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20080208095 | Knee brace having a rigid frame and patellofemoral support - Embodiments of the knee brace disclosed herein provide a combination of external ligament support and/or relief from pain caused by osteoarthritis with patellofemoral support. The brace includes a rigid frame and a flexible strap configured to extend across the wearer's patella to provide anterior loading thereto. The strap is operatively secured at either end to components of the rigid frame, thereby providing maximum leverage for applying force to the wearer's patella. In some embodiments, the strap includes a removable and adjustable buttress for directly contacting the wearer's patella. The patellar strap provides dynamic loading to the patella through the wearer's range of motion for relief of patellofemoral dysfunction, such as patellar shift, subluxation and dislocation, and malalignments such as patella alta, patella baja, tilt and glide. In some embodiments, a conversion kit is provided for converting a rigid brace frame into a knee brace capable of providing patellofemoral support to a wearer's knee. The kit includes at least a patellar strap and at least one tab for securing the strap to the rigid frame. | 08-28-2008 |
20080249450 | KNEE SUPPORT DEVICE - Broadly, the present invention is a knee support device for providing focused and comfortable pressure (i.e. conforms to the size and shape of the knee and patella) to reduce knee pain. The knee support device comprises a stretchable band for encircling a portion of the user's leg. A moldable inner support is secured to the inner surface of the band and is filled with beads allowing the moldable inner support to conform to the specific anatomy of the user's knee for maximum support and relief. The moldable inner support is only affixed to the band at its ends so that it may move freely with respect to the band and also provides focused pressure to reduce knee pain and helps stabilize the patella to improve alignment and tracking. | 10-09-2008 |
20080287849 | Multi Function knee device - A knee support device is formed of which possesses a plurality of individual device segments of which comprise the body. Many of the comprising multiple device components of the body may be used independently as separate devices, and are attached, assembled, and joined to form the body. Therapeutic tempered care and maximum support are the main premises to the body. Strategically positioned pockets integrated within the body, along with separate attachable pockets and support pads allow for a maximum and unique tempered therapeutic joint support device. | 11-20-2008 |
20080287850 | SAFETY AND CONTROL EXOSKELETON FOR SNOW SKIING - 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, furthermore allowing control over the skis during the practice of said sport. 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; at least one clutch mechanism operatively coupled between two elements of the exoskeleton, allowing the clutching and unclutching of said two elements of the exoskeleton; and at least one sensor that detects movement or/and pressure, of a part of the body of the skier to transmit a signal to the clutch mechanism. | 11-20-2008 |
20080287851 | FLEXIBLE TETHER MEMBER CONNECTING A KNEE BRACE TO A BOOT - The invention provides a device for protecting ligaments in a knee joint of a user. The device includes a knee brace positionable about a knee joint of a user and a boot wearable on a foot of a user. Additionally, the device includes a flexible tether member including a first coupling element coupled to the knee brace and a second coupling element coupled to the boot. The boot and knee brace are attachable and detachable via the first and second coupling elements. The flexible tether member is adjustable in length to dispose the flexible tether member in tension at least in a portion of a maximum foot range of rotation, where the maximum foot range of rotation of the user's foot relative to the knee joint causes hyperextension of a knee ligament. | 11-20-2008 |
20080300523 | THERAPEUTIC KNEE BRACE HAVING PRESSURE APPLICATORS - A brace for a knee joint including an elongated member and pressure applicators disposed thereon. Each of the pressure applicators may be inserted into a corresponding, closeable pouch on an inner surface of the elongated member. The pouches are arranged on the inner surface to situate the respective pressure applicators in the spaces between the various ligaments, cartilage and bones of the knee joint, so as to prevent applying pressure directly to these tissues and the pain caused thereby. A user may choose to insert all, or some, of the pressure applicators in their respective pouches, depending on nature of the injury. A method using the knee brace to facilitate healing of a knee joint injury is also disclosed. | 12-04-2008 |
20080300524 | Patella Stabilizing Method and System - A unitary knee patella stabilizer for a user's leg, the stabilizer including a patella stabilizer sleeve having an open-upper end and an open-lower end adapted to slidably receive the leg portion of the user and an upper fastener assembly having a first strap, connected at its proximal end to an upper end of the patella stabilizer sleeve, the first strap having a fastener at a distal end of the first strap. The apparatus further includes a lower fastener assembly having a second strap, connected at its proximal end to a lower end of the patella stabilizer sleeve, the second strap having a fastener at a distal end of the second strap and a buttress comprising a plurality of straps adapted to be adjustably positioned on an inside surface of the patella stabilizer sleeve around a location on a circumferential edge of a patella opening. | 12-04-2008 |
20080306422 | ANCHORED ANKLE SUPPORT - The present invention is directed to an anchored ankle brace including an anchor strap that connects an anchor member and ankle support member creating an increased resistance to lateral roll at the ankle. The ankle support member includes an ankle surround that surrounds and encloses at least a portion of the foot and an anchor member for positioning about the circumference above a midpoint of the lower leg characterized by a girth that is increasing as a distance from the ankle joint decreases. The anchored ankle brace also includes an anchor strap attached at a first end to the ankle support member and at a second end to the anchor member. The anchored ankle brace stabilizes the ankle joint increasing resistance to ankle sprain characterized by excessive inversion with planter flexion also known as “rolling the ankle”. | 12-11-2008 |
