rigidity in a shock absorbing operation. To this end, the orthopedic knee joint brace includes an upper cuff assembly ( | 01-15-2009 |
20090030356 | Movable Joint Having up to Six Degrees of Freedom - A movable joint ( | 01-29-2009 |
20090030357 | Rotary joint of articulation prosthetic implement having rotating load setting means, articulation prosthetic implement using the rotary joint and method of making articulation
prosthetic implement - A rotary joint comprises outer member with flanges at either end, having inner rotary shaft and annular depression around the rotary shaft, one-way clutch for externally engaging the rotary shaft, metal bush for externally engaging the one-way clutch, synthetic resin bush for externally engaging the metal bush, brake bush for externally engaging the synthetic resin bush, cylindrical projection which is fitted in annular depression of the outer member located outside the brake bush, inner member with flanges at either end, and a stopper mechanism for controlling the range of rotary shaft rotation which is installed at inner projection of rotary shaft. Such a construction enables the execution of torque tests with a single unit of an articulation prosthetic implement rotary joint. | 01-29-2009 |
20090069732 | Flexion control ankle joint with spherical hinge - A joint hinge and a leg brace having the joint hinge that includes a spring loaded spherical joint for coupling a proximal portion and a distal portion of the joint hinge. The spherical joint includes a dome on one portion coupled to a mating cup on the other portion. A wide-headed pin, typically a shoulder screw, captivates the cup against the sphere. A spring washer may be included to provide a preloading force to mate the cup to the dome. The spherical portion may be pressed or stamped into one portion of the hinge or fabricated separately and attached. In one embodiment, the dome is fabricated of sintered bearing material and may be impregnated with lubricant. The spherical joint functions in conjunction with an adjustable flexion range limiting system that include rods that are threaded and easy to screw in and out as the patient's range of motion changes. | 03-12-2009 |
20090069733 | RANGE OF MOTION DEVICE - The present invention provides an orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension member extending therefrom. A second arm member affixable to the second body portion is also included and has a second extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom. The second extension member is operatively connected to the first extension member and travels through the first extension member along an arcuate path when the second arm member is moved from a first position to a second position relative to the first arm member. | 03-12-2009 |
20090182253 | KNEE IMMOBILIZER - An orthopedic brace designed to immobilize the knee by preventing flexion/extension and limiting medial/lateral movement. The brace includes a main support structure embodied in a unitary, rigid stay member with slidable, semi-rigid cuffs at one or both ends to provide length adjustability. The stay member has no popliteal articulation in order to immobilize the knee joint, and further provides attachment for a Velcro strapping system for easy application to the posterior of the leg. A breathable foam softgood insulates the leg and knee from the main support structure and strapping system yet is completely detachable from the brace so it can be trimmed to any desired length or width, and washed as necessary. | 07-16-2009 |
20090198161 | MOTION CONTROLLING HINGE FOR ORTHOPEDIC BRACE - A motion controlling hinge for an orthopedic brace is provided. The hinge includes an actuator secured to one arm, and at least one spring member. As the arm with the actuator pivots in a first direction, at a predetermined flexion angle the actuator applies a force to the spring member, causing the spring member to flex. The spring member exerts a force on the actuator tending to bias the actuator away from the spring member, and tending to bias the arm in a second direction opposite the first direction. A movable fulcrum enables adjustment of a force exerted by the spring member on the actuator. A variety of differently sized adapters are securable to the actuator. The size of the adapter determines the flexion angle at which the spring member first exerts force on the actuator. | 08-06-2009 |
20090198162 | AMBULATING KNEE JOINT - A hinge or joint assembly is provided that includes first and second members, a pivot rotatably connecting the first and second members and allowing movement between extension and flexion positions, and at least one elastomeric spring communicating with the first and second members to restrain pivotal movement of the members toward flexion, through compression of the elastomeric spring, and to assist pivotal movement toward extension through decompression of the elastomeric spring. The assembly can further include a disk and lock slide, the disk and lock slide each having complementary teeth providing, when engaged, an arrest of pivotal movement in a direction of flexion and one-way, ratcheting, step-advance pivotal movement in a direction toward extension. The elastomeric spring can be urethane, and can be adapted to mimic any bodily muscle. An embodiment employing a torsional spring is also provided, as is a cable release mechanism providing one-dimensional cable movement. | 08-06-2009 |
20090216164 | ORTHOSIS FOR CORRECTING THE POSITION OF A BODY JOINT - An orthosis including arms held in place on body parts by a respective fastening member and interconnected by a pivot joint adjacent to a body joint. For bending of the body parts required during normal movement, the pivot joint is formed by a central adjusting ring bordered by both arms. One arm includes an axle ring which is coaxial to the adjusting ring. The other arm includes a ring bearing, which is eccentric to the axle ring. The ring bearing is pivotable with respect to a rotational plane of the axle ring by rotating the adjusting ring in such a way and at such an angle that the arm, supported by the ring bearing in conjunction with the body part retained by it, assumes a pivoting position of this body part depending on the rotation angle of the adjusting ring in relation to the arm connected to the axle ring. | 08-27-2009 |
20090240181 | Adjustable orthotic device - An orthotic brace includes a proximal support section pivotally connected to a distal support section, and each having a medial frame and a lateral frame connected to width adjustment plates. At least one angle adjusting component provided in the lateral or medial frames allows angular adjustment of the brace. The width adjustment plates include lateral and medial slots through which fixing members pass to engage the respective frame portions. This permits the space between the lateral frame and the medial frame to be adjusted according to the size of the wearer's body part. Proximal and distal shells are adjustably positioned on the width adjustment plates via a series of positioning holes axially arranged along the shells which selectively engage a fixing member passing through a positioning slot on the width adjustment plates. This allows for the shells to be both axially adjusted and positioned along the width of the brace. | 09-24-2009 |
20090259154 | OSTEOARTHRITIS KNEE ORTHOSIS - An osteoarthritis knee brace for treating a patient's knee joint, a surrounding area thereof, and the upper and lower leg portions. The knee brace has at least one vertical strut with upper and lower portions, at least one pivoting hinge intermediately disposed there between, a shin cuff attached to the vertical strut lower portion and positioned below the hinge and a thigh cuff attached to the vertical strut upper portion and positioned above the hinge. The brace further includes a means for applying a corrective and therapeutic force to the osteoarthritis damaged knee joint and all of the surrounding areas including the upper and lower leg portions, which are removeably positionable about the osteoarthritis knee brace. Still further, the brace include a means for equally distributing the corrective and therapeutic force at each point at which the means for applying a corrective and therapeutic force is applied. | 10-15-2009 |
20090292229 | KNEE ORTHOSIS WITH HINGED SHIN AND THIGH CUFF - A knee orthosis has two vertical struts positioned on opposed sides of a knee joint in a generally parallel relationship. Each vertical strut has a hinge member located at a general middle portion; each vertical strut has a top and bottom end portion. An upper thigh cuff attaches at opposed ends to the upper end portions of the two vertical struts whereas a lower shin cuff attaches at opposed ends to the lower end portions. The lower shin cuff has a pair of hinges located proximal to the shin cuff opposed ends for permitting the shin cuff to pivot downwardly away from a shin of a person wearing the knee orthosis. An alternate embodiment employs hinges located proximal to the thigh cuff opposed ends for permitting the thigh cuff to pivot upwardly away from a thigh of a person when the same motion is performed. | 11-26-2009 |
20090326426 | Orthotic device for a pivoting joint of the human body - An orthotic device for a joint of the human body, at which a body part pivots, includes first, second and third members. A first connection joins the first member and the second member and defines a first axis about which the first member and the second member pivot through an adjustable range of angular motion. A second connection joins the second member and the third member, defines a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis about which the second member and the third member pivot through a second range of angular motion, and includes a limit to plantar flexion about the second axis. | 12-31-2009 |
20100010409 | Brace hinge with telescoping condyle pad - A knee brace assembly is provided having an adjustable, pressure-applying gear system mounted to a portion of the hinge assembly. Through selective adjustment of the gear system, the knee brace assembly can apply pressure to a portion or portions of the knee joint, thereby relieving pressure on the knee joint. A method of treating a knee joint using a knee brace assembly including a planetary gear system is also provided. | 01-14-2010 |
20100016772 | Multiple function ratcheting orthotic device - An orthotic device for a joint of a human body at which a body appendage pivots includes a first member able to extend along a posterior portion of the appendage on a first side of the joint and a second member able to extend along a posterior portion of the appendage on a second side of the joint opposite the first side. A connection joining the first member and the second member provides a series of defined positions spaced angularly about an axis at which positions the connection can be alternately locked and released, allows pivoting, selective ratcheting and positioning of the second member relative to the first member about the axis, and can restrict pivoting of the second member relative to the first member within a desired angular range of motion. Notably, this orthotic device uniquely combines multiple joint functions into one convenient device which allows it to be used at different stages of therapy without being replaced or requiring additional equipment. | 01-21-2010 |
20100016773 | Coordinated Cuff Displacement in an Orthotic Device - An orthotic device for a human body joint at which a body appendage pivots includes a first member extending along the appendage on a first side of the joint, a second member extending along the appendage on a second side of the joint opposite the first side, a connection joining the first member and the second member and having an axis about which the members articulate, a cuff spaced from the axis, and a mechanism displacing the cuff along one of the members in response to articulating the device at the connection. | 01-21-2010 |
20100022929 | Snap Lock Assisted Mechanical Joint - A compact close contour mechanical joint that uses a snap ring, a transfer gear partially press-fit into a brake wheel, a distal bar having integral gear teeth that engage the exposed portion of the transfer gear, a second bar with a T-shaped proximal end, a handle disengaging an unlocking pin to separates gear teeth that allows incremental distal bar movement, and a two-axis arrangement for distal bar rotation. Instead of using a spring biasing member, the mechanical joint uses a gear ratio reduction that provides a smaller stop increment, less travel, enhanced joint strength, less stress on gear teeth, and less force required to unlock it than prior close contour joints. Although it is contemplated for use of the mechanical joint to be primarily in orthotic, any application for which the mechanical joint's compact configuration would provide some assistance or technical advantage is considered to be within its scope. | 01-28-2010 |
20100036302 | WALKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - The present invention provides a walking assistance device comprising a pelvis support member ( | 02-11-2010 |
20100042029 | OSTEOARTHRITIS KNEE ORTHOSIS - A polycentric hinge is positioned on one side of the patient's knee and a unicentric hinge is positioned on a second side of the knee. A lower portion of the polycentric and unicentric hinge is attached to a knee cuff about a lower leg of the patient. An upper arm of the polycentric and unicentric hinge is attached to a thigh cuff, the upper arm of the unicentric hinge being longer than the upper arm of the polycentric hinge. The upper arm of the unicentric hinge has a 15° to 20° set back angle when the patient's leg is straight. The polycentric hinge has a slotted central plate with star gears engaging a back portion and multiple movable blocks mounted in screw holes on a front edge of the slotted plate supporting an elastic band having a fulcrum point on the polycentric hinge at a lower and upper end. | 02-18-2010 |
20100049108 | ADJUSTABLE HINGE FOR ORTHOPEDIC BRACE - An adjustable hinge for an orthopedic brace includes a housing, first and second members and first and second control devices rotatably supported by the housing. The first member has a first gear portion pivotable about a first axis, and first and second cam surfaces. The second member has a second gear portion pivotable about a second axis and engageable with the first gear portion. The second axis is parallel and spaced apart from the first axis. The first control device has a third cam surface that is selectively rotatable in and out of engagement with the first cam surface and controlling a range of motion in a first rotational direction. The second control device has a fourth cam surface that is selectively rotatable in and out of engagement with the second cam surface and controlling a range of motion in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction. | 02-25-2010 |
20100056967 | OSTEOARTHRITIS KNEE ORTHOSIS - A polycentric hinge is positioned on one side of the patient's knee and a unicentric hinge is positioned on a second side of the knee. A lower portion of the polycentric and unicentric hinge is attached to a knee cuff about a lower leg of the patient. An upper arm of the polycentric and unicentric hinge is attached to a thigh cuff, the upper arm of the unicentric hinge being longer than the upper arm of the polycentric hinge. The upper arm of the unicentric hinge has a 15° to 20° set back angle when the patient's leg is straight. The polycentric hinge has a slotted central plate with star gears engaging a back portion and multiple movable blocks mounted in screw holes on a front edge of the slotted plate supporting an elastic band having a fulcrum point on the polycentric hinge at a lower and upper end. | 03-04-2010 |
20100063432 | ORTHODIC - The invention relates to an orthodic, in particular a knee orthodic, having two load-bearing joints ( | 03-11-2010 |
20100069804 | COMPOSITE PLASTIC RIGID WALKING CAST WITH CUSHIONED INTERIOR SUPPORTS - A walking cast having an upper cage assembleable over an upper leg and a lower cage assembleable over a lower leg and hingedly secured to the upper cage approximate a wearer's knee. A foot sole support is connected to the lower cage which includes lower angled supports for engaging side locations of the sole in a further hinged connection. Each of the upper and lower cages include a rear positioned fixed support with a second forward and hingedly connecting door. A plurality of cushioning supports secure to inner facing locations associated with each of the upper and lower cages. | 03-18-2010 |
20100069805 | HIP ORTHOSIS, METHOD FOR PREVENTING THE DISCLOCATION OF A HIP AND USE OF A HIP ORTHOSIS - A hip orthosis, provided with a trunk engaging part and an upper leg engaging part which are intercoupled by coupling means, wherein the coupling comprise at least one resilient element for operatively preventing an adducting movement of an upper leg engaged by the upper leg engaging part by means of spring force. | 03-18-2010 |
20100081978 | ADJUSTABLE IMMOBILIZING JOINT BRACE - An adjustable immobilizing joint brace has a pair of opposed, spaced apart first supports for supporting and immobilizing a joint. Each first support has a pair of first joint holes proximate a first end. One of the first joint holes is spaced further from the first end of the first support than the other first joint hole. A pair of opposed, spaced apart second supports has two opposed sides. Each second support has a pair of second joint holes proximate a joint end. The second joint holes are aligned with and attached to the first joint holes on either side of the first support such that the first supports are attached to the second supports and form a variable angle which depends on the orientation of the first supports relative to the orientation of the second supports. | 04-01-2010 |
20100081979 | KNEE BRACE AND METHOD FOR SECURING THE SAME - A knee brace has proximal and distal frame elements with outwardly facing surfaces, and first and second hinges connecting to the frame elements. The brace includes a first strap having a first end directly attached to the first side of the proximal frame element and a second end attached to the first side of the distal frame element so as to spiral from the first side of the proximal frame element to the first side of the distal frame element about posterior and anterior sides of the knee brace. The brace also includes a second strap having a first end directly attached to the second side of the proximal frame element and a second end attached to the second side of the distal frame element so as to spiral from the second side of the distal frame element to the second side of the proximal frame element about the posterior and anterior sides of the knee brace. The first and second straps intersect within a clearance defined between the first and second hinges. | 04-01-2010 |