20090024065 | WEARABLE DEVICE HAVING FEEDBACK CHARACTERISTICS - A wearable device having feedback characteristics including a compliant article arranged to extend over an anatomical portion of a wearer and for providing a user with information regarding range of motion parameters of a joint and/or to condition users to maintain proper joint orientations. Sensors provided with the wearable device detect the orientation of the joint and send signals to a processor for analysis. When the processor determines that the joint is outside of predefined range of motion parameters or in an unsafe or potentially injurious configuration, a feedback or response mechanism is activated to alert the user to such a condition or to provide substantially rigid structural support to the joint. The sensors, processor, and feedback mechanisms can be provided in a monitoring and control package along a side of the compliant article. | 01-22-2009 |
20090048550 | KNEE PADS FOR CHILDREN AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A knee pads are provided comprising a fabric tube configured to cover a knee region of a child, preferably sized for infants and/or toddlers, and a silicone-based pad disposed over the patella of the child, when worn. The fabric tube includes elastic material disposed in an upper end and in a lower end of the tube to secure about the knee. The pad is molded onto the outer surface of the fabric tube. The fabric tube can include an upper cuff, a lower cuff, and a main region between the upper cuff and the lower cuff that circumscribes the knee region in a contiguous manner. | 02-19-2009 |
20090062709 | Knee support - A knee support having a body, a ring, at least one fastening strap, two securing straps and a gap. The body has a fastening end, a securing end and an outer surface. The ring is mounted through the body. The at least fastening strap extends from the fastening end and has at least one fastener and is long enough to allow the fastening strap to be wrapped around a knee and cross over the ring. The at least one fastening strap helps to secure the ring and thus provides extra support and protection for a patella of the knee. The two securing straps extend from the securing end and each has at least one fastener. The gap is formed between the securing straps. | 03-05-2009 |
20090076426 | 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. | 03-19-2009 |
20090088674 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DESIGNING PATIENT-SPECIFIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A method and system for designing a patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instrument includes coupling a knee sleeve to a leg of the patient. The knee sleeve includes sensors configured to generate sensor data indicate of the position of the respective sensor. The method also include determining angulation data indicative of the angulation of the knee based on the sensor data. The angulation data may be indicative of, for example, the ligament laxity of the knee. The method may also include generating a medical image(s) of the knee. The design of the patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instrument is determined based on the angulation data and the medical image(s). | 04-02-2009 |
20090105622 | 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. | 04-23-2009 |
20090118656 | 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. | 05-07-2009 |
20090124948 | 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 including a frame having proximal and distal portions, a stability strap having first and second ends respectively connected to first and second sides on the proximal frame portion along the posterior side thereof, and a cross strap having a first end connected to the first side of the proximal and a second end connected to the distal frame portions. A bracket assembly having a buckle connects the stability and cross straps to the frame. A sleeve is provided which covers the frame and upon which the bracket assembly rests. | 05-14-2009 |
20090137935 | 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. | 05-28-2009 |
20090156973 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR PATELLA SUPPORT - A patella stabilization system having a unitary patella stabilizer sleeve extending at both ends into a plurality of straps for securing the patella stabilizer sleeve around a knee region and an upper inner strap extending from a first upper end of the patella stabilizer sleeve and an upper outer strap extending from a second upper end of the patella stabilizer sleeve, the upper outer strap comprising a fastener at a distal end of the upper outer strap. The system further includes a lower inner strap extending from a first lower end of the patella stabilizer sleeve and a lower outer strap extending from a second lower end of the patella stabilizer sleeve, the lower outer strap comprising a fastener at a distal end of the lower outer strap, a plurality of slots around a patella opening, and a buttress comprising a plurality of straps adapted to be adjustably positioned on an inside surface of the patella stabilizer band around a location on a circumferential edge of the patella opening. | 06-18-2009 |
20090182254 | ORTHOPEDIC BRACE OF KNEE JOINT - An orthopedic brace of a knee joint is disclosed. The orthopedic brace including a hinge assembly connecting a lower support member and an upper support member to have a certain relative angle, wherein the hinge assembly includes a first link hinged to an upper portion of the lower support member and a lower portion of the upper support member, a second link hinged to the lower support member at a position spaced from the first link and having a linear slit and a curved slit spaced from the linear slit, a first hinge connecting the lower support member to the second link, a second hinge connecting the lower support member to the first link, a third hinge connecting the upper support member to the first link and slidably coupled to the linear slit, and a rotation connector coupled to the upper support member and slidably coupled to the curved slit. | 07-16-2009 |