20100094185 | Device and Method for Decreasing Oxygen Consumption of a Person During Steady Walking by Use of a Load-Carrying Exoskeleton - A lower extremity exoskeleton includes: at least one power unit; two leg supports designed to rest on the ground; two knee joints configured to allow flexion and extension between respective shank and thigh links of the leg supports; an exoskeleton trunk rotatably connectable to the leg supports; and two hip actuators configured to create torques between the exoskeleton trunk and the leg supports. In use, the hip actuators create a torque to move the leg supports backward relative to the exoskeleton trunk during a stance phase, which pushes the exoskeleton trunk forward. A second torque may be used to move the leg supports forward relative to the exoskeleton trunk into a swing phase. Additionally, a swing torque may be generated during the swing phase to move the leg support forward relative to the exoskeleton trunk. This results in decreased oxygen consumption and heart rate of a user wearing the exoskeleton. | 04-15-2010 |
20100094186 | Orthotic boot - An orthotic boot comprised of highly durable polymer material which is light weight and very durable for limb protection. There are locks positioned on the medial and lateral sides of the foot portion and the shin portion to secure the device to the limb; locks are made out of stainless steel to prevent rusting. There is a breathable inner foam lining within the device that provides comfort and allows the skin to breathe. There is a durable stainless steel hinge positioned at the tip of the foot portion of the device that allows the device to open and close. The sole is constructed out of non-skid material for stability and safety. There is a energy return system built into the sole for maximum propulsion during walking; a gel containing air pockets is compressed during walking and returns to its normal shape when the foot is lifted releasing the stored energy. | 04-15-2010 |
20100125229 | Controllable Joint Brace - A controllable brace assembly includes a thigh brace having a thigh gyroscope attached thereto and a shank brace having a shank gyroscope and a shank accelerometer attached thereto. A controllable knee lock couples the thigh brace to the shank brace. The knee lock has an encoder attached thereto. At least one pressure sensor is adapted to be attached to a shoe. A controller is configured to receive signals from the thigh gyroscope, the shank gyroscope, the encoder, the shank accelerometer, and the at least one pressure sensor. The controller transmits a first signal set to engage or disengage the controllable knee lock based on the received signals. A method of controlling the brace is also disclosed. | 05-20-2010 |
20100130899 | JOINT BRACE ADJUSTABLE DEVICE - The present invention discloses a pivotal disc is pivotally coupled to a first brace and a second brace. The pivotal disc has a motion-limit member and a positioning member limiting the angle by which the second brace rotates with respect to the first brace with the pivotal disc being the axis and fixing the angle between the first and second braces. The present invention is characterized in that the motion-limit member uses a range-adjust member to push a slide block and determine the range that a block portion of the second brace is blocked by the slide block, and that the positioning member uses a switch knob actuates on end of a positioning rod to engage with or depart from a positioning notch on the pivotal disc, and that the pivotal disc has two limit elements to define the maximum movement range of the first brace and the second brace. | 05-27-2010 |
20100130900 | Orthotic Capable of Accepting Replaceable Supports for a Pivoting Joint of a Human Body - An orthotic for a joint of the human body, at which a body part pivots, includes first and second hinge members able to extend along respective posterior portions of body parts near the joint. The second member is able to be fitted with alternate orthotic support portions. A hinge connection joins the first member and the second member, permitting angular motion about an axis, and mutual disconnection and reconnection of the members at the hinge connection as the second member pivots relative to the first member. | 05-27-2010 |
20100137766 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE HAVING HYBRID FRAME ELEMENTS - An orthopedic device includes a rigid or substantially rigid frame element having a first thickness and a periphery, and an overmolded portion surrounding at least a peripheral segment of the frame element periphery. The overmolded portion encases the thickness of the peripheral segment and interlocks with the frame element without fastener elements. The combination of the frame element and the overmolded portion are adapted to secure against an anatomical portion. | 06-03-2010 |
20100160844 | High Torque Active Mechanism for Orthotic and/or Prosthetic Devices - A high torque active mechanism for an orthotic and/or prosthetic joint using a primary brake which can be provide by magnetorheological (MR) rotational damper incorporating and an additional friction brake mechanism driven by the braking force generated by the MR damper. This combination of MR damper and friction brake mechanism allows an increase in torque density while keeping the same level of motion control offered by the MR damper alone. The increased torque density achieved by this high torque active mechanism allows to minimize the size of the actuating system, i.e. its diameter and/or breath, while maximizing its braking torque capability. In this regard, the friction brake mechanism is advantageously positioned around the MR damper, such that the dimension of the package is minimized. | 06-24-2010 |
20100168627 | KNEE BRACE - A knee brace adapted for placement over at least a posterior side of a leg and comprising a first posterior frame member, a second posterior frame member connected to first frame member, and a posterior resilient hinge device located at or near a first end portion of the first frame member. The hinge device is arranged to urge the first and second frame members into a predetermined alignment. The hinge device can be arranged for selectively locking the second frame member at an angle relative to the first frame member, and permitting rotation of the second frame member relative to first frame member within a range of predetermined angles. | 07-01-2010 |
20100174219 | WEIGHT-BEARING LOWER EXTREMITY BRACE - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight. | 07-08-2010 |
20100204627 | LOWER EXTREMITY ENHANCER - A lower extremity enhancer to be worn by a user includes two leg supports having a plurality of jointed links. Proximal ends of the leg supports are connected to a back frame. Distal ends of the leg supports are connected to two foot links. The leg supports are powered by a plurality of actuators adapted to apply torques to the leg supports in response to movement of the user's legs. | 08-12-2010 |
20100222727 | EXOPROSTHESIS OR ORTHESIS FOR STABILIZING THE HUMAN KNEE JOINT - A device configured in the form of an exoprosthesis or orthosis for stabilizing a human knee includes a femur part associated with a thigh and configured to be affixed to the thigh a tibia part associated with a lower leg and configured to be affixed to the lower leg, and a joint connecting the femur part to the tibia part. The joint is configured so that, during a flexing motion of the knee from a straight position to a flexed position, an instantaneous center of rotation of the joint moves along a curved centrode of the tibia having a vectorial vertical component and a vectorial sagittal component, the vectorial saggital component runs from posterior to anterior relative to the femur part. | 09-02-2010 |
20100249683 | ADJUSTABLE HINGE - An adjustable hinge having a first support arm, a second support arm, and a deformable insert that is between the first support arm and the second support arm. | 09-30-2010 |
20100262055 | CORRECTIVE JOINT - The invention relates to a joint comprising a first joint arm ( | 10-14-2010 |
20100268137 | ORTHOTIC BRACE - An orthotic brace ( | 10-21-2010 |
20100268138 | CUSTOM BRACES, CASTS AND DEVICES HAVING LIMITED FLEXIBILITY AND METHODS FOR DESIGNING AND FABRICATING - A custom device and method for fabricating the custom device includes marking a body with reference points and/or other indicators. Multiple images of the body from multiple angles are then obtained. The images are used to determine the contours of the body and the other markings are located and used to design the custom device. The custom device can be fabricated as a single piece structure or in multiple pieces that are assembled to complete the custom device. | 10-21-2010 |
20100286579 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR A JOINT, PARTICULARLY FOR A KNEE - A protective device for a joint, particularly for a knee, comprising a first frame to which a second frame is articulated by means of a pair of hinges that during use are arranged proximate to the two sides of the joint, the hinges being constituted by a first base and a second base, which are associated respectively with the first and second frames and are rotatably connected to each other by means of a first arm and a second arm, which are mutually crossed. The ends of the first arm are rotatably associated with the first and second bases, both by means of substantially hemispherical mutual engagement surfaces; one end of the second arm is associated rotatably with the first base by means of a substantially hemispherical mutual engagement surface and the other end of the second arm is associated with the second base by means of a substantially flat mutual engagement surface. | 11-11-2010 |
20100324461 | ADJUSTABLE SPLINTING DEVICE - A splinting device includes a first part for contacting a lower leg and a second part for contacting a foot hingedly connected to the first part. An adjustable attachment includes an elastic part and interconnects the first part and the second part. A method of treating plantar fasciitis includes securing the first part of the splint device to the lower leg, and securing the second part to a foot. The first part is rotated relative to the second part to establish a predetermined angle between the first part and the second part. The elastic part of the adjustable attachment, which is attached to one of the first and second parts, is stretched and attached to the other of the first part of the second part at a position based on the predetermined angle to limit movement of the first part relative to the second part beyond the predetermined angle. | 12-23-2010 |
20100324462 | KNEE ERGONOMIC DEVICE FOR RESOLVING THE VERTICAL LOADS - The device consists of a femoral support ( | 12-23-2010 |
20110004134 | QUICK CONNECT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A device and method for releasably connecting together two elements, such as two orthotic devices, or two elements of an orthotic device is provided. A quick connect apparatus and method of use is disclosed that quickly and easily enables a user to attach and detach two devices or two elements of a device, such as the elements of an orthosis or a prosthetic. An example device that may easily be converted back and forth between an ankle-foot orthosis and a knee-ankle-foot orthosis is disclosed, along with steps for making and using same. | 01-06-2011 |
20110004135 | Orthotic brace - A brace for supporting a biomechanical joint includes first and second surface regions disposed relatively distal to the joint on a first side of a limb and a third surface region disposed substantially adjacent to the joint on a second side of the limb so that by applying forces between the surface regions, a portion of the joint is cantilevered and pressure is relieved from a cartilage surface region within the joint. | 01-06-2011 |
20110009786 | LIMITING CONNECTOR FOR KNEE BRACE - A limiting connector for a knee brace has a first arm, a second arm and an angle adjusting assembly The second arm is connected pivotally to the first arm. The angle adjusting assembly is mounted between the first arm and the second arm, and has a positioning gear, a gear cap, two buttons and a rotating cap. The gear cap is mounted through the positioning gear and the second arm, and is mounted on the first arm to hold the positioning gear between the second arm and the gear cap. The buttons are selectively slid to engage the positioning gear and define a range of rotation between the first and second arms. The rotating cap is rotatably mounted through the gear cap, and pushes the positioning gear toward the first arm to disengage the positioning gear from the buttons for adjusting the range of rotation. | 01-13-2011 |
20110009787 | ARTIFICIAL EXOSKELETON DEVICE OR AN ORTHOTIC DEVICE COMPRISING AN INTEGRATED HINGE STRUCTURE - A pivot or hinge structure integrated into the main body of an exoskeletal, e.g. orthotic device is described as well as methods for computer aided designing and making of these devices. Computer systems and software for carrying out the methods are also described. | 01-13-2011 |
20110009788 | Orthotic Device with Removably Attachable Actuator - An orthotic device adapted to use one or more actuators includes a frame having a first section and a second section movably coupled to the first section in a coupling region to permit relative motion of the sections about a pivot axis. The frame is configured to receive at least one removably attachable actuator. The orthotic device also includes an actuator removably attachable to the frame. The removably attachable actuator is configured to move the sections relative to one another via a coupling in the coupling region. The removably attachable actuator may be a motorized actuator, a dynamic actuator with at least one spring, or both. | 01-13-2011 |
20110028874 | WALKING ASSIST DEVICE - An actuator ( | 02-03-2011 |
20110034843 | HINGE BRACE ASSEMBLY HAVING A STRUCTURAL OUTER PLATE - A hinge assembly for an orthopedic brace includes, among other things, an outer plate adapted to fit over a lateral side of a hinge to protect mechanical components of the hinge. The outer plate includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and a connector housing formed below the outer surface. | 02-10-2011 |
20110046528 | CABLE-BASED ORTHOPEDIC BRACING SYSTEM - An orthopedic bracing system for providing support to a joint of an individual is provided. The bracing system comprises a frame configured to conform to the individual's body and configured to contact the individual such that it can provide support to the joint. The frame has at least two portions configured to connect at least a first part of the individual's body to a second part of the individual's body. The bracing system further comprises a cable interconnected to the frame, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tightness level of the cable. In one alternate embodiment, the orthopedic bracing system comprises a frame, a cable interconnected to the frame, an adjustment mechanism, two first flexible straps, each interconnected to the frame by means of two anchor pins, wherein each anchor pin is movably connected to the frame. In this embodiment, the bracing system further comprises two second flexible straps, each interconnected to the frame by means of two strap clips, wherein each strap clip is affixed to the cable. | 02-24-2011 |
20110054370 | Knee joint separation brace - This brace supplies a helping hand to those persons that for one reason or another can not have knee surgery. Bone infections, allergic reaction to materials, even cost they can't afford all prevent the repair. The intent here is to do something no other brace does, it separates the joint just slightly so that the bone on bone does not rub each other and so gives relief from swelling and pain. The mechanism that does all the work without putting pins in bones for traction, is versitile. Used on an operating table the modified cam can assist in anything from back surgery to joint and bone surgery. The advantage of traction is there but without the use of the drilled and pinned bones. This makes for quick prep and shorter recovery time. | 03-03-2011 |
20110054371 | Adjustable Modular Splint System - A modular splint system having a base for securing to the limb, with various intervening components for joint positioning, with outriggers for mounting various tensioning devices and secured to the base with reclosable fasteners for precise alignment of forces. | 03-03-2011 |
20110066095 | Orthosis - An orthosis comprising a dynamic, flexible, elastic stiffener that is configured to extend across a joint. The stiffener is configured to extend across a joint in a first configuration, wherein the stiffener is preferably substantially planar, and a second configuration when a patient's muscle is under contraction such that the stiffener allows some joint movement but resists flexion of the joint to impede joint movement. The stiffener rebounds to its first configuration after the muscle contraction has terminated. The orthosis may be used to impede the movement of any joint, including a wrist joint and finger joints, an elbow joint, a knee joint, and an ankle joint and toe joints. Preferably, the flexible stiffener is made from a heat treated and tempered spring steel so that is has desirable dynamic and elastic properties. | 03-17-2011 |
20110071449 | Fulcrum Knee Brace - A brace for supporting a knee joint is disclosed which is specifically adapted to restrict lateral movement of the knee joint in addition to preventing hyperextension of the user's leg. The brace is formed by a rigid proximal member that fully covers the front and sides of the knee and extends partially over the tibia and a rigid distal member which overlaps the proximal member in the area of the knee joint while additionally extending over a portion of the upper leg of the user. The rigid members are attached together with a pair of hinge pins disposed on opposite sides of the knee with a primary pivot axis to allow bending of the knee joint. Attached to the inner surface of the proximal member is a knee pad which is used to provide a firm interface between the proximal member and the area of the knee joint. The knee brace further comprising at least two strap members attached to said shell members and extensible about the leg of the user. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071450 | Pivot mechanism for a joint support - A pivot mechanism for a joint support has a connector, a first support and a second support. The connector has multiple slots. The first support and the second support are mounted pivotally in the connector and rotate synchronously, and each has a protrusion. The protrusions are adjusted to mount in the slots of the connector and to limit an angle between the first and second support to a determined range. Then, the pivot mechanism is attached around a joint of a patient to limit joint movement within the determined range, which can be adjusted easily during rehabilitation. | 03-24-2011 |
20110082402 | Orthopedic Brace Having a Length-Adjusting Mechanism and a Lockable Rotation Hinge - An orthopedic brace is provided with an adjustable support assembly having a support arm, a housing and a locking mechanism. The housing includes a travel track which slidably receives the support arm. The locking mechanism includes a lock lever which selectively applies a sufficient force to the support arm to prevent slidable displacement of the support arm in the travel track. The orthopedic brace is further provided with a hinge having a first rotation plate, a second rotation plate, a pivotal connector connecting the first and second rotation plates, a rotation limiting mechanism, and a rotation locking mechanism. | 04-07-2011 |
20110098617 | TORSO ASSIST OTHOSIS - An orthopedic support device with an upper body engaging portion and a lower body engaging portion connected by a hinge or pivot and including a spring assist device. The orthopedic support device configured to provide assistance to a user in returning the user's torso from a forward leaned position to a vertical position. The device may be selectively engaged to permit the user to sit normally while wearing the device. The spring assist device may include a coil spring. The spring may be changeable to adapt to the level of assistance an individual user requires. The spring assist device may include a preload adjustment. | 04-28-2011 |
20110098618 | Cable Knee Brace System - It is the object of the invention to provide a knee bracing system that bolsters the body's natural ligaments to reduce the knees proneness to injury or re-injury. The invention is a cable system that acts much like the body's natural ACL and MCL. The cables are routed around the knee joint in a way that resists the forces that cause excessive joint movement and injury to the ACL and or MCL. As the leg travels through the range of motion the cables provide external hyper extension, bending, and rotation support preventing the tibia bone from moving forward (hyper extending) or twisting (lateral rotation) and or laterally bending with respect to the femur. | 04-28-2011 |
20110105969 | METHOD AND ORTHOTIC SYSTEM FOR REHABILITATING NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED GAIT - A gait corrective and neural rehabilitative method and orthotic bracing system for use on a patient's lower leg, foot and ankle is provided. The method and system comprises an ankle foot orthosis having a flexible foot plate for positioning below a foot of the patient, an upwardly extending strut connected to the foot plate at a lower end and a cuff system and strap attached the strut for positioning around a shin area of the patient's lower and for securing the ankle foot orthosis to the patient's lower leg. A knee brace is also provided and has at least one upwardly extending strut, at least one hinge member intermediately disposed there along, a means for attaching the knee brace to the patient's lower leg, a means for providing leg swing assistance and a means for increasing patient proprioception. | 05-05-2011 |
20110112452 | Adjustable Knee Orthosis - A knee orthosis comprises an upper leg attachment and a lower leg attachment. In addition, the knee orthosis includes a hinge joint extending between the upper leg attachment and the lower leg attachment. The hinge joint includes an upper arm having a first end fixed to the upper leg attachment and a second end opposite the first end. The second end including a semi-spherical surface. Further, the hinge joint includes a lower arm having a first end fixed to the lower leg attachment and a second end opposite the first end. The second end including a semi-spherical surface that mates with the semi-spherical surface of the second end of the upper arm. | 05-12-2011 |
20110137220 | KNEE-JOINT ORTHOSIS - In a knee-joint orthosis for guiding the patella of a patient during the transition from an extended position to a flexed position of the knee joint and vice versa, with a fastening means ( | 06-09-2011 |
20110152736 | Brace having a Force Indicator - A hinge brace includes a hinge unit having medial and lateral plates enclosing a hinge mechanism, a sensing unit operatively connected to the hinge mechanism for sensing a force applied by the brace onto a user's knee. The hinge brace also includes a display unit that is operatively connected to the sensing unit for indicating a level of force applied to the user's knee by the brace. | 06-23-2011 |
20110178448 | ORTHOPEDIC OR PROSTHETIC SUPPORT DEVICE - An orthopedic or prosthetic support device is arranged to conform and secure to a limb of a wearer. The device includes a resilient support member adapted to extend about a limb, and a tensioning element associated with the support member. An adjustment system is connected to the support member and engages the tensioning element. The adjustment system is arranged to incrementally adjust and retain the tensioning element relative to the support member. | 07-21-2011 |
20110201983 | Dynamic Stabilizing Knee Support System - A knee brace assembly with a proximal compression system adapted to be secured to the thigh and a distal compression system adapted to be secured to the calf. The brace includes lateral and distal hinge assemblies connecting the proximal compression system and the distal compression system to permit rotational movement of the proximal compression system with respect to the distal compression system. At least one inelastic strap extends around the proximal compression system and the distal compression system. The strap is leveraged to tighten the proximal compression system and the distal compression system to compress soft tissue in the thigh and calf when the leg is extended, but to release the proximal compression system and the distal compression system when the leg is in flexion. | 08-18-2011 |
20110218470 | OVER-MOLDED FLEXIBLE KNEE BRACE - A fitted hinge brace for supporting a joint that employs a flexible over-molding over hinge arms. The over-molded hinge brace dynamically conforms to the shape of the wearer in real-time, working with the wearer's body to provide comfortable support. The hinge brace includes first and second cuffs with flexible over-molding formed over medial and lateral hinges. The medial and lateral hinges each include a hinge arm and a hinge plate with geared portion. The geared portions of the medial hinge plate of the first cuff fit between the geared portions of the medial hinge plate of the second cuff, and the geared portions of the lateral hinge plate of the first cuff fit between the geared portions of the lateral hinge plate of the second cuff. | 09-08-2011 |
20110237991 | SHOULDER ORTHORSIS - A shoulder orthosis is utilized to effect relative movement between bones in a body of a patient. The orthosis includes a base section which is connected with a trunk of a patient's body, an upper arm section which is connected with an upper portion of an arm of the patient, and a lower arm section which is connected with a lower portion of the arm of a patient. An interconnection between the base section and upper arm section of the orthosis is disposed beneath an axilla between the trunk and arm of the patient. A main drive assembly is operable to rotate the lower arm section of the orthosis relative to the upper arm section of the orthosis to pivot a humerus bone in the upper arm of the patient relative to a scapula bone in a shoulder of the patient. A secondary drive assembly is operable to move the lower arm section and upper arm section relative to the base section of the orthosis to move the upper arm of the patient into alignment with the shoulder of the patient. | 09-29-2011 |
20110237992 | ADJUSTABLE ORTHOTIC DEVICE - An orthotic brace includes a proximal support section pivotally connected to a distal support section, and each having a medial frame and a lateral frame connected to width adjustment plates. At least one angle adjusting component provided in the lateral or medial frames allows angular adjustment of the brace. The width adjustment plates include lateral and medial slots through which fixing members pass to engage the respective frame portions. This permits the space between the lateral frame and the medial frame to be adjusted according to the size of the wearer's body part. Proximal and distal shells are adjustably positioned on the width adjustment plates via a series of positioning holes axially arranged along the shells which selectively engage a fixing member passing through a positioning slot on the width adjustment plates. This allows for the shells to be both axially adjusted and positioned along the width of the brace. | 09-29-2011 |
20110251539 | Orthotic Joint Having Two Function Means for Forming a Resilient Dorsal Abutment and a Resilient Plantar Abutment - The invention relates to an orthotic joint, in particular ankle joint for a leg orthosis, comprising a joint part with a splint mounting and a stirrup which is connected to the joint part to be pivotable about an axis A and has a dorsal and a plantar abutment surface wherein on both sides of the axis A, on the joint part is formed a channel, in which one function means, each, for forming a dorsal or plantar abutment for the stirrup or its abutment surfaces is arranged, which is characterised in that each function means comprises a cup spring arrangement. | 10-13-2011 |
20110275970 | ELASTIC BRACE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE - Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the assembly may be able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports. | 11-10-2011 |
20110282255 | KNEE ORTHOSIS SWING ASSIST MECHANISM - A knee orthosis gait swing assist mechanism is provided having an adjustable portion and upper and lower fulcrum points, each of the upper and lower fulcrum points attaching opposing ends of an elastic band, the elastic band stretching over the adjustable portion. | 11-17-2011 |
20110301520 | ADJUSTABLE BRACE - An adjustable brace includes a first portion for supporting one surface of a patient and a plurality of adjustable portions that allow the internal cross section of the brace to be adjusted. When a limb is injured, a patient may have a swollen limb and the adjustable brace can be set to a large cross section. As the limb heals, the swelling decreases and the limb cross section also decreases due to atrophy. The adjustable couplings are adjusted to reduce the cross section to properly fit the limb of the patient and provide proper protection and support during the healing process. | 12-08-2011 |
20110306911 | ADJUSTABLE RESISTANCE JOINT BRACE - An adjustable resistance joint brace with a pair of pivotally interconnected semi-flexible struts compressing a rubber disc washer to impart resistance during knee, elbow, ankle and hip flexion and extension. A manually adjustable knob controls the amount of resistance by squeezing together the upper strut, a rubber disc washer in between, and the lower strut. The brace includes a sleeve for housing the struts and the brace opposes movements when the struts articulate about a transverse axis corresponding to the anatomical pivot axis of the body joint of the knee, elbow, ankle, and hip. At the pivot axis, a turn of the knob clockwise tightens the brace and a counterclockwise turn of the knob would lessen the resistance. The brace has application for dynamic sports movements, daily routine movements, rehabilitation and weightlessness strength training. | 12-15-2011 |
20110313336 | ADJUSTABLE ORTHOPEDIC BOOT - An orthopedic boot has two leg supports connected adjustably to a foot support via two joint assemblies. Each joint assembly has a securing panel, a connecting panel, a guide panel, two limiting members and two holding members. The securing panel is mounted securely on the foot support and has two engaging grooves each having engaging cavities. The connecting panel is mounted securely to one leg support and is pivotally connected to the securing panel. The limiting members has a resilient segment, an engaging pin and a locking tab. The engaging pin is mounted slidably in one of the engaging grooves, engages one of the engaging cavities and selectively abuts the connecting panel. The locking tab is spaced from a periphery of the guide panel to define a locking gap. The holding members are held respectively in the locking gaps and abut respectively against the locking tabs. | 12-22-2011 |
20110319799 | Ankle Foot Orthosis - An ankle foot orthosis to be worn inside a common shoe that corrects ankle pronation by gently axially rotating and rolling the foot in the corrective direction by pulling from the shin assembly while further enhancing the corrective rolling with strategically placed posts on the medial edge of the sole. Rigidity of the foot assembly is paired with the flexibility of the shin assembly for donning a foot into the device when combined with a wide variety of common shoes. Features are also provided to A) support the longitudal, transverse, metatarsal, and peroneal arches, thus enhancing the stability of the foot; and B) to support the plantar vault, thus enhancing the stability of the foot. | 12-29-2011 |
20110319800 | KNEE BRACE - The invention provides a knee stabilizing brace which is usable regardless of a damaged portion of a ligament of a knee joint. The knee stabilizing brace includes a brace body which has a back-side body portion applied to a back side of a thigh, a poples, and a back side of a crus, and right and left front-side body portions, which are applied to a front side of the thigh, a kneecap, and a front side of the crus, right and left support stays for reinforcement, and upper and lower fastening bands for fastening the brace body 1 around a thigh portion, wherein the brace body is fitted around a knee portion by overlapping and engaging surface fasteners of the right and left front-side body portions, four ring-like fasteners are provided on upper, lower, right, and left sides of the back side of the back-side body portion, four engaging regions are set to upper, lower, right, and left sides of the right and left front-side body portions, and first and second fastening bands for patella which are detachably engaged into one of the four ring-like fasteners and one of the four engaging regions are provided. | 12-29-2011 |
20120004584 | JOINT BRACE AND A MOVEMENT RESTRAINING DEVICE THEREFOR - A movement restraining device for use in combination with an elastic wrap of a joint brace includes at least one elongated bendable member including a plurality of spaced-apart strips each of which has opposite strip surfaces parallel to the strip surfaces of the remaining ones of the strips, and first and second retaining plates facing each other. The strips further have first end portions substantially perpendicular to and fixed between the first and second retaining plates, and second end portions extending away from the first and second retaining plates. | 01-05-2012 |
20120016284 | SUPPORTS INCLUDING DUAL PIVOT AXES FOR HINGE JOINT - A support for an area of a body having a hinge joint includes: a flexible, elastically stretchable framework configured to extend across the hinge joint of the area of the body; and a hinge mechanism affixed to the framework. The hinge mechanism includes a strut component and a first arm component connected to the strut component such that the first arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a first pivot axis. A second arm component is connected to the strut component such that the second arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a second pivot axis. The strut component is configured to extend with the framework across the hinge joint such that the first pivot axis is located on a first side of the hinge joint and the second pivot axis is located on a second, opposite side of the hinge joint. | 01-19-2012 |
20120029401 | WALKING DEVICE FOR REMEDYING DROP FOOT - A walking device for remedying or alleviating symptoms of drop foot, the device wearable with an article of footwear, the device including a backing plate, wherein the backing plate includes an upper portion hingedly secured to a lower portion, a strap secured to the upper portion of the backing plate and extending outwardly therefrom for operatively securing to itself about a leg of a person, a spring including a first end secured to the strap, and a clip secured to a second end of the spring, wherein the clip is operatively arranged to engage with a pair of eyelets for laces of the footwear. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029402 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE HAVING A PATIENT COMPLIANCE SYSTEM - An orthopedic device includes a strut assembly having a resilient shell defining opposed first and second sides, and a patient compliance system. The patient compliance includes a tightening strap connecting the first and second sides of the shell. The tightening strap has first and second end portions arranged for incremental uni-directional adjustment relative to at least one of the first and second sides of the strut assembly. The tightening strap is arranged to bend the shell and draw the first and second sides thereof toward one another. | 02-02-2012 |
20120035517 | ORTHOTIC FITTING HAVING A KNEE GUIDE JOINT - An orthotic fitting has a knee guide joint and two leg parts, which can be rigidly connected to a lower leg mounting part and an upper leg mounting part, respectively. The knee guide joint has a four-joint arrangement having four axially parallel joints, arranged so that, at the ends of the leg parts in each case angled lever parts are configured, each having two swivel bearings arranged at a distance from each other, and that in each case the swivel bearing of an angled lever part closer to the leg is connected to the swivel bearing of the other angled lever part further from the leg, in each case by a swivel element. | 02-09-2012 |
20120035518 | WEARABLE DEVICE - A wearable device includes a unitary first frame assembly which is integrally formed from first and second polymeric materials. The first frame assembly has a first frame portion formed by the first polymeric material and extends around part of a second frame portion formed by the second polymeric material. The first frame member includes a flexible first shell and a first connecting portion which depends from the first shell. The second frame portion forms part of the first shell and continuously extends to the first connecting portion without interruption. The second polymeric material has greater rigidity than the first polymeric material. The device also includes a second frame assembly having a second connecting portion which links to the first connecting portion. | 02-09-2012 |
20120046584 | Adjustable Modular Knee Brace - A knee brace including upper and lower pairs of struts articulately interconnected by two ligaments respectively located inside two joint capsules, wherein the upper and lower pairs of struts are respectively removably connected to opposite ends of the two ligaments by upper and lower removable fasteners located inside the two joint capsules, and wherein each joint capsule has a hole to access one of the upper and lower fasteners thereby allowing each of the upper and lower pairs of struts to be disconnected from one another by a single fastener. | 02-23-2012 |
20120046585 | CONFIGURABLE SUBSHELL COMPONENTS IN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES - A coupling device for an orthopedic brace includes an anchoring member for securing to a frame and protruding therefrom, and a subshell arranged to connect to the frame by the anchoring member. The subshell has a locking element for selectively positioning the subshell on the frame at a plurality of locations. The subshell may include an end portion or contoured edge extending beyond a portion of the frame so as to flex relative to the frame. | 02-23-2012 |