20090198164 | Knee Brace - A knee brace having a hinge assembly comprising an upper segment; a lower segment; a middle linking segment coupled to the upper and lower segments to permit pivotal movement of the upper segment relative to the lower segment; and one or more biasing members anchored to the upper and middle linking segments to resiliently bias the upper and middle segments toward a predetermined alignment. A series of straps connected to the hinge assembly allow attachment of the knee brace to the wearer's leg. | 08-06-2009 |
20090216166 | KNEE IMMOBILIZER - A knee immobilizer ( | 08-27-2009 |
20090259156 | 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. | 10-15-2009 |
20090287126 | ELECTRICALLY STIMULATING ORTHOTIC DEVICE AND SEGMENTED LINER - According to various embodiments of the invention, an orthotic device comprises an upper support member adapted to be secured to a thigh; a lower support member adapted to be secured to a lower leg; a means of connecting the upper support member to the lower support member; a conformable, discrete liner segment attached to the upper or lower support member configured to provide a conforming interface with the thigh or lower leg; a first electrode disposed on the liner segment configured to contact the leg; a second electrode configured to contact the leg; and an electrostimulation unit in electrical contact with the first and second electrodes and configured to provide an electrophysical modality to the leg. | 11-19-2009 |
20090299244 | KNEE BRACE FOR REHABILITATION - A knee brace for rehabilitation provides a stable support for an injured knee using a four-crank mechanism. Positioning pins are used to fix limiting blocks pivoted to the upper and lower braces. It limits the moving range of the crank between the upper and lower braces, restricting the moving angles of the upper and lower braces. Besides, the buffer pads are covered at the pivotal axes of the upper and lower braces in order to alleviate the collision between joint surfaces during the motion of injured knee. Such a mechanism protects the rehabilitating knee joint. The disclosed structure can solve the failure problem of the knee brace for rehabilitation due to a loose pin in the prior art. The counterforce to injured knee from the performance of knee brace reduced for rehabilitation can prevent the user's knee joint from further injuries. | 12-03-2009 |
20090312683 | Knee rehabilitation exercise device - A knee rehabilitation exercise device comprised of a right and left leg brace, a rear knee strap, an upper leg strap assembly, a lower leg strap assembly, a portable rear brace assembly and an elastic resistance band. The left and right leg brace members are each comprised of an upper member and a lower member rotatably pinned together at the area of the knee joint. The left and right leg braces are attached to the upper and lower leg strap assembly. The rear knee strap is attached to the left and right leg braces at the knee joint. When a user places the elastic band onto L hooks mounted on the upper and lower strap assembly and the rear brace assembly is placed between the rear of the user's knee and the elastic band, a resistive stretching is caused when the user straightens his leg which exercises and strengthens the user's leg muscles in the area of the knee joint. | 12-17-2009 |
20100036303 | KNEE JOINT BANDAGE - A knee joint bandage made of elastic textile material having a profiled insert encompassing the kneecap in a recess, the insert being covered by an overlay fastened to the textile material. Within the profile insert is a flexible, non-expandable tensioning member for connecting the regions of the kneecap poles on the fibula side in an arc around the kneecap wherein the distance between these regions increases during bending of the knee joint, the distance of the arc from the connecting line of the knee poles in decreased, and the tensioning member presses on the adjacent side of the kneecap, displacing the same medially and centering it. The bandage is provided with a flexible tensioning band, which partially covers the kneecap in its peripheral area relative to the tensioning member, the tensioning band substantially extends in the direction between the kneecap poles such that it counteracts a lifting of the kneecap. | 02-11-2010 |
20100056970 | KNEE ORTHOSIS - A knee orthosis device provides medial, lateral, and rotational control of a knee joint. The novel knee orthosis device stabilizes an injured or surgically repaired, or a weakened knee joint having a neurological disability, which causes instability therein, by applying adjustable corrective and therapeutic forces, which operate to stabilize and protect the knee as well as to correct abnormal gait and to rehabilitate the knee joint and surrounding muscles above and below the knee by encouraging and recruiting said muscles to operate again more normally through the use of a dynamic swing assist mechanism. The knee orthosis also provides dynamically conformable thigh and shin cuff circumferential band systems in combination with a multitude of other elements that conform to the constant dimensional changes of the muscle groups that are surrounded by the knee orthosis device during ambulatory or athletic motion. | 03-04-2010 |
20100094189 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - A spacer element for use in an orthopedic or prosthetic device includes an apertured fabric layer having first and second fabric layers. A discrete and continuous web-like frictional layer is laminated onto the first fabric layer and has greater frictional properties than the fabric layer. The frictional layer has a plurality of apertures arranged in a pattern in direct correspondence to a pattern of the first surface layer apertures. A compressible material layer has opposed first and second surfaces, wherein the first surface is secured to the second surface layer. The compressible material layer has a first compression molded region with reduced thickness and increased density relative to a second region of the compressible material having a predetermined thickness. | 04-15-2010 |
20100121242 | Knee protective assembly - A knee protective assembly has a mounting device and a protective device. The mounting device has two mounting frames and two jointing elements. Each mounting frame has a mounting panel, two articulated arms, a connecting tab and an adjusting mount with multiple adjusting holes. The jointing elements are respectively connected to the articulated arms of the mounting frames. The protective device is detachably connected to the mounting device and has two protective pads. The protective pads are respectively connected to the mounting frames of the mounting device and each protective pad has two inserting rods and two fasteners. Accordingly, after loosening the fasteners from the inserting rods on the upper protective pad and inserting the inserting rods into another adjacent adjusting holes of the upper mounting frame, the length of mounting device of the knee protective assembly is adjusted to fit with different users' legs. | 05-13-2010 |