20120059296 | HINGE FOR ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES - A hinge for an orthopedic device includes an upper hinge component having a bottom peripheral surface defined by a first geometrical configuration, and a lower hinge component having a top peripheral surface defined by a second geometrical configuration. An outer plate pivotally connects at first location points to the upper and lower hinge components, and a rear component pivotally connects at second location points to the upper and lower hinge components. The hinge has a rotation stop defining a third geometrical configuration defining a top portion corresponding in shape to at least a portion of the bottom peripheral surface and is arranged to directly abut the portion of the bottom peripheral surface. The rotation stop also defines a bottom portion corresponding in shape to at least a portion of the top peripheral surface and is arranged to directly abut the portion of the top peripheral surface. | 03-08-2012 |
20120071803 | Posterior Cruciate Ligament Support Brace - This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for a knee brace providing a dynamic resistance or anterior force to a shank of a leg in order to replicate PCL forces of a healthy PCL. A dynamic force dependent upon knee flexion angle provides faster and safer PCL injury healing since the dynamic force better replicates the forces that a healthy PCL would exert on the tibia and femur. | 03-22-2012 |
20120089064 | Adjustable joint positioning device - A joint positioning device includes a restriction frame having a first straight section, a second straight section and two transverse section connected between the first and second straight sections. Each of the two transverse sections includes multiple connection plates which are pivotably connected to each other so that the two transverse sections can be adjustable to meet the desired curvatures of the patients. | 04-12-2012 |
20120089065 | Limb protection device - A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The tension members extend between a proximal cuff above the joint to a distal cuff below it, and pass over a pad at the apex of the joint, redirecting the tension members. In order that the cuffs are supported in position so that the tension members can effectively support the joint, they are spaced away from the joint by compression members bearing on proximal and distal bolsters, in turn located positively by the boney structure of the joint. | 04-12-2012 |
20120150084 | KNEE BRACE WITH A RECIPROCAL HINGE - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a knee brace comprises: an upper brace positioned at a thigh region of a wearer when the knee brace is worn; a lower brace positioned at a shin region of the wearer when the knee brace is worn; and a reciprocal hinge connecting the upper brace to the lower brace such that the lower brace is rotatable with respect to the upper brace. The reciprocal hinge includes: a guide plate connected to either the upper brace or the lower brace, and having a first and a second guide hole intersecting one another and forming a preset angle; a first and a second moving body which move along the first and second guide holes, respectively; and a connecting bar, one end of which is connected to either the upper brace or the lower brace and the other end of which is rotatably coupled to the first and second moving bodies, such that the connecting bar is rotated with respect to the guide plate according to the movement of the first and second moving bodies along the first and second guide holes, respectively. | 06-14-2012 |
20120179079 | ORTHOTIC APPARATUS - In one embodiment of the invention, an orthotic apparatus includes a frame structure having an upper frame portion moveable relative to a lower frame portion. The orthotic apparatus further includes at least one strap attached to the upper frame portion and the lower frame portion of the frame structure. The at least one strap and the frame structure, together, are configured to apply a therapeutic moment to a joint of a limb responsive to positioning the limb within a limb-receiving space formed between the at least one strap and the frame structure. | 07-12-2012 |
20120197167 | HIP ORTHOSIS, METHOD FOR PREVENTING THE DISLOCATION OF A HIP AND USE OF A HIP ORTHOSIS - A hip orthosis, provided with a trunk engaging part and an upper leg engaging part which are intercoupled by coupling means, wherein the coupling comprise at least one resilient element for operatively preventing an adducting movement of an upper leg engaged by the upper leg engaging part by means of spring force. | 08-02-2012 |
20120203156 | ADJUSTABLE ORTHOSIS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF A LIMB - Systems, devices and methods for treating a targeted body tissue (e.g., bone, soft tissue, muscle, ligaments, etc.) by stimulating the body tissue with an electric current are described herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first orthosis member that includes a first electrode. The first orthosis member is configured to be disposed about a first portion of a limb of a user of the apparatus such that the first electrode is in contact with the first portion of the limb. The apparatus includes a second orthosis member that includes a second electrode. The second orthosis member is configured to be disposed about a second portion of the limb such that the second electrode is in contact with the second portion of the limb. A connector is configured to couple the second orthosis member to the first orthosis member and the connector has a selectively adjustable length. | 08-09-2012 |
20120215145 | ORTHOTIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECURING THE SAME - An orthotic device includes a frame having a first shell defining front and rear surfaces, and extending longitudinally into the anterior and posterior sides of the brace. A tightening mechanism is mounted onto the first shell, and has a ratchet strap located along the rear surface of the first shell and a ratchet device mounted on the front surface of the first shell. An elongate tensioning device having a first end portion is connected to the ratchet strap. | 08-23-2012 |
20120220909 | Frame for an orthopedic brace having a truss structure and an associated strapping system - A frame is provided for an orthopedic brace having an upper frame assembly, a lower frame assembly, a first hinge and a second hinge. The first and second hinges dynamically connect the upper and lower frame assemblies. The upper or lower frame assembly includes a truss unit which defines a triangle. The first side of the triangle is a substantially vertical longitudinal strut. The second side of the triangle is a first cross beam which is substantially horizontal or diagonal. The third side of the triangle is a diagonal second cross beam. | 08-30-2012 |
20120220910 | KNEE SUPPORT DEVICE HAVING ADJUSTABLE OPENINGS AT OPPOSING ENDS - The knee support relates to a device for stabilizing movement of the patella and providing lateral support to a knee joint, and in particular, to a knee support device having independently adjustable openings at opposing ends thereof, wherein the adjustable openings accommodate various sized legs and permit a user to independently adjust the compression acting on the proximal and distal sections of the knee joint. | 08-30-2012 |
20120232449 | REHABILITATION EXERCISE AID - The present invention relates to a rehabilitation exercise aid. The exercise aid includes an actuator for extending from a first body part. An alarm unit can be fastened to a second body part and coupled to the actuator. The alarm unit is configured to generate an alarm when the first body part moves beyond a target relative to the second body part. In one embodiment, the actuator includes an elongate biasing means for biasing the alarm unit toward the first body part. | 09-13-2012 |
20120259259 | METHOD FOR CORRECTING PATHOLOGICAL CONFIGURATIONS OF SEGMENTS OF THE LOWER EXTREMITIES AND DEVICE FOR REALIZING SAME - The invention relates to a method for the step-by-step correction of the position of the longitudinal axes of segments of the lower extremities in the horizontal and/or frontal and/or sagittal planes, that comprises the simultaneous dosed correction of the imbalance of forces in the muscles supporting the corresponding joints, the reduction of the pathological configurations of the segments, and the fixation of corrected segments using at least one module of a modular exoskeleton capable of individual adjustment for bringing, during each step, the position of the longitudinal axis of each segment closer to the physiologically correct position, and for permitting movements about the corrected rotation axes of the joints within a predetermined range defined by the modular exoskeleton. The proposed device for correcting pathological configurations of segments of the lower extremities comprises a modular exoskeleton, the modules of which can be used independently or in various combinations. The modular exoskeleton comprises at least one adjustable pelvis belt ( | 10-11-2012 |
20120271211 | ORTHOPEDIC KNEE BRACE WITH DYNAMICALLY CHANGING MEDIAL AND LATERAL HINGES - An orthopedic knee brace includes an upper medial upright; a lower medial upright; an upper lateral upright; a lower lateral upright; a medial hinge connected rotatably to the upper and lower medial uprights; a lateral hinge connected rotatably to the upper and lower lateral uprights; and wherein one of the medial and lateral hinges is configured such that its respective uprights rotate from a flexion to an extended relative positioning while striking a radially-decreasing arc, while the other of the medial and lateral hinges is configured such that its respective uprights rotate from a flexion to an extended relative positioning while striking a radially-increasing arc. | 10-25-2012 |
20120296248 | SUPPORT BODY FOR KNEE ORTHOSES AND/OR KNEE JOINT BRACES - A support body ( | 11-22-2012 |
20120302932 | JOINT FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC BRACE WITH TWO ADJUSTABLE ANGULAR RANGE UPRIGHTS - A joint with adjustable angular range for a knee brace or other orthopedic braces with two uprights or rods fitted as auxiliary supports for the joints of the human body. The rods consist of two plates connected with rivets, which represent the four joint points of the articulated four-sided figure between the lower upright and the upper upright. Between the plates and the uprights wedges are inserted shaped to the necessary angular range. There is at least one groove and a lowered area which accommodates two teeth of respective tabs located at the two ends of a spring fixed to the outer plate. | 11-29-2012 |
20120323154 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE, USE OF ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An orthopedic device includes an elongate and rigid or semirigid strut assembly, an arcuate cuff pivotally secured to the strut assembly, and a strap securing to the cuff and forming an adjustable circumferential configuration therewith. A tensioning device may be mounted on the cuff and coupled to the strap in order to incrementally adjust the tensioning device among a plurality of preselected levels such that a first end of the strap secures to the tensioning device and a second end of the strap couples to the cuff. A soft-good assembly connects to the strut assembly and has a flexible stay embedded within with a plurality of layers. The soft-good assembly is adapted to form an adjustable circumferential loop with the stay only located within a segment short of the circumference of the loop. | 12-20-2012 |
20120330203 | Orthopedic Knee Brace Supplemental Support - Disclosed is a supplemental support that is designed to prevent a knee brace from migrating out of position. The device comprises an inelastic, elongated strap with hook fasteners on its inward surface and loop fasteners on its outward surface adapted to connect a knee brace to a waist support. A loop is provided at the upper end of the strap for securing to a conventional waist belt, while a protective cover secures over any exposed length of strap to prevent chaffing or damage to clothing. The hook fasteners secure to the neoprene fabric or any exposed loop fasteners on a conventional knee brace, or alternatively the strap is inserted between the brace straps and the neoprene to ensure that the brace does not move along the user's leg. When positioned between a waist belt and a knee brace, the device ensures the brace remains in position during activity. | 12-27-2012 |
20130006156 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE HAVING ANTEROPOSTERIOR ARTICULATION - An orthopedic device in the form of an unloading osteoarthritic knee brace has proximal and distal frame members with a flexion-extension hinge positioned between the proximal and distal frame members. At least one articulating free hinge is positioned in an upright between the flexion-extension hinge and one of the proximal and distal frame members. The free hinge provides free rotation of the proximal or distal frame member about the anteroposterior axis with respect to the flexion-extension hinge. | 01-03-2013 |
20130012852 | WALKING ASSIST DEVICE - A walking assist device having a safety mechanism that mitigates an impact upon falling is provided. A walking assist device has an upper and lower leg links, a motor, and a controller. The controller controls the motor to apply torque to the lower leg link. The walking assist device also has a one-way damper which generates a resisting force against rotation of the lower leg link in the knee bending direction, and does not generate a resisting force against rotation of the lower leg link in the knee straightening direction. The controller engages the one-way damper while controlling the motor to apply torque to the lower leg link in the knee straightening direction, and disengages the one-way damper while controlling the motor to apply torque to the lower leg link in the knee bending direction. | 01-10-2013 |
20130018293 | Hinge for Knee Joint Orthoses, Knee Joint Prostheses and/or BracesAANM Wayd; KurtAACI WienAACO ATAAGP Wayd; Kurt Wien ATAANM Grafinger; JosefAACI WienAACO ATAAGP Grafinger; Josef Wien ATAANM Frass; AlbertAACI ModlingAACO ATAAGP Frass; Albert Modling AT - A hinge for knee joint orthoses, prostheses and/or braces includes first and second hinge brackets overlappingly connected to each other at their ends so that with increasing angle therebetween, a combined rolling and sliding movement is effected in a plane defined by the two hinge brackets. Curves and guide elements at the overlapping ends of the hinge brackets interact such that with increasing angle therebetween, a combined rolling and sliding movement of the second hinge bracket is effected in the plane defined by the two hinge brackets in a direction which leads substantially radial to the axis of the first hinge bracket into the quadrant enclosed between the two hinge brackets, wherein the center of rotation of the two hinge brackets remains substantially stationary for an angle between the hinge brackets of between 0 and 25°. | 01-17-2013 |
20130035623 | Knee Brace with Improved Gait Swing Assist - A knee brace including a swing assist system for the storage and return of energy is disclosed. The knee brace optionally includes bladders for the application of pressure to the knee joint and/or shin of a patient. An optional swing assist mechanism is present at the hinge(s) of the brace, aiding in the extension of the patient's leg and, therefore, correcting the patient's gait. | 02-07-2013 |
20130041300 | Knee Orthosis with Hinged Shin and Thigh Cuffs - A disclosed knee orthosis has two vertical struts positioned on opposed sides of a knee joint in a generally parallel relationship. Each vertical strut has a hinge member located at a general middle portion; each vertical strut has a top and bottom end portion. An upper thigh cuff attaches at opposed ends to the upper end portions of the two vertical struts whereas a lower shin cuff attaches at opposed ends to the lower end portions. The lower shin cuff has a pair of hinges located proximal to the shin cuff opposed ends for permitting the shin cuff to pivot downwardly away from a shin of a person wearing the knee orthosis. An alternate embodiment employs hinges located proximal to the thigh cuff opposed ends for permitting the thigh cuff to pivot upwardly away from a thigh of a person when the same motion is performed. | 02-14-2013 |
20130046218 | APPARATUS AND CLUTCH FOR USING CONTROLLED STORAGE AND RELEASE OF MECHANICAL ENERGY TO AID LOCOMOTION - The subject matter described herein includes an apparatus and a clutch for using controlled storage and release of mechanical energy to aid in locomotion. One exemplary apparatus includes a frame including an upper portion configured to mechanically couple to a leg of the subject on a calf side of an ankle joint of the subject and a lower portion pivotally attached to the upper portion configured to mechanically couple to a foot of the subject on a foot side of the ankle joint of the subject. The apparatus include a rotary clutch and an elastic element coupled between the upper and lower portions of the frame to control periods of energy storage and release by the elastic element. | 02-21-2013 |
20130053741 | JOINT FOR ARTICULATIONS WITH PSEUDO-ELASTIC ELEMENTS - A joint for articulations with pseudo-elastic elements comprising a pair of coupled box-shaped elements ( | 02-28-2013 |
20130085433 | BRACE FOR CORRECTION OF HUMERAL FRACTURES - A brace is provided for treating humeral fractures. The brace is secured to a patient's humerus and forearm. The brace utilizes a hinge system which enables the portion of the brace secured to the patient's forearm to rotate in a plurality of planes relative to the portion of the brace secured to the patient's humerus. The hinge system allows the brace to be adjusted to the most advantageous position for the patient. Once the brace has been adjusted to the most advantageous position, the hinge system can be locked so that the brace remains in that position. | 04-04-2013 |
20130110020 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR DYNAMICALLY TREATING THE KNEE | 05-02-2013 |
20130144197 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR DYNAMICALLY TREATING OSTEOARTHRITIS - An orthopedic device has upper and lower frames hingedly connected to each other by first and second primary hinges on opposed sides of the device and providing movement between flexion and extension. Each of the upper and lower frames includes opposed first and second medial-lateral portions connected by a central portion. A force strap is connected to the upper and lower frames and spiraling therebetween, and the force strap generally extends at a first location proximate to the first primary hinge and is generally urged in a first direction at the first location to the second primary hinge. The upper frame is rigid or semi-rigid, and includes means for permitting movement in proximal-distal directions and means for permitting movement in lateral-medial directions. | 06-06-2013 |
20130150761 | HINGE USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A device and method for using the device arranged to maintain anatomical alignment between a joint by creating a dynamic load around the joint to restore and maintain the anatomical alignment. The orthotic device uses a hinge to create a directed force on a tibia by maintaining misalignment of an instant center of rotation (ICoR) of the hinge at a position relative to an anatomical knee joint. | 06-13-2013 |