20100125231 | COMPRESSION-SUSPENSION STRAP ASSEMBLY AND KNEE BRACE EQUIPPED THEREWITH - A knee brace is provided with semi-pliable inserts affixed to inner sides of femoral links of the brace at two points with a bottom portion of the insert left free to move inward toward a facing side of the leg. Anterior and posterior straps that are tightenable by the wearer are attached to the semi pliable inserts in a manner enabling pulling on the straps to cause the inserts to dynamically move inward and compress against the thigh so as improve comfort by diffusing and transferring pressure away from a relatively boney side of the knee of the wearer to a softer thigh area of the wearer. The inserts are also adapted to move inward and press into femoral hollows just proximal to the knee joint of the wearer so as to provide support against movement of the brace along the length of the leg of the wearer. | 05-20-2010 |
20100174221 | 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 including a frame having proximal and distal portions, a stability strap having first and second ends respectively connected to first and second sides on the proximal frame portion along the posterior side thereof, and a cross strap having a first end connected to the first side of the proximal and a second end connected to the distal frame portions. A bracket assembly having a buckle connects the stability and cross straps to the frame. A sleeve is provided which covers the frame and upon which the bracket assembly rests. | 07-08-2010 |
20100217169 | SPACER ELEMENT FOR USE IN AN ORTHOPEDIC OR PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A spacer element for use in an orthopedic or prosthetic device includes a first region including first and second fabric layers spaced by a first compressible padding layer, a second region including first and second fabric layers spaced by a second compressible padding layer, and a third region including the first and second fabric layers adjacent one another. The first region is separated and spaced from the second region by the third region. The first padding layer has a greater density than the second padding layer, such that the first padding layer is less firm than the second padding layer. | 08-26-2010 |
20100241043 | ONE PIECE BRACE LINER HAVING MULTIPLE ADJUSTMENT ZONES - A joint protecting brace includes a cuff member. The cuff member includes a pair of upper lateral and lower lateral tightening portions positioned on opposed sides of a cuff longitudinal axis. The cuff member further includes a liner disposed between and coupled to the upper lateral tightening portions and lower lateral tightening portions and extending along the cuff longitudinal axis. The cuff member further includes a connector coupled to a latitudinal strap. The cuff member further includes a first adjuster coupled to the upper lateral tightening portions and the connector. The cuff member further includes a second adjuster coupled to the lower lateral tightening portions and the connector. The first and second adjusters are disposed in tension for adjusting a distance between the upper and lower lateral tightening portions respectively. The first and second adjusters are communicable via the connector. | 09-23-2010 |
20100331750 | 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. | 12-30-2010 |
20110071451 | HYPEREXTENSION BRACE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the hyperextension brace assembly utilize a cross-strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to limit the extension of limbs about the joint. The cross-strap assembly is positioned from a cross origin behind the joint to attachment points on upper and lower mounting facilities on the upper and lower limbs and provides an opposing tensile force that limits the extension of mounting facilities and the limbs. In embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Embodiments of the assembly are able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Embodiments of the brace can be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071452 | KNEE ORTHOSIS, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A KNEE ORTHOSIS - The invention relates to a knee orthosis and a method for controlling a knee orthosis comprising a thigh structure that has a fastening structure to be fixed to a thigh, a lower leg structure which is pivotally coupled to the thigh rail by means of a joint mechanism and has a fastening structure to be fixed to a lower leg as well as a foot piece for supporting a foot, and an actuator device between the thigh structure and the lower leg structure. The fastening points of the actuator on the thigh structure and lower leg structure and the center of rotation of the joint mechanism form a triangle. The fastening points are arranged on the structures in such a way that the connecting line between the fastening points extends perpendicular to a connecting line between a fastening point and the center of rotation in an angular position of the knee in which the lower leg is bent at an angle ranging from 0° to 90° relative to the thigh. | 03-24-2011 |
20110112454 | Patella Alignment Device - One embodiment of the invention is a knee (or elbow) band assembly | 05-12-2011 |
20110137221 | Neuromusculoskeletal Knee Support Device - The garment proprioceptively treats a patient and comprises a sleeve having an anchor strap and a viscoelastic pad. The sleeve defines inner and outer sleeve surfaces and is configured to envelop a portion of the patient's body. The anchor strap is circumferentially wrappable about the outer sleeve surface and defines an inner strap surface. The anchor strap has an intermediate anchor portion disposed on the inner strap surface between opposing end anchor portions that are releasably securable to the outer sleeve surface such that tension in the anchor strap may be selectively adjusted. The garment includes an elastic band extending along the inner strap surface. The viscoelastic pad is securable on the inner sleeve surface generally opposite to the elastic band when the anchor strap is extended over the outer sleeve surface. | 06-09-2011 |
20110160631 | KNEE BANDAGE - Knee bandage comprising
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20110184326 | 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. | 07-28-2011 |
20110218471 | SPACER ELEMENT FOR PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES - A spacer element for use in an orthopedic or prosthetic device includes an apertured fabric layer having first and second fabric layers. A discrete and continuous web-like frictional layer is laminated onto the first fabric layer and has greater frictional properties than the fabric layer. The frictional layer has a plurality of apertures arranged in a pattern in direct correspondence to a pattern of the first surface layer apertures. A compressible material layer has opposed first and second surfaces, wherein the first surface is secured to the second surface layer. The compressible material layer has a first compression molded region with reduced thickness and increased density relative to a second region of the compressible material having a predetermined thickness. | 09-08-2011 |
20120010548 | Knee Brace to Limit Rotation Between the Femur and Tibia - An upper anchor attached to the thigh of a wearer and a lower anchor attached to the calf secure a strap across the knee to allow rotational orthosis control of the tibia and fibula to limit or decrease excessive rotation, and correct resting alignment. The anchors adhere to the skin allowing the strap to be tightened to correct the mal-rotation and to control the corrected position of these two bones thus preventing mal-ration and its associated pain. | 01-12-2012 |
20120078151 | APPARATUS FOR, AND METHOD OF, REDUCING KNEE PAIN AND/OR INCREASING LEVELS OF ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE - An apparatus for reducing knee pain and/or increasing athletic performance, comprising: a compressive sleeve, a compressive wrap, or a compressive pair of shorts configured to fit over a thigh of at least one leg; an elastic strap configured to fit tightly and circumferentially, over and around the compressive sleeve, the compressive wrap, or the compressive pair of shorts, above a knee joint at a mid-portion of the thigh; a generally concave-shaped hard actuator having a concave side, wherein the elastic strap is configured to fit over the hard actuator and thereby press the concave side of the concave hard actuator against a position on an anterior side of the mid-portion of the thigh; wherein application of the apparatus reduces knee pain and/or increases athletic performance. A method of reducing knee pain and/or increasing athletic performance is also disclosed. | 03-29-2012 |
20120143111 | ADJUSTABLE PAD AND ORTHOPEDIC KNEE BRACE INCLUDING SAME - An orthopedic apparatus includes an orthopedic knee brace including at least one hinge, an adjustable pad removably attachable to the hinge, the adjustable pad including a top plate, a base plate, an adjuster located between the top plate and the base plate, at least one ramp including a plurality of ramp angles, the ramp inclined so that at least two of the ramp angles are spaced differently from a foot of the ramp, and at least one spoke positioned and arranged to selectively engage one of the ramp angles of the at least one ramp to set an overall height of the pad, and wherein the adjustable pad is installable on the brace hinge for adjusting the side force applied to the user's knee to help relieve the pain of medial or lateral unicompartmental osteoarthritis while providing additional stability for ligament or cartilage insufficiencies. | 06-07-2012 |
20120157902 | KNEE BRACE - Provided is a brace including upper and lower frame members and upper and lower cuff members. An upper adjuster is coupled to the upper frame member and upper cuff member and is configured to enable selective adjustment of the distance between the upper frame member and the upper cuff member. An upper connector is coupled to the upper frame member and the upper cuff member and is configured to enable selective engagement between the upper frame member and the upper cuff member. A lower adjuster is coupled to the lower frame member and the lower cuff member and is configured to enable selective adjustment of the distance between the lower frame member and the lower cuff member. A lower connector is coupled to the lower frame member and the lower cuff member and is configured to enable selective engagement between the lower frame member and the lower cuff member. | 06-21-2012 |
20120165713 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - An orthopedic device has an elongate, tubular body defining a patella opening located generally at a center portion of the tubular body. A patella buttress including a buttress pocket is located on the tubular body and about the patella opening. The buttress pocket has various stretchability characteristics relative to the tubular body. A buttress element is associated with the buttress pocket. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165714 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - An orthopedic device has a main body panel including a longitudinal length with a curved cross-section, and opposed lateral and medial sides. A posterior panel is secured to the lateral and medial sides of the main body panel, and is sized longitudinally shorter than the main body panel in a non-stretched condition. The posterior panel is secured to the main body panel in a pretensioned condition and spans the longitudinal length of the main body panel along the lateral and medial sides thereof. | 06-28-2012 |
20120197170 | KNEE BRACE - A knee brace includes a sleeve; and a plurality of flaps including a first lateral flap coupled to a first side of the sleeve and configured to extend toward a center of the sleeve; a second lateral flap coupled to a second side of the sleeve substantially opposite to the first side and configured to extend toward a center of the sleeve and overlap with the first transverse flap; a first transverse flap and a second transverse flap coupled to a rear side of the sleeve and configured to wrap around the first side and the second side of the sleeve, respectively, and overlap the first and second lateral flaps. Additionally, the knee brace may include a lower flap as an anterior cruciate ligament support and first and second transverse straps configured to extend over the plurality of flaps. | 08-02-2012 |