20130165830 | ORTHOSIS AND METHOD OF USE FOR TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF DROPFOOT - A functional electrical stimulation brace responsive to various positions of an intended wearer's foot. The device includes a plurality of sensors positioned at different locations under the intended wearer's foot to detect the current position of the foot. Outputs from the sensors are fed to a controller that uses logic to activate an electrical stimulation unit that stimulates the peroneal muscles of a patient at the appropriate times during the patient's gait. The device may also employ mechanical stabilization of the ankle in addition to the functional electrical stimulation by means of an ankle foot orthosis with a variable resistance hinge. The electrodes are embedded in fixed locations in the brace upper portion so that optimal location of the electrodes relative to the peroneal muscles is maintained every time the device is applied. Also provided is a method for assistance and rehabilitation for a patient by electrical stimulation of the peroneal muscles. In the method, the position of the foot is detected and the peroneal muscles are stimulated responsive to particular positions of the patient's foot in order to activate the muscles at the appropriate times during the patient's gait. The device also provides lateral and torsional stability by means of the ankle-foot orthosis. | 06-27-2013 |
20130172797 | Orthotic strapping system - An orthotic strapping system that loosens all or a portion of a strap by capturing the angular movement of an orthotic joint to move the attachment point of the strap. This can be done with cabling or by using rotating cams and rigid linkages to connect them. | 07-04-2013 |
20130178771 | POST OPERATIVE KNEE BRACE WITH UNIFORM SYMMETRICAL LATERAL ADJUSTMENT - A knee brace incorporates an upper attachment assembly received anteriorly on a thigh of and a lower attachment assembly to be received on a lower leg of a patent. Medial and lateral longitudinal supports are interconnected at medial and lateral hinges. An outer lateral arcuate support plate is attached to a first end of the lateral longitudinal support and an outer medial arcuate support plate is attached to a first end of the medial longitudinal support. Symmetrical lateral adjustment is accomplished with an anterior arcuate support plate and a lateral adjustment ratchet mounted to the anterior support plate. A lateral adjustment strap extends from the lateral arcuate support plate through the lateral adjustment ratchet. A lateral adjustment strap extends from the medial arcuate support plate through the lateral adjustment ratchet and rotation of the lateral adjustment ratchet symmetrically expands or retracts the lateral adjustment straps. | 07-11-2013 |
20130178772 | Soft Orthopedic Knee Brace for Treatment of Osteoarthritis - An orthopedic knee brace is provided having a sleeve, a longitudinal support assembly and a strapping system. The sleeve is positionable over a knee with the longitudinal support assembly engaging the sleeve. The longitudinal support assembly includes an upper support member, a lower support member and a hinge positionable in engagement with the knee. The strapping system includes a strap extending in a helical path across a lower point on the upper support member proximal to the hinge to an upper point on the upper support member or in a helical path across an upper point on the lower support member proximal to the hinge to a lower point on the lower support member. | 07-11-2013 |
20130190669 | Knee Brace - Disclosed and claimed herein is an improved leg brace having a thigh frame, a shank frame, a knee assembly rotatably coupling the thigh frame to the shank frame, and a shoe component attached to the shank frame; the knee assembly having a spring, clutch, means for engaging the clutch; and programmable means for engaging the clutch at a selected angle between the thigh frame and shank frame. | 07-25-2013 |
20130211300 | HINGED ANKLE BRACE - A hinged ankle brace having a semi-rigid ankle cuff and a semi-rigid foot bed rotatably connected by a medial hinge and a lateral hinge provides enhanced stability and support to a wearer's ankle. The medial hinge of the ankle brace may be higher than the lateral hinge to accurately replicate the bending motion of an ankle. The ankle brace also includes ratchetably interconnected semi-rigid straps. These semi-rigid straps provide a semi-rigid structure encircling the ankle of a wearer for enhanced support. The ratchet mechanism may include a curved window that enables angular adjustment of the ratchting straps. The ankle brace may also include a soft inner liner and a soft outer sleeve. The outer sleeve is configured to provide compression to the semi-rigid shell, which in turn provides additional compression to the ankle. The semi-rigid foot bed may include posterior extensions that cup and support the wearer's heel, and a posterior cut-out portion that receives the wearer's heel. | 08-15-2013 |
20130245522 | RIGID BRACES WITH TENSIONING SYSTEM - A brace for application to a body joint, the brace including a substantially rigid brace substrate and a tensioning system for imparting tension to the substrate for adjusting the contour or angulation of the substrate. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245523 | PATELLOFEMORAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A patellofemoral brace or support has a main substrate, a hinge located on at least one of the lateral and medial sides, and a support system coupled to the main substrate and the hinge. The support system has a compression element removably securable over the main substrate and a cable having a first end anchored to a pivoting element connected to the hinge and a second end anchored to the compression element. The cable engages the hinge such that articulation of the hinge from an extension position to a flexion position pulls the compression element toward the hinge to exert a generally medial force over the main substrate. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245524 | KNEE ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS - A Knee-Ankle-Foot-Orthoses (KAFO) brace mechanically generates a knee extensor moment and allows for a flexed knee during STS, allowing for reduced upper body demand to be placed on the patient. An orthosis comprises a femoral brace and a tibial brace connected together with a pivot to form a knee joint between the femoral brace and the tibial brace, and a knee extension moment generator at the knee joint. Also, a foot brace may be connected to the tibial brace to form an ankle joint with an ankle plantar flexion moment generator disposed about the ankle joint. | 09-19-2013 |
20130253396 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - A hinge assembly for an orthopedic device having a pivoting assembly and a spring biased lock for locking the pivoting assembly in place. The hinge assembly also includes flexion and extension stop assemblies arranged for selectively locking onto notches formed along an arcuate channel located on an inner plate of the hinge assembly. | 09-26-2013 |
20130281898 | FOOT AND ANKLE ORTHOSES THAT ENABLE NATURAL MOVEMENT OF THE FOOT - An ankle brace includes upper and lower members with a hinge therebetween. The hinge is configured to be positioned at a location that corresponds to, or at least approximately corresponds to, a true axis of rotation of an individual's foot relative to the tibia bone in his or her lower leg. That axis of rotation is located below the tibialtalor junction, along which tibia and talus articulate as the foot is moved between dorsiflexion and plantarflexion orientations. A foot orthosis includes an arch support that is configured to support at least a portion of a longitudinal arch of an individual's foot regardless of whether or not a ground reaction force is applied to the arch support or to the foot. Such an arch support and an orthosis of which it is a part may be configured to exert an upward force on the longitudinal arch regardless of whether or not any weight is applied to the foot or to the arch support. The arch support may be configured to follow or substantially follow a path of the posterior tibial tendon through the ankle and foot. An orthsis may include both the arch support and the hinge. Methods for support ankles and feet are also disclosed. | 10-24-2013 |
20130289458 | KNEE BRACE, AND SET OF OUTER LEG JOINT AND INNER LEG JOINT - A knee brace capable of correction only in a required angle range and of reproducing a normal screw-home movement in a knee joint of a knee osteoarthritis patient having outer and inner leg joints including first and second couplings coupled at coupling portions. The coupling portion includes a cam groove, a long groove, a rotation fulcrum shaft, and a cam shaft. When flexing the knee, the rotation fulcrum shaft and the cam shaft slide in the long groove and the cam groove and the second coupling rotates around the coupling portion with respect to the first coupling to flex the leg joints, and when extending the leg joints, the rotation fulcrum shaft and the cam shaft slide in the long groove and the cam groove to move the second coupling on the outer leg side upward and rearward and the second coupling on the inner leg side downward and forward. | 10-31-2013 |
20130296754 | ORTHOTIC JOINT AND KNEE-ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOTIC DEVICE INCORPORATING SAME - An orthotic joint comprising an upper plate, lower plate, cover plate, back plate, first link, second link, coil spring, and extension stop. The coil spring is situated between the lower plate and first link, and as the joint is flexed, the first end of the coil spring travels along a first arcuate edge of the first link. The extension is situated adjacent to the first link. A first pin pivotally connects the first link to the upper plate, a second pin pivotally connects the first link to the back plate, a third pin pivotally connects the second link to the upper plate, and a fourth pin pivotally connects the second link to the back plate. A knee-ankle-foot orthotic device comprising the orthotic joint of the present invention. | 11-07-2013 |
20130331753 | UNIVERSAL KNEE ORTHOSIS DEVICE - A knee orthosis device contains a bladder capable of sequential or cyclical compression of at least two inflatable chambers. An optional gel pack may be removably affixed to an inside surface of the bladder for providing cold therapy to a user. The wrap is preferably provided with removable and relocatable hinge bars. The hinge bars preferably are provided with conjular pads. The hinge bars may be located with the assistance of locating indicia and installed and affixed within the device and affixed at a desired location on an inside surface of the bladder so that the hinges of the hinge bars are positioned over a transverse axis of a user's knee, thereby ensuring that the knee wrap device of the invention provides a universal fit. | 12-12-2013 |
20130331754 | HINGE FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - A hinge for an orthopedic device includes an upper hinge component, a lower hinge component, a first plate pivotally connected at a first location point to the upper hinge component and connected at a second location point to the lower hinge component, and a second plate pivotally connected at the first location point to the upper hinge component and at the second location point to the lower hinge component. A first rotation stop is connected at a third location point to the first and second plates. A center link is pivotally attached at a fourth location point to the upper hinge component and at a fifth location point to the lower hinge component. The center link has a first stop surface arranged to directly abut the first rotation stop. The hinge components and the center link are arranged between the first plate and the second plate. | 12-12-2013 |
20130338554 | Limb protection device - A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338555 | Limb protection device - A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The tension members extend between a proximal cuff above the joint to a distal cuff below it, and pass over a pad at the apex of the joint, redirecting the tension members. In order that the cuffs are supported in position so that the tension members can effectively support the joint, they are spaced away from the joint by compression members bearing on proximal and distal bolsters, in turn located positively by the boney structure of the joint. | 12-19-2013 |
20130345611 | ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS - In one aspect, an ankle foot orthosis generally comprises a leg member, a foot member, and a drive assembly. The leg member is configured to be releasably fastened to a leg of the wearer. The foot member is configured to be releasably fastened to a foot of a wearer, the foot member having anterior and posterior ends. The drive assembly includes a link member hingedly secured to the foot member at a hinge location adjacent to the posterior end of the foot member. | 12-26-2013 |
20140024987 | ORTHOSIS FOR TREATING MUSCLE DISORDERS IN THE ELBOW - An orthosis for treating muscle disorders of the elbow has a body made in one piece from a semi-rigid material. The body includes a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a back joining strap. In the unstressed state, the relative position of the distal and proximal portions maintains the wrist in an extended state. The joining strap is deformable such that when pressure is exerted downward on the palm support, the joining strap is deformed to enable the pivotal movement of the distal portion with respect to the proximal portion about a transverse articulation axis parallel to the flexion-extension axis of the wrist. When pressure is released, the body returns to the unstressed state due to resilience. The distal portion is arranged to pivot with respect to the proximal portion about the articulation axis while assisting the extensor muscles of the wrist. | 01-23-2014 |
20140031732 | EMT Splint - A splint system includes a first base member including at least one connector portion. A second base member including at least one connector portion having a cavity, wherein an interior surface of the cavity includes slidable portions and coupling portions, the first and second base members being aligned to form a longitudinal passage. A shaft member is disposed in the longitudinal passage, and when the coupling portions of the shaft member align with the coupling portions of the second base member, the first and second base members are fixed relative to each other. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031733 | ELBOW BRACE - The invention is for an elbow brace for preventing or reducing muscular and nerve disorders in the region of the elbow, such as tennis elbow. The brace comprises a tubular sleeve adapted for fitting over a wearer's arm with one end terminating above the wearer's elbow and the other end terminating below the wearer's elbow. The sleeve includes a protective opening configured to surround and avoid contact with the medial aspect of the wearer's elbow to protect the medial aspect from contact, pressure and friction. | 01-30-2014 |
20140046234 | Dynamic Load Bearing Shock Absorbing Exoskeletal Knee Brace - The exoskeletal dynamic load bearing shock absorbing knee brace makes use of the energy absorbing characteristics of specifically designed industrial shock absorbers which are held precisely in place by an articulated dynamic exoskeletal structure that is to be secured to the lower limbs of the individual with the injured knee. The exoskeletal structure is designed using the principles of the overcenter linkage to translate and transfer to the shock absorbers a representative fraction of the normal and extra normal ambulatory movements of the lower limbs of the user which makes possible for these shock absorbers to absorb a corresponding amount of energy and provide an alternate load bearing structure parallel to the knees thus introducing a desirable degree of protection for the injured knee. | 02-13-2014 |
20140046235 | Dynamic Load Bearing Shock Absorbing Exoskeletal Knee Brace - The exoskeletal dynamic load bearing shock absorbing knee brace makes use of the energy absorbing characteristics of specifically designed industrial shock absorbers which are held precisely in place by an articulated dynamic exoskeletal structure that is designed not to restrict any freedom of movement when attached to the legs of the individual with the injured knee using the device. The exoskeletal structure is designed using the principles of the overcenter linkage to translate and transfer precisely and accurately in a repeatable manner, to the shock absorbers a representative fraction of the normal and extra normal ambulatory movements of the lower limbs of the user which makes possible for these shock absorbers to absorb a corresponding amount of energy, and provide an alternate load bearing structure parallel to the knees thus introducing a desirable degree of protection for the injured knee. | 02-13-2014 |
20140074001 | SHOULDER ORTHOSIS INCLUDING FLEXION/EXTENSION DEVICE - A shoulder orthosis includes an internal/external rotation device and a flexion/extension device. The internal/extension rotation device is configured to selectively facilitate internal rotation of a shoulder joint of a person and/or external rotation of the shoulder joint of the person. The flexion/extension device is configured to position the shoulder joint of the person in greater than 0 degrees of flexion and/or greater than 0 degrees of extension concurrently with the internal/external rotation device facilitating the internal rotation of the shoulder joint of the person and/or the external rotation of the shoulder joint of the person. | 03-13-2014 |
20140074002 | DYNAMIC STABILIZING KNEE SUPPORT SYSTEM - A knee brace assembly with a proximal compression system adapted to be secured to the thigh and a distal compression system adapted to be secured to the calf. The brace includes lateral and distal hinge assemblies connecting the proximal compression system and the distal compression system to permit rotational movement of the proximal compression system with respect to the distal compression system. At least one inelastic strap extends around the proximal compression system and the distal compression system. The strap is leveraged to tighten the proximal compression system and the distal compression system to compress soft tissue in the thigh and calf when the leg is extended, but to release the proximal compression system and the distal compression system when the leg is in flexion. | 03-13-2014 |
20140088477 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - An orthopedic device has a rigid or semi-rigid frame element defining opposed first and second sides, and is adapted to extend about at least a portion of a limb. The device includes straps formed from a variety of segments having stretchable and substantially inelastic segments. The straps adjustably secure to the frame element, and stretch relative thereto. The device also includes a central strap pad arranged to connect two straps together such that a first strap of the two straps is movable relative to a second strap, and the first and second straps are maintained diagonal relative to one another. | 03-27-2014 |