20120238927 | PATELLA SUPPORT - A patella support includes: a strip adapted to loop around a knee joint and including a patella bracing portion; and a patella protective member attached to an inner side of the strip for preventing a lateral movement of a patella of the knee joint. The patella protective member includes: an intermediate portion having an outer face fastened to an inner surface of the patella bracing portion, and an inner face adapted to face the patella; two lateral portions extending oppositely from two ends of the intermediate portion, and fastened to the patella bracing portion; and a resilient cushion pad attached to the intermediate portion and adapted to cushion the patella. | 09-20-2012 |
20120296251 | KNEE ORTHOSIS FOR TORN ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT - The orthosis includes an articulated framework made to be fixed on either side of the knee onto the thigh and lower leg, restraint straps attached to the framework and surrounding the thigh and lower leg leaving the patellar area free. The straps cross and are superimposed on each other on the posterior side next to the skin of the popliteal fossa at the same level as the center of rotation of the knee in order to prevent the anterior part of the tibia sliding forward. Each strap is held in a rigid guide on the lower leg and the thigh, while, where they cross at the popliteal fossa, they are held together by a non stretching sleeve. The first shortest strap is on the outside, as far posteriorly as possible and the last longest strap is on the inside, as far anteriorly as possible next to the skin of the popliteal fossa. | 11-22-2012 |
20130006160 | Knee saving device - A device for supporting a wearer's knee prevents the knee from straightening during sleep. The device includes a sleeve adapted to be placed around a wearer's knee, and a rear pad connected to the sleeve. When the sleeve is placed around a person's knee, the pad causes the knee to be kept in an unlocked position when the person lies on their back. The rear pad has side walls that extend around the sleeve to surround the sides of the knee when the sleeve is placed around the knee. There is a front pad disposed opposite the rear pad on the sleeve. The front pad is positioned below the knee when the sleeve is placed around the knee, and prevents the knee from pressing on a surface when the wearer is lying face-down. | 01-03-2013 |
20130053743 | KNEE-JOINT BANDAGE MADE OF ELASTIC MATERIAL AND WITH APPLICATION AID - The invention relates to a knee-joint bandage ( | 02-28-2013 |
20130053744 | TUBULAR COMPRESSIVE ORTHOSIS - The invention relates to a tubular compressive orthosis having an upper edge defining a first knitted compression zone, and comprising, close to said upper edge, at least one grip element facilitating the process of putting on the orthosis. Characteristically, the grip element is a second knitted gripping zone arranged beneath the upper edge and having a mesh density higher than the mesh density of the first compression zone. | 02-28-2013 |
20130072840 | Knee Brace with Expandable Members and Method of Using the Same - A knee brace has a body supporting first, second, and third expandable members. When expanded, the first, second, and third expandable members are positioned on the brace body to provide a counteracting force to the adduction moment of the knee. | 03-21-2013 |
20130110023 | KNEE BANDAGE HAVING A CORRECTIVE STRAP | 05-02-2013 |
20130116610 | ORTHOPEDIC COMPONENT FOR USE WITH AN ORTHOPEDIC BRACE - An orthopedic component for use in orthopedic device includes a rigid frame and a flexible subshell connected to and extending flexibly outwardly from the rigid frame. The subshell may have a shell body and a perimeter edge portion defining a lip extending outwardly from a surface of a shell body and defining a clearance between the shell body and the lip. The subshell may include a plurality of slots and ventilated padding is used in combination with the slots. A tightenable fastener may be adjustably secured to the rigid frame and extend through an opening on the subshell, wherein the first side portion of the subshell is adjustable in location relative to the rigid frame. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116611 | SUPPORT FOR HUMAN JOINTS - A support for human joints is disclosed having first and second rods which are connected to each other via articulation means which permits reciprocal rotation of the two rods about a rotation pin. The support includes locking means having a flexible cable which limits rotation between the two rods in an angular direction. The support has first fixing means for fixing a first end of the cable to the first rod or to the articulation means, and second fixing means for fixing a second end of the cable to the second rod or to the articulation means. The first fixing means also has a plurality of hooks. The first end of the flexible cable forms a loop suitable to engage selectively with one of the hooks to vary the anchorage position of the first end of the cable with respect to the first rod. | 05-09-2013 |
20130172800 | Brace Affixing Lower Leg Cuff - In one embodiment of the invention, a lower leg cuff integrates with existing leg braces and prevents said leg braces from slipping down wearer's leg. The cuff is circumferentially placed around the lower leg in an above-the ankle or supramalleolar position with the lowest aspect of the cuff able to accommodate, in preformed apertures, the topmost portions of both the tibial and lateral malleoli. The leg cuff, thus “locked” into position on the leg has tabs which connect via hook and loop fastener with the lowest member of an in-situ leg brace. This arrangement will support the brace's longitudinal placement on the leg and due to the cuff's inability to slide onto or over the two bony protuberances of the lower leg the cuff is unable to migrate and thus will prevent the longstanding problem of slippage of the wearer's orthosis along the vertical axis of the leg. | 07-04-2013 |
20130184628 | STRAP TIGHTENER ASSEMBLY FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - A strap tightener assembly has a base, a tightening device mounted on the base and movable relative thereto, and a strap assembly coupled to the tightening device. The tightening device provides incremental movement of the strap assembly relative to the base at a plurality of predefined settings. A cover extends over the strap assembly and connects to the base so that the base and the cover form a channel permitting movement of the strap assembly therethrough. The cover defines an elongate slot extending along a portion of a length of the cover, and the strap assembly has an indicator identifying the relative location of the strap assembly to the cover. A strap is securable to the strap assembly. | 07-18-2013 |
20130204172 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE - Orthopedic devices, systems, and methods of using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, an orthopedic device intended for use with at least one moveable body part of a user may comprise a tubular body forming an interior surface and an exterior surface. The tubular body may include at least one opening and one or more shrinkable materials. The tubular body may be moveable between a first position, wherein the tubular body is configured to at least partially receive and at least partially surround the at least one moveable body part of the user, and a second position, wherein one or more portions of the tubular body are configured to generally conform to and at least partially restrict movement of the at least one moveable body part in one or more directions. The tubular body may be configured to move from the first position to the second position in response to a treatment. | 08-08-2013 |
20130211305 | CHAFE FOR USE WITH ORTHOTIC BRACE AND LIKE OBJECTS - A chafe for use with a leg brace or similar orthosis is disclosed. The chafe comprises a foundation element having a trough formation along one side, and a trough formation is adapted to accept a retainer loop. A top element fixedly overlies the foundation element and covers the retainer loop trough so as to retain the retainer loop within the trough and between the foundation element and the top element. The top element and/or a crown element has at least one ear formation adapted to selectively engage the retainer loop and restrict retainer loop rotation past a predetermined point. | 08-15-2013 |
20130296758 | ROLL-UP KNEE BRACE LINER - Provided is a brace liner configured for use with a conventional knee brace, wherein the brace liner is configured to include a portion which is worn under the knee brace and a portion that is folded over the knee brace to define a pocket which captures the knee brace to hold the knee brace in proper position on the user's knee. The brace liner is worn like a conventional pair of pants, and thus is supported by the wearer's hips, which in turn supports the knee brace from the wearer's hips, to prevent the knee brace from migrating downwardly during usage of the brace. The brace liner also tightly conforms to the brace to reduce the appearance of the knee brace. | 11-07-2013 |
20130296759 | 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. | 11-07-2013 |
20130324899 | BRACE WITH A SECURING DEVICE - A brace system worn by a user includes a brace, a belt, a strap, a securing mechanism and an adjusting mechanism. The brace is configured to provide support for a limb of the user. The belt is configured to be worn securely by the user above the brace. The strap depends downwardly from the belt and is configured to provide vertical support to the brace. The securing mechanism is configured to secure the strap to the brace. The adjusting mechanism is configured to adjust a length of the strap so that the strap maintains a desired supporting tension on the brace. | 12-05-2013 |
20130338557 | PATELLAR PAD - A medical aid for supporting the function of the knee joint, in particular a knee joint orthosis with a pad engaging around the patella of the knee joint. An improved patellar pad has the additional function of supporting movement and has additional preventive/therapeutic functions. | 12-19-2013 |
20140088478 | TOPICAL PROPRIOCEPTIVE ACL TUBE AND METHODS OF USE - A topical proprioceptive tube and method of use for enhancing performance, reducing the risk of knee injury, or both. The tube includes a flexible sleeve having at least: a hamstring buttress, a knee buttress, or both, wherein the hamstring buttress and the knee buttress are configured to be coupled to the interior of the flexible sleeve such that the hamstring buttress applies pressure to at least a portion of one of the subject's hamstring muscles and the knee buttress applies pressure to at least a portion of the subject's Vastus Medialis Obliquus (VMO) when worn by the subject to provide the desired effect. | 03-27-2014 |
20140100502 | JOINT SUPPORT DEVICE - A joint support device is provided. The joint support device may include a first tubular layer and a second tubular layer both made of crisscrossing fibers. The crisscrossing fibers of the first tubular layer may be oriented in a spiral in a first direction and the crisscrossing fibers of the second tubular layer may be oriented in a spiral in an opposite direction of the first direction. The first and second tubular layers may be layered together and may be attached to an existing elastic knee brace. | 04-10-2014 |
20140148747 | 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 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. | 05-29-2014 |
20140155799 | ELECTROSTIMULATION SYSTEM - Signal generator and signal generator system for electrostimulation and the promotion of joint health, and related methods, kits and articles of manufacture. | 06-05-2014 |
20140194801 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECURING THE SAME - An orthopedic device has various frame elements concealed by a sleeve defining pockets into which such frame elements are located. The orthopedic device includes a strap tightening assembly adapted to secure a plurality of straps simultaneously. The frame may include flexible edge features located along a periphery thereof | 07-10-2014 |
20140243722 | KNEE BRACE - A knee brace for use by athletes or others requiring protection and support of the knee. The knee brace includes a base and a spider member. The base is comprised of elastic material and configured to closely fit around portions of the knee and adjacent leg portions. A spider member having upper and lower pairs of tensioning straps is fastened to the interior surface of the base, with the tensioning straps extending through upper and lower apertures in the base for detachable attachment to the exterior surface of the base. | 08-28-2014 |