20140094729 | SUPPORTIVE BELT ASSEMBLY FOR LOWER EXTREMITY ORTHOTIC DEVICES - A multi-segment supportive belt assembly for reducing displacement of one or more orthotic devices on the lower extremities of a user. The supportive belt comprises a first group of segments including a plurality of linking segments linking the supportive belt assembly to the anatomical structure of the user, and a second group of segments including, for each lower extremity, at least one lateral segment connecting adjacent linking segments, the at least one lateral segment being longitudinally aligned with the user's hips, at least one of the lateral segments being adapted to be connected to the one or more orthotic devices. | 04-03-2014 |
20140114222 | LEG BRACE - Provided herein are devices and methods for bracing a leg (e.g., knee braces). Leg braces are provided that immobilize or partially immobilize the knee joint or other portions of the leg, while further providing components for relieving stress associated with body weight of the subject. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114223 | ANKLE BRACE - The ankle brace includes a calf body defining lateral and medial frontal sides spaced by a frontal opening, and first and second straps depending from the first and second frontal sides of the calf body, respectively. The first and second straps are arranged to extend juxtaposed across the opening and secure to the second and first frontal sides, respectively. The brace also includes opposed lateral and medial ankle struts pivotally attached to the calf body, and a footplate connected to the ankle struts. The medial ankle strut has greater rigidity than the lateral ankle strut. The calf body medial section has greater rigidity than the calf body lateral section. | 04-24-2014 |
20140142482 | FLEXING ARRANGEMENT - The present invention is concerned with a flexing arrangement with a wide range of applications. The arrangement has at least one leaf spring structure having a plurality of reusable leaf springs connected together. At least one of the leaf springs is made of essentially of an alloy of nickel and titanium, and the alloy has a nickel content of substantially 50.1-55 at % and a titanium content of substantially 45-49.9 at %. | 05-22-2014 |
20140142483 | DYNAMIC SPLINTS - An outrigger suitable for use with a dynamic splint, the outrigger comprising a support, a lever pivotally connected to the support, and spring means cooperating between the support and the lever to urge the lever to pivot towards a first position, wherein the outrigger further comprises means for adjustably affixing the support to a mounting assembly. The spring means can comprise a coil spring or a cam and cam follower arrangement and the location of the pivot between the lever and support and a joint of a user is suitably configurable, via adjustment of the location of the outrigger on the mounting assembly to provide a substantially constant restoring force to an affected body part throughout a range of movement of the splint. The splint can be used to treat a range of body parts, including finger joints, knee joints, ankle joints, for example. | 05-22-2014 |
20140142484 | ELBOW ORTHOSIS - An orthosis includes a first arm cuff for attachment to a first body portion, a first arm member, a first extension member, a second cuff for attachment to a second body portion, a second arm member, and a second extension member. The orthosis can also include a drive assembly comprising a knob and a shaft. The first cuff and the second cuff may each include at least one cuff strap and at least one loop connector for receiving the at least one cuff strap. A method of using the orthosis includes coupling a first cuff to a first body portion, coupling a second cuff to a second body portion, wherein the second cuff is coupled to the first cuff, and rotating the first and second cuff from a first position to a second position, relative to the second cuff. | 05-22-2014 |
20140148745 | ADJUSTABLE CUFF KNEE BRACE - Provided is a knee brace configured to be easily adjustable to conform to the size of the wearer's limb. Along these lines, the knee brace includes at least one adjustable cuff and an adjustment member coupled to the adjustable cuff for effectuating adjustment of the cuff. The adjustment member is exteriorly positioned relative to the cuff to allow the adjustment member to apply a compressing force upon the cuff to tighten the cuff on the wearer's limb. | 05-29-2014 |
20140148746 | Limb Protection Device - A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from a proximal cuff secured to the limb above the joint to a distal cuff secured to the limb below the joint, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The device may also comprise structure for limiting the range of motion and angular velocity of the joint. | 05-29-2014 |
20140171845 | ORTHOTIC BRACE - A brace for supporting a biomechanical joint includes first and second surface regions disposed relatively distal to the joint on a first side of a limb and a third surface region disposed substantially adjacent to the joint on a second side of the limb so that by applying forces between the surface regions, portion of the joint is cantilevered and pressure is relieved from a cartilage surface region within the joint. | 06-19-2014 |
20140188022 | Traction Hip Brace - A traction hip brace which provides a traction force to the femur, pulling it out and away from the acetabulum. A knee brace element secures around the lower thigh and below the knee at the upper shin using two shells with adjustable straps. An articulating hinge allows bending of the knee. A strut member extends from the knee hinge up to a saddle harness. The strut member has an articulating hinge that can be locked to prevent motion if desired. The terminus end of the strut member is inserted into a holster of the saddle harness worn by the user. The saddle harness is fitted to the user's waist and buttock and provides the anchor point for the end of the strut member. Attachment straps are used to tension the strut member down and away from the saddle harness to exert a traction force on the femur. | 07-03-2014 |
20140207038 | MICRO-ADJUSTABLE TELESCOPING ARMS FOR ORTHOPEDIC BRACES - The adjustable orthopedic strut system comprises a locking system with an incremental or “micro” adjustment method that is size adaptable and easy to use. The adjustable orthopedic strut system comprises a locking system, adjustable support members, struts, and an indented molded track. The adjustable orthopedic strut system improves user fitting and sizing creating better support and comfort. The adjustable orthopedic strut system provides “micro” incremental adjustments on support members to allow strategic positioning of the support members near surgical incisions. Furthermore, the adjustable orthopedic strut system locks and telescopes on a non-interrupted strut surface with minimal “snag” points, thus reducing the difficulty in achieving fine adjustments. The system of the present invention easily indicates and indexes in a molded track and can be reduced in scale to fit many orthopedic devices to provide accurate micro-adjustments to a variety of applications and patients. | 07-24-2014 |
20140213947 | Progressive Force Strap Assembly for Use with an Orthopedic Device - A progressive strap assembly includes an elongate, inelastic body having first and second ends, and an elastic body having first and second ends, the first end of the elastic body anchored to the second end of the inelastic body. The elastic body is arranged to stretch a plurality of lengths and has a maximum stretchable length. A tension limiter is connected to the first and second ends of the elastic body and is arranged to inhibit a predetermined stretchable length of the elastic body short of the maximum stretchable length. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213948 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE HAVING A DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM - An orthopedic device is arranged to apply a dynamic load on a leg of a user. The orthopedic device has a rigid or semi-rigid frame including lower and upper frames, and a hinge assembly connecting the lower and upper frames. A dynamic loading component is used to urge the load on the user's leg on the basis of flexion of the hinge assembly on the basis of tension in an elongate element connecting the dynamic loading component and at least one of the lower and upper frames. A peak load is generated at a flexion angle between extension and maximum flexion of the hinge assembly. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213949 | Orthopedic Brace with Sloping Paddle Members - The flexible, sloping paddle members of an orthopedic brace reduce brace migration. The flexible, sloping paddle members comprise males and/or relief cuts in the paddle members to reduce brace migration and contribute to a better fitting brace. Each paddle member is centrally connected to a connector member and can be flexed around a patient's limb. The face of the paddle member slopes so that when the paddle member is flexed to surround a patient's limb, the face forms a cavity in the shape of a conical section, which is complementary to a patients limb. | 07-31-2014 |
20140221891 | Brace For Unloading Of Medial Or Lateral Joint - A knee brace for easing the symptoms of osteoarthritis is disclosed in which force straps provide a varying unloading force to the knee as the joint is flexed and straightened. The force straps are arranged to alter the degree of angulation between frames of the brace that span the joint, such that abstracting force is applied above and below the joint rather than to the joint itself. A dual hinge brace incorporating a push-pull hinge that alters the degree of angulation between the frames of a knee brace is also described. | 08-07-2014 |
20140276302 | BIASED SUPPORT FOR HINGE JOINT - A support for an area of a body that includes a hinge joint includes a flexible, elastically stretchable framework comprising an integrally molded network of interconnected, elastomeric segments defining a plurality of permanent openings; a structural hinge mechanism affixed to a first side of the framework, and a secondary hinge mechanism affixed to a second side of the framework. The structural hinge mechanism is larger than the secondary hinge mechanism so as to bias the application of pressure towards one side of the hinge joint when the support is secured to the area of the body. The elastomeric segments of the framework are designed in such a way as to asymmetrically assert pressure on the hinge joint when the support is secured to the area of the body. The structural hinge mechanism and the framework work together to bias application of pressure generally in the same direction. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276303 | Orthotic System and Method Utilizing Hydrostatic Compression of Soft Tissue to Unload the Knee and/or Heel up to 100% - An orthotic system and method for a knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFO) or ankle foot orthosis (AFO) capable of removing up to 100% of the weight-bearing forces at the knee and tibia and/or ankle and heel. The KAFO and AFO of the present invention utilize a fully adjustable compound closure system and compression liner to circumferentially compress the soft tissue of the thigh or calf to reduce loading forces on the leg at all points distal to the distal border of the compression liner. The degree of reduction in weight-bearing is adjusted by applying the orthosis with the heel of the individual raised above the foot platform, tightening the compound closure system, allowing the tissue to drop down within the compression liner, assessing the position of the heel above the foot platform, and adjusting the compound closure system to maintain the desired degree of elevation of the heel above the foot platform. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276304 | Friction-Based Orthotic Impedence Modulation Device - The present invention relates to an impedance modulation device for an orthotic application. The device includes a high-stiffness loading spring, a low-stiffness return spring, a shaft having an output connector, and an engagement mechanism. When the engagement mechanism engages the shaft, the device exhibits a high stiffness at the output connector, and wherein when the engagement mechanism disengages the shaft, the device exhibits a low stiffness at the output connector. | 09-18-2014 |
20140323936 | MULTI-FIT ORTHOTIC AND MOBILITY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A multi-fit orthotic structure including an attachment system for coupling the orthotic structure to a wide variety of subjects without requiring a custom fit. In one embodiment, active mobility assistance is provided via an orthotic system capable of integrating a linear actuator and linkage system to deliver torque to the lower leg of a subject to facilitate flexion and/or extension motion of the subject's leg. The orthotic structure is attached to the subject using a textile suspension system which does not require the orthotic structure to interface directly in the knee region or at the lateral areas of the thigh and calf of the subject, thus providing an ideal fit for the widest possible range of subjects with the minimum number of required sizes. | 10-30-2014 |
20140323937 | KNEE BRACE WITH ADJUSTABLE BOLSTER - A knee brace which allows the same bolster pad to be used for either the right or left leg, is adjustable to compensate for the differing angle between men and women and allows individual adjustment for each patient's comfort and brace rotation for proper fit and joint alignment. These characteristics are obtained by a contoured bolster that is selectively mountable at various positions on either side of the shin cross piece depending on whether the brace is for the left or right leg, the bolster always being on the medial side of the shin to contact the flat section on the front of the shin thereby minimizing unwanted rotation of the brace. The bolster pad has a front face with a curvature matched to a curvature of an inner side of the cross piece and a flat on a rear side to contact the front of the shin. | 10-30-2014 |
20140336553 | ACTIVE KNEE ORTHOSIS - A knee orthosis includes two parts, upper and lower, each provided with at least one attachment means linking supporting parts, suitable for attaching said upper and lower parts respectively to a thigh and to a leg. Both parts are linked via bi-centric articulation means suitable for enabling each of said parts to pivot about a common axis between the ends of the supporting parts and an intermediate part forming a connection rod. A cord linking links the common axis between the connection rod connecting an articulation means to the upper portion of the orthosis, with the distal end of an arm forming one of the supporting parts of the lower portion of the orthosis. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336554 | Orthopedic Device Having a Dynamic Control System and Method for Using the Same - An orthopedic device and method for using the same are provided for applying a dynamic load on a leg of a user. The orthopedic device has a rigid or semi-rigid frame including lower and upper frames, and a hinge assembly connecting the lower and upper frames. A dynamic loading component is used to urge the load on the user's leg on the basis of flexion of the hinge assembly on the basis of tension in an elongate element connecting the dynamic loading component and at least one of the lower and upper frames. A peak load is generated at a flexion angle between extension and flexion of the hinge assembly. | 11-13-2014 |
20140343472 | ELASTIC BRACE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE - Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the assembly may be able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports. Some embodiments of the mounting facilities may have through holes. | 11-20-2014 |
20140358053 | POWER ASSISTED ORTHOSIS WITH HIP-KNEE SYNERGY - A power-assisted orthosis is shown and described. The power assisted orthosis may include a knee orthosis adapted to be secured to at least one of a user's knee joint, a hip orthosis adapted to be secured to a user's hip joints, and a first actuator attached with the knee orthosis, the first actuator moveable in conjunction with movement of the at least one of the user's knee joint. The power assisted orthosis may also include a second actuator attached to the hip orthosis, the second actuator moveable in conjunction with movement of the user's hip joints, and a valve in fluid communication with a port of at least one of the first and second actuators, where the valve controls fluid flow within the at least one of the first and second actuators to lock or unlock at least one of the first and second actuators. | 12-04-2014 |
20140358054 | STRAPS FOR DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - According to an embodiment, a system for tightening an article about a limb includes a reel based closure system having a tension member that is guided about the article and tensionable to close or tighten the article and a reel based tightening mechanism that is configured to tension the tension member and to maintain the tension member's tension so that the article remains closed or tightened. The system also includes a strap having a first end that is attached to a first edge of the article and a second end that is operably coupled with the reel based closure system so that tensioning of the tension member causes the strap to be tensioned. An intermediate portion of the strap spans a portion of an opening of the article and is slidingly positioned within a ring component that is attached to a second edge of the article. | 12-04-2014 |
20140364782 | KNEE BRACE WITH TOOL LESS LENGTH ADJUSTER - A knee brace which allows the same bolster pad to be used for either the right or left leg, is adjustable to compensate for the differing angle between men and women and allows individual adjustment for each patient's comfort and brace rotation for proper fit and joint alignment. These characteristics are obtained by a contoured bolster that is selectively mountable at various positions on either side of the shin cross piece depending on whether the brace is for the left or right leg, the bolster always being on the medial side of the shin to contact the flat section on the front of the shin thereby minimizing unwanted rotation of the brace. The bolster pad has a front face with a curvature matched to a curvature of an inner side of the cross piece and a flat on a rear side to contact the front of the shin. | 12-11-2014 |
20140364783 | DYNAMIC LOAD BEARING SHOCK ABSORBING EXOSKELETAL KNEE BRACE - The exoskeletal dynamic load bearing shock absorbing knee brace makes use of the energy absorbing characteristics of specifically designed industrial shock absorbers which are held precisely in place by an articulated dynamic exoskeletal structure that is to be secured to the lower limbs of the individual with the injured knee. The exoskeletal structure is designed using the principles of the overcenter linkage to translate and transfer to the shock absorbers a representative fraction of the normal and extra normal ambulatory movements of the lower limbs of the user which makes possible for these shock absorbers to absorb a corresponding amount of energy and provide an alternate load bearing structure parallel to the knees thus introducing a desirable degree of protection for the injured knee. | 12-11-2014 |