20140243723 | KNEE SUPPORT - Provided is a knee support capable of correcting/alleviating an inner rotation or outer rotation of a knee joint. | 08-28-2014 |
20140276312 | COMBINATORIAL THERAPY FOR TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods of knee rehabilitation. Embodiments generally include the use of viscosupplementation delivered intra-articularly in conjunction with rehabilitative therapy and an unloading knee brace. The injection of the viscosupplementation is guided such that the entire dose is delivered to the joint and can flow tricompartmentally. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276313 | KNEE BRACE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Knee brace devices and systems and methods of using the same. In an exemplary embodiment of a knee brace system of the present disclosure, the system comprises a knee brace configured to fit around at least part of a user's knee, and a strap having an optional strap connection portion coupled thereto, the strap configured to couple to the knee brace or a component coupled thereto and further configured to wrap around the user's shoulder so that the knee brace is maintained around at least part of the user's knee. | 09-18-2014 |
20140378883 | Garment for Promoting Dynamic Alignment of a Knee - A garment for promoting dynamic alignment of a knee of a wearer, comprising a sleeve configured to substantially conform to the knee, upper calf and lower thigh of the wearer, a strap positioned on the sleeve so as to provide a tension to promote an outward turning of the knee during flexion and extension of the knee, and wherein when the sleeve and strap are in its operative positions, a first end of the strap is attachable at a first position of the sleeve and a second end of the strap is attachable to a second position of the sleeve where the first position is medial and inferior to the patella and the second position is superior of the popliteal area behind the knee, and wherein the strap extends from the first position to the second position across the patella or tibial tuberosity and lateral aspect of the knee. | 12-25-2014 |
20150011924 | CARBON FIBER ORTHOSIS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A method of making an orthoses, comprising the steps of preparing a plaster mold, upon which the layers of the orthosis will be placed and formed; and placing layers of material on the mold, then forming and removing the layers. An orthosis, comprising a footplate that is capable of receiving a human foot thereabove, a heel portion at the rear side of the footplate; a strut extending upwardly from the heel portion; a calf portion extending forwardly from the strut, the calf portion including a tibial shell; the tibial shell extends around the front of the user's tibia; a rear portion extends around the back of the user's calf a rear portion disposed rearwardly with respect to the calf portion; and sides such that the calf portion is completely circumferential without seams. Two foam layers line the orthoses for comfort and ease of use. | 01-08-2015 |
20150038890 | Knee Immobilizer Support Cuff - The Knee Immobilizer Support Cuff has been created as a medical apparatus for bottom based support for a knee immobilizer (brace). Knee Immobilizers are difficult to keep in the correct position and often slip down the patient's leg during upright orientation (standing/walking). The Knee Immobilizer Support Cuff will stabilize the knee immobilizer without having to overly tighten the straps, thereby avoiding the discomfort and restriction of blood flow to the knee and surrounding tissues. The knee immobilizer support cuff will be offered in a variety of sizes and/or shapes to fit the needs of the individual patient. | 02-05-2015 |
20150038891 | PROTECTIVE SHEATH - This invention relates generally to providing relief to persons who suffer from arthritis of the knee and/or other knee ailments, and in particular to a soft, flexible sheath for protecting the knee and providing comfort to the user while sleeping. Various embodiments are described, which are constructed so that the wearer can bend and straighten his/her knees. | 02-05-2015 |
20150080780 | CONTOURED JOINT BRACE WITH SUPPORT STIFFNESS INSERT - A method and an article of manufacture are disclosed for supporting joints including a contoured brace having a Support Stiffness Insert (SSI) configured to be inserted into a cavity within the joint brace. In various embodiments, the contours of the brace fit the curves of the body to increase support, mobility and comfort. The SSI has a asymmetrical shape with a curved surface facing the body joint and a flat surface facing the opposite direction. The SSI is made of flexible materials such as rubber, gel, neoprene, and the like, while in other various embodiments, the SSI comprises a fluid sack with adjustable volume, pressure, stiffness, and shape of the joint brace. The joint brace may include a Decorative Pattern Insert (DPI) inserted into a transparent window to change the decorative appearance of the joint brace or to reduce its visibility by using a DPI with natural skin tones. | 03-19-2015 |
20150290013 | KNEE BRACE - A knee brace for use by athletes or others requiring protection and support of the knee. The knee brace includes a base and a spider member. The base is comprised of elastic material and configured to closely fit around portions of the knee and adjacent leg portions. A spider member having upper and lower pairs of tensioning straps is fastened to the interior surface of the base, with the tensioning straps extending through upper and lower apertures in the base for detachable attachment to the exterior surface of the base. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290014 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING THE PATELLA AND KNEE ORTHOSIS - An orthosis includes a device for holding the knee cap and arranged to press against the knee by a part consisting of an elastic material surrounding the knee. The holding device includes an annular body having a central oval opening for receiving the knee cap; and separate supporting bodies that protrude outwardly from the periphery of the body. Two adjacent supporting bodies are separated by a gap when the holding device in a non-constrained state. The holding device is substantially flat in the non-constrained state and non-deformable in a plane. The holding device is designed so as to be able to be deformed into a domed position, hugging the shape of the bent knee. In this position, the supporting bodies