20140378881 | Lower Leg Orthosis - The invention relates to a lower leg orthosis. The lower leg orthosis is formed with a foot part, a pivot joint, a coupling element, a supporting element and a retaining device in the form of a band. According to the invention it is proposed that between the coupling element and the supporting element a degree of freedom of movement is present, by means of which a rubbing of the lower leg orthosis on a lower leg of the person wearing the lower leg orthosis is at least partially alleviated. | 12-25-2014 |
20150018734 | Ankle Support Device - An ankle bracing apparatus has a curved support plate shaped to fit on the medial aspect of a user's lower leg above the ankle, with a first end at the front of the user's leg and a second end at the back, a strut extending downward having a pivotal fastener near the lowermost end, a first strap wrapped around the user's leg, a second strap having a width, a first end and a second end, the second strap attached at the first end to the first end of the curved support plate and at the second end to the second end of the curved support plate, and lateral strut having a buckle or opening to accommodate the second strap, and a pivotal fastener enabling fastening of the lateral strut to the shoe or foot plate, such that adjusting the length of the second strap shortens separation of the lateral strut and the curved support plate. | 01-15-2015 |
20150018735 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - 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. The orthopedic device includes various embodiments of hinge assemblies including flexion and extension stops and locks for maintaining the hinge assembly in a fixed configuration. The orthopedic device has various embodiments of strap assemblies for securing components to cuff assemblies. | 01-15-2015 |
20150038889 | ORTHOPEDIC BRACE SECURING AND TENSIONING SYSTEM - An attachment system for an orthopedic brace incorporates at least one cinching system assembly haying a knob rotatable in a first direction and a second direction. At least one cinching plate is engaged by the knob for rotation in the first direction in a first orientation and transitions to a second orientation upon rotation in the second direction. A ratchet wheel is engaged by the cinching plate in the first orientation for rotation in the first direction. At least one ratchet arm engages the ratchet wheel for ratcheting operation and is engaged by the cinching plate in the second orientation for disengagement from the ratchet arm. A shaft is rotated in response to rotation of the ratchet wheel and a strap is extendible from and retractable on the shaft upon rotation of the shaft. | 02-05-2015 |
20150051527 | BRACE SYSTEM - A brace system includes a medial brace and a lateral brace securable via cross members. Each brace has an upper portion, a lower portion, and a hinge assembly between the upper and lower portion configured to allow translation of the lower portion relative to the upper portion. | 02-19-2015 |
20150051528 | HIGH DENSITY ACTUATOR WITH MINIMAL LATERAL TORSION - A high density actuator, comprising a housing assembly composed of a first housing element containing a motor stator and a second housing element containing a gear reduction mechanism, a rotational core positioned at the center of the housing assembly, the rotational core being composed of a motor rotor and a transmission input operatively connected to the motor rotor, a transmission output positioned between the transmission input and the housing assembly, the transmission output forming an actuator output, a torque transfer output operatively connected to the actuator output and a center shaft connected to the torque transfer output in its center and in rotational contact with the first housing element, the center shaft passing through the transmission output, rotational core and second housing element to ensure proper radial and axial alignment. | 02-19-2015 |
20150057586 | Flex Lock for Orthotic Braces - A flex lock system for locking an orthotic brace having a push button for adjusting the range of flexion angles and a push button for adjusting the range of extension angles for the orthotic brace. The flex lock system has a tab having a receiving hole configured to fit around a push button and to prevent the push button from being depressed and adjusting the ranges of flexion or extension improperly. The flex lock system is made of a flexible material that has particular elasticity and compressibility to function as a flex lock as described. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057587 | VRB Cantilever-Based Unloader Brace Assembly - An Unloader assembly to control load distribution about a joint is disclosed. The assembly comprises an upper collar attachable above the joint and a lower collar attached below the joint, and a hinge positioned between the upper attachment and the lower attachment. The Unloader further including a compression assembly includes an arm attached at one end to the hinge and a housing into which the arm is slidable. The housing further including a bushing and a variable resistance beam positioned between the arm and the bushing. The variable resistance beam provides a variable degree of rigidity to provide different levels of resistance to compression. | 02-26-2015 |
20150065934 | Ankle-foot orthosis - An ankle-foot orthosis constructed of composite material to assist a person with a foot infirmity in walking comprising an upper arcuate convex shell to engage the anterior of the lower leg and a lower foot support member to engage and support the foot coupled together by an inverted substantially wishbone or Y-shaped intermediate interconnecting member including an upper elongated substantially vertical interconnecting member integrally formed with the upper arcuate convex shell and a lower arcuate convex lateral interconnecting member extending from the lower end portion of the upper elongated substantially vertical interconnecting member to each side of the lower foot support member. | 03-05-2015 |
20150080777 | WEIGHT-BEARING LOWER EXTREMITY BRACE - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a boot, (b) a material cover, (c) an anterior cuff and a posterior cuff, wherein the anterior cuff and the posterior cuff are connected to one another with one or more fasteners, and wherein the cuffs slide in relation to the boot, (d) a lift mechanism that allows the cuffs to vertically slide in relation to the boot. | 03-19-2015 |
20150094631 | KNEE BRACE SUPPORT - A support article for maintaining a knee brace in alignment with a wearer's knee, comprising a first leg panel and a second leg panel, at least one of the leg panels including upper and lower outside pockets, and upper and lower inside pockets, the pockets being positioned generally on the side area of a panel. Each pocket has an opening and is adapted to hold a portion of a knee brace support arm. A strap is associated with each pocket, each strap being adjustable. A zipper may extend from a bottom opening of a leg panel toward a thigh area. The support article maintains the knee brace in position proximate to the knee area, so that the knee brace does not appreciably slide down the wearer's leg. | 04-02-2015 |
20150100005 | ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE REHABILITATION DEVICE - An angle-adjustable rehabilitation device includes first and second racks between two lateral covers, a locking unit of the second rack is capable of switching the first rack between an adjustable position and a nonadjustable position. When in the adjustable position, the rotatable angle of the first rack can be freely adjusted. The control members of the two angle-adjustment positioning members protrude out of the two lateral covers, therefore, angle adjustment can be easily done without removing any components. Furthermore, the arc-shaped angle scale on the two lateral covers makes the angle adjustment more readable and controllable, and the first rack can be moved back into the non-adjustable position automatically after angle adjustment is done. | 04-09-2015 |
20150100006 | ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE REHABILITATION DEVICE - An angle-adjustable rehabilitation device includes first and second racks between two lateral covers, a locking unit of the second rack is capable of switching the first rack between an adjustable position and a nonadjustable position. When in the adjustable position, the rotatable angle of the first rack can be freely adjusted. The control members of the two angle-adjustment positioning members protrude out of the two lateral covers, therefore, angle adjustment can be easily done without removing any components. Furthermore, the arc-shaped angle scale on the two lateral covers makes the angle adjustment more readable and controllable, and the first rack can be moved back into the non-adjustable position automatically after angle adjustment is done. | 04-09-2015 |
20150119777 | BRACE AND TENSION SPRINGS FOR A BRACE - A brace for augmenting extension of a user's limb about a joint comprises an upper arm pivotably attached to a lower arm. At least one compression element is attached to at least one of the upper and lower arms, and a substantially inelastic tensioning element is affixed to the other of the upper and lower arms over at least one tensioning member. Applying a force to bend the brace to a flexed position loads the compression element, and upon removal of the flexing force the compression element applies a restoring force to urge the brace back to the extended position. The compression element may comprise a hydraulic tension spring comprising at least one cylinder having a sealed portion defining a liquid containment space, and a piston comprising a compressing portion having a smaller diameter than the cylinder and extending axially through a hydraulic seal into the liquid containment space. A guide for maintaining the piston oriented axially relative to the frame maintains piston alignment so that when the frame is fixed in place and tension is applied to the tensioning member, the compressing portion of the piston rod intrudes further into the liquid containment space, compressing the hydraulic fluid and loading the spring. | 04-30-2015 |
20150119778 | Orthotic strapping system - An orthotic strapping system that loosens all or a portion of a strap by capturing the angular movement of an orthotic joint to move the attachment point of the strap. This can be done with cabling or by using rotating cams and rigid linkages to connect them. | 04-30-2015 |
20150141888 | HINGE FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC BRACE - A hinge for an orthopedic brace includes: a pivot shaft; a lower leg plate pivoted to the pivot shaft; an upper leg plate; a catch plate having a toothed peripheral edge; and two position adjusting units, each of which includes a rotatable limiting seat, a limiting pin, and a slider body. The rotatable limiting seat defines a housing chamber therein, and is formed with a wall slot. The slider body is slidably disposed in the housing chamber. The limiting pin extends from the slider body through the wall slot for engaging and disengaging the toothed peripheral edge. The catch plate is formed with a guiding groove. The rotatable limiting seat has a tongue protruding into the guiding groove. | 05-21-2015 |
20150141889 | JOINT PROTECTION APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a joint protection apparatus and a control method thereof. The joint protection apparatus includes a support unit, to which different support frames are coupled via a hinge, a fastening adjustment unit coupled to the support unit to provide fastening force required to fasten the support unit to a human body, a sensing unit configured to sense motion of the different support frames, and a controller configured to decide a motion region in which the motion sensed by the sensing unit is included and to decide the fastening force of the decided motion region. | 05-21-2015 |
20150141890 | DYNAMICALLY RESPONSIVE BRACE - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a dynamically responsive brace that includes a flexible member sized and dimensioned to cover a target body region. At least one variable resistance element is associated with the flexible member. The at least one variable resistance element is configured to become exponentially stiffer in response to an applied force that causes deformation of the at least one variable resistance element. Deformation of the at least one variable resistance member restricts pathological motion of the target body region. | 05-21-2015 |
20150148725 | ANKLE/FOOT ORTHOSIS - The invention relates to an ankle/foot orthosis with a foot part, which has a sole for receiving a foot, and with a shin part which, when fitted in place, bears on the frontal aspect of a shin and is connected to the foot part via a medially extending spring, wherein the spring, behind an ankle area, forms a hinge area that allows a movement of the shin part relative to the foot part in the anterior-posterior direction. | 05-28-2015 |
20150148726 | Knee Brace Assembly - A knee brace assembly includes a first brace assembly configured to be secured to a first leg portion of a leg relative to a knee and a second brace assembly configured to be secured to a second leg portion of the leg relative to the knee, the second leg portion opposing the first leg portion. The knee brace assembly includes a hinge disposed between the first brace assembly and the second brace assembly, the hinge having a plurality of strap elements each strap element defining a planar surface. The planar surfaces of the plurality of strap elements are disposed substantially parallel to each other along an anterior-posterior orientation of the first leg portion and the second leg portion. | 05-28-2015 |
20150290012 | ARTICULATED JOINT FOR ORTHOPEDIC ORTHOSES OR BRACES DESIGNED FOR JOINT REHABILITATION - An articulated joint for orthopedic orthoses or braces, where the brace comprises rods for the tibia ( | 10-15-2015 |
20150290015 | Ankle Foot Orthosis Using Shape Memory Alloys for Addressing Drop Foot - An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) is provided to address the drop foot irregularity. In two introduced embodiments of the device, a shape memory alloy (SMA) component is loaded during powered plantarflexion. The SMA would then enable the AFO to lift the foot during the dorsiflexion, when the foot drops. The AFO offers a compact and lightweight structure, however, while still providing the patient the desired lift in during dorsiflexion. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290016 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - An orthopedic device is presented which comprise a horizontal base and a vertical support. The vertical support is connected toward the rear end of the horizontal base by a pivot mechanism and a tension mechanism. The pivot mechanism may include slots which allow the position of the vertical support to be adjusted. The tension mechanism may be a band such as an o-ring which is connected to both a first protrusion on the vertical support and a second protrusion on the rear end of the horizontal base. A locking mechanism may also be present to further connect the vertical support to the horizontal base. | 10-15-2015 |
20150305909 | ORTHOTIC BRACE - A brace for supporting a biomechanical joint includes first and second surface regions disposed relatively distal to the joint on a first side of a limb and a third surface region disposed substantially adjacent to the joint on a second side of the limb so that by applying forces between the surface regions, a portion of the joint is cantilevered and pressure is relieved from a cartilage surface region within the joint. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305910 | DYNAMIC STABILIZING KNEE SUPPORT SYSTEM - A knee brace assembly with a proximal compression system adapted to be secured to the thigh and a distal compression system adapted to be secured to the calf. The brace includes lateral and distal hinge assemblies connecting the proximal compression system and the distal compression system to permit rotational movement of the proximal compression system with respect to the distal compression system. At least one inelastic strap extends around the proximal compression system and the distal compression system. The strap is leveraged to tighten the proximal compression system and the distal compression system to compress soft tissue in the thigh and calf when the leg is extended, but to release the proximal compression system and the distal compression system when the leg is in flexion. | 10-29-2015 |
20150313786 | WALKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A walking assistance device includes a waist wearing belt, a thigh link portion, a lower leg link portion, a lower leg wearing portion mounted on the lower leg link portion, a waist joint portion configured to hold an upper end portion of the thigh link portion so that the thigh link portion swings and the waist joint portion being mounted on the waist wearing belt, and a knee joint portion configured to connect the thigh link portion and the lower leg link portion so that the thigh link portion and the lower leg link portion swing. The thigh link portion and the lower leg link portion have rigidity that is greater in the front-rear direction and an up-down direction than in a right-left direction so as to be elastically twisted around an axis along an elongated direction. | 11-05-2015 |
20150328034 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING COMPLICATIONS OF THE HIP - An orthopedic device comprises a hip plate, a first strut defining an anatomical curvature between first and second ends, and a second strut having a first end slidably received by the hip plate. A hinge couples the first and second struts to one another at the first end of the first strut and the second end of the second strut, and is arranged to provide adjustable abduction ranging from a plurality of angles. A thigh cuff connects to the second end of the first strut. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335455 | Joint for Rehabilitation Device - A joint for a rehabilitation device and a rehabilitation device are disclosed. The joint is defined for operation between an end of a first member and an end of a second member. The joint enables the second member to pivot at the joint with respect to the first member. The joint includes a positioning mechanism for defining a set position from which the second member pivots. The joint also includes a restriction mechanism for restricting the degree of pivoting of the second member, from the set position. The joint further includes a biasing mechanism for biasing the second member such that it returns to the set position when an opposing force applied to the second member is less than the bias of the biasing mechanism. When the joint is in the set position, the biasing mechanism is configured such that no bias is applied to the second member. | 11-26-2015 |
20150335458 | PATELLOFEMORAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A patellofemoral brace or support has a main substrate, a hinge located on at least one of the lateral and medial sides, and a support system coupled to the main substrate and the hinge. The support system has a compression element removably securable over the main substrate and a cable having a first end anchored to a pivoting element connected to the hinge and a second end anchored to the compression element. The cable engages the hinge such that articulation of the hinge from an extension position to a flexion position pulls the compression element toward the hinge to exert a generally medial force over the main substrate. | 11-26-2015 |
20150335459 | DYNAMIC ORTHOSIS FOR FOOT DROP - Dynamic orthosis for drop foot, with a vertical flat, rigid bar ( | 11-26-2015 |
20150366694 | EXOSKELETON AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An exoskeleton designed to be worn by a user is generally configured to support and transfer the load supported by the head, the neck and/or the torso (shoulders, chest and/or back) of the user down to the ground. The exoskeleton is generally passive and comprises at least three interconnected sections: torso, hip, and leg sections. Each of the sections generally comprises of a plurality of interconnected rigid members which form the load-bearing structure of the exoskeleton. When a user wears the exoskeleton, load normally carried by the head, neck and/or torso of the user is at least partially supported and transferred to the ground by the exoskeleton, thereby reducing the load effectively supported by the user itself. The leg sections of the exoskeleton are designed to ensure that the load-bearing final location is located on the inner side of the feet, in accordance with human biomechanics. | 12-24-2015 |
20150366696 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR DYNAMICALLY TREATING THE KNEE - An orthopedic device is arranged for dynamically treating the knee. The device includes a hinge assembly, a frame having an upper cuff and a lower cuff spaced apart from and connected by the hinge assembly, and a dynamic shell connected to the frame and extending along the first side of the brace. An adjustment system is connected to the dynamic shell and includes a tensioning element operatively engaging the shell and the hinge assembly. The adjustment system is arranged to increase and decrease tension in the tensioning element. The dynamic shell is arranged to be drawn toward the frontal plane as the orthopedic device goes from an extension orientation to a flexion orientation. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374530 | KNEE ORTHOSIS FOR SUPPORT OF A KNEE JOINT - A knee orthosis ( | 12-31-2015 |
20150374531 | Knee Brace Having a Variable Tensioning Offset Cam - A knee brace to stabilize the patella has a main body positionable over the knee, a hinged longitudinal support assembly, a buttress, a buttress retention flap overlaying the buttress, a cam positioned proximal to the support assembly and a tensioning line. The buttress is positioned against the side of the knee opposite the support assembly and applies a variable compression force to the knee. The tensioning line engages the cam and operatively connects it to the buttress via the buttress retention flap to automatically vary the compression force applied to the knee in response to rotation of the support assembly. | 12-31-2015 |
20150374532 | Orthopedic Brace Applying Variable Tension During Joint Range of Motion Activity - An orthopedic brace for a body joint has a first longitudinal support, a second longitudinal support and a hinge joint rotatably connecting the longitudinal supports, thereby rendering them positionable at different hinge joint angles. The brace also has a tensioner attached at its opposite ends to the first and second longitudinal supports which intermediately engages a cam positioned at the hinge joint. The tensioner applies a variable elastic tensioning force to the longitudinal supports which varies as a function of the hinge joint angle and biases the longitudinal supports toward a position corresponding to a desired hinge joint angle. | 12-31-2015 |
20150374573 | ORTHOTIC DEVICE DRIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD - An orthosis includes a first portion and a second portion configured to attach on opposite sides of a joint. An actuator is configured to apply a force between the first and second portions. The actuator includes a first spool and a second spool rotatably mounted to the first portion. An output pulley is mounted to the second portion. A belt has a first end wrapped around the first spool, a second end wrapped around the second spool, and a mid-portion wrapped around the output pulley. The actuator is configured to rotate the first and second spools. The rotation of the first spool pulls the belt a given length, and the rotation of the second spool feeds the belt less than the given length, so as to pull the output pulley towards the first portion to pull the second portion towards the first portion. | 12-31-2015 |
20160000597 | UNIVERSALLY ADJUSTABLE CERVICAL COLLAR - An adjustable cervical collar is in the form of a u-shaped base with a front joined to a pair of rearwardly extending wings. Left and right chin supports are pivotally connected at their distal ends to the distal ends to of respective wings with a chin piece connected between the upper proximal ends of the chin supports. An adjustable latch is individually coupled between each wing and the lower proximal end of the associated chin supports. Preferably the latch is in the form of 1) an arcuate slot in each wing arranged around the respective pivot axis with a track formed on opposite sides of the slot and 2) a retractable locking pin carried by each chin support and movable within the respective slot, the locking pins adapted to engage the ribs in the respective track to releasably lock the chin support to the respective wing. | 01-07-2016 |
20160008157 | VERSATILE ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE | 01-14-2016 |
20160015545 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING COMPLICATIONS OF THE HIP - A hinge for an orthopedic device includes a first part having a first end with a gear component, and a second part hingedly attached to the first part. The second part defines a cavity at a first end, and a worm is located within the cavity and engages the gear component. An adjustment element is adapted to regulate the worm relative to the gear component for articulating the first part relative to the second part. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015589 | SUPPORTING FRAME AND MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A supporting frame and a motion assistance apparatus including the same may be provided. In particular, the supporting frame including a first frame including a hinge connecting portion, a second frame configured to slidingly move with respect to the first frame, and an assistance force sensing portion on at least one of the first frame and the second frame may be provided. | 01-21-2016 |
20160030223 | ANKLE FOOT ORTHOTIC JOINT - An improved AFO joint is described herein with improved stability and anti-rotational features. In particular, the AFO joint comprises a body portion with a medial beam for support and improved patient gait. Additionally, the AFO described herein comprises a tensioning member with high strength and a low profile for improved biomechanical effect. | 02-04-2016 |
20160030271 | DRIVING MODULE AND MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A driving module and a motion assistance apparatus including the same may be provided. For example, the driving module including a driving source provided on one side of a user and configured to transmit power, a power transmitting rotary body configured to rotate by the power transmitted from the driving source, and a first decelerator configured to transmit power between the driving source and the power transmitting rotary body, the first decelerator having an input side rotary body configured to receive power from the driving source, and an output side rotary body configured to transmit power to the power transmitting rotary body may be provided. | 02-04-2016 |
20160038327 | KNEE BRACE WITH ADJUSTABLE STRUT LENGTH AND DYNAMIC STRUT LENGTHENING - A knee brace incorporates an upper attachment assembly having an upper cuff with medial and lateral struts extending therefrom and a lower attachment assembly having a lower cuff with lower medial and lateral struts extending therefrom. The upper and lower medial struts are connected proximate a user's knee by a medial hinge assembly and the upper and lower lateral struts are connected proximate the user's knee by a lateral hinge assembly. At least one of the struts includes a mechanism dynamically extending the strut with respect to a rotation point of that strut in the associated hinge upon flexion of the upper and lower attachment assemblies between a flexed position and an extended position. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038328 | LINK ASSEMBLY AND MEMBER SUPPORTING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - Example embodiments relate to a link assembly and a leg supporting apparatus using the same. A top end of a frame mounted on a user's thigh can move along a downwardly-concave trajectory. A center of weight of the leg supporting apparatus placed on the top end of the frame converges on a lowest point of the downwardly-concave trajectory so that the user's weight can be stably supported. | 02-11-2016 |
20160045353 | ANKLE BRACE - An ankle brace has a stirrup with a flat bottom portion and a first and second upright leg. Each of the first and second upright legs has an upper end and a lower end, the upper end having a circular opening therethrough and the lower end attached to the flat bottom portion. First and second pivot legs, each having a circular opening therethrough, are removeably and rotatably connected to the first and second upright legs respectively. First and second leg extensions are removeably connected to the first and second pivot legs, respectively. When connected, the circular openings in the pivot legs overlap the respective circular openings in the upright legs, and each pivot leg is rotatable about an axis through and perpendicular to the pivot leg circular opening. The circular openings in the first and second upright legs are positioned and sufficiently large to allow at least a portion of the malleolus bone of an ankle to protrude therethrough. | 02-18-2016 |
20160051388 | UPPER EXTREMITY ASSISTANCE DEVICE - An orthotic device includes an upper arm section for receiving an upper portion of an arm of a subject, a forearm section for receiving a forearm section of the arm, and at least one elbow joint rotatably coupling the upper arm section and the forearm section. In the orthotic device, the forearm section includes a release control operatively coupled to the at least one elbow joint, where the release control is configured to transition the at least one elbow joint from a restricted motion state to a free motion state when the release control is activated. | 02-25-2016 |
20160051389 | LOW PROFILE KNEE BRACE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A low profile, lightweight hinged knee brace is provided for use in providing support to individuals having injuries to their ligaments. The brace includes an upper component that can be formed to fit the thigh of a wearer. The brace further includes a lower component that can likewise be formed to custom fit the calf of the wearer. Both the upper and lower components are encapsulated in a continuous liner. Between the upper and lower components are inflexible rigid members constructed of a lightweight yet durable material to provide strength and rigidity to the brace. The brace is constructed from a two dimensional structure which allows for malleability coupled to a formed three dimensional structure which provides stiffness and enhanced protection of the knee. Methods of treating injuries to a ligament of the knee are similarly provided. | 02-25-2016 |
20160051390 | Ankle-Foot Orthosis - An inventive ankle-foot orthosis which transfers a portion of a wearer's weight normally applied to a wearer's foot and ankle to a wearer's calf thereby removing weight bearing stress from the wearer's foot and ankle. | 02-25-2016 |
20160058596 | JOINT ORTHOSIS - A joint orthosis includes upper and lower members, and a joint mechanism. The joint mechanism includes a shielding cover and at least one of modular front and rear inserts. Each of the modular front and rear inserts is disposed to limit movement of a joint of a human body in a flexion/extension direction. The shielding cover is removably attached to a mounting frame of the joint mechanism and is configured to conceal and prevent access to the at least one or the modular front and rear inserts. | 03-03-2016 |
20160067076 | Apparatus to Eliminate Mobility Pain in Individuals with Walking Infirmities - This is an apparatus for eliminating pain associated with walking in individuals with knee, lower leg or foot infirmities. The apparatus is comprised of a specially designed cane ( | 03-10-2016 |
20160089258 | ADJUSTABLE LIMB PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY - An adjustable limb protective assembly has a main body, a first covering frame and a second covering frame. The main body has a first extending arm, a second extending arm, two holding bases, two operating elements and a jointing connector. Each extending arm has a connecting board. The holding bases are respectively connected to the extending arms adjacent the connecting boards. The operating elements are respectively and securely mounted on the connecting boards, and each one of the operating elements has an operating mount and an operating stem. The jointing connector is connected to the extending arms. The first covering frame is connected to the first extending arm and has a first supporting arm and a first covering base. The second covering frame is connected to the second extending arm and has a second supporting arm and a second covering base. | 03-31-2016 |
20160095736 | Splint - A splint with at least two restraint portions is used for reducing a bone fracture in a body part that has a first surface and a second surface, where the bone fracture has produced at least a first bone fragment and a second bone fragment. The splint includes a first restraint portion configured to apply pressure directly to the first surface of the body part and a second restraint portion configured to apply pressure directly to the second surface. The first and second restraint portions thereby apply pressure to the first and second bone fragments, respectively. The orientation of the first restraint portion and the second restraint portion can be adjusted to align the first bone fragment and the second bone fragment in a desired orientation that substantially corresponds to an orientation for the first bone fragment and the second bone fragment in a non-fractured bone. A connection assembly between the first restraint portion and the second restraint portion holds the first restraint portion and the second restraint portion substantially immovably with respect to each other. | 04-07-2016 |
20160120681 | Elbow Orthosis - An orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension member extending therefrom. A second arm member affixable to the second body portion is also included and has a second extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom. A third arm member including a third extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom is interposed between the first and second arm members. The third arm member is operatively connected to the first and second arm members, such that the first and third arm members travel along an arcuate path defined by the second extension member when the third arm member is moved from a first position to a second position relative to the second arm member. Furthermore, the first arm member can slide along the third extension member as the third arm member is moved from the first position to the second position relative to the second arm member. | 05-05-2016 |
20160120683 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE HAVING A DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM - An orthopedic device has first and second struts connected to one another by a hinge system, and includes a dynamic control system and a counterforce system. The dynamic control system includes first and second dynamic components arranged on a first side of the orthopedic device to exert first and second dynamic forces according to a flexion angle of the hinge system. A counterforce system is located on a second side of the orthopedic device to counteract the first and second dynamic forces with at least one counterforce. | 05-05-2016 |
20160120684 | Toe Orthosis - An orthosis configured to stretch tissue around an ankle joint of a patient and methods for assembling and using the same are provided. The orthosis includes a first member affixable to a lower leg of the patient, a second member affixable to a foot of the patient, the second member including a second extension member having an arcuate shape configured to move along an arcuate path relative to the first member when the second member is moved from a first position to a second position relative to the first member, and a drive assembly coupled to the first member and the second member, the drive assembly configured to move the second member with respect to the first member. | 05-05-2016 |
20160128860 | PROPHYLACTIC KNEE BRACE - A knee brace ( | 05-12-2016 |
20160151188 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR DYNAMICALLY TREATING THE KNEE | 06-02-2016 |
20160151189 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE HAVING A DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME | 06-02-2016 |
20160175134 | Weight Acceptance Control Orthosis | 06-23-2016 |
20160175135 | BRACE WITH INCLINATION ADJUSTMENT | 06-23-2016 |
20160193066 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE | 07-07-2016 |
20160193067 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING COMPLICATIONS OF THE HIP | 07-07-2016 |
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20160250062 | WEARABLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF SUPPORTING A TORSO | 09-01-2016 |
20160374844 | Bi-Directional Dampening and Assisting Unit - A dynamic platform with extending struts has fastened thereto a bi-directional torsional power unit to selectively deliver force opposing either extension or flexion, and to provide assistance in a respective opposite direction. The power unit is threadably mounted on a hinge pin (spline) centrally located on the platform, and is latched to a catch assembly radially located thereto, the hinge pin of the platform communicating with one end of a torsion spring of the power unit and the catch assembly communicating with another end of the torsion spring, to selectively deliver the extension/flexion force. The power unit can be detached, with simple manual operation of the catch assembly, without tools, flipped over and reattached to the same platform attachment points to switch (reverse) extension torque to flexion torque and vice versa. | 12-29-2016 |
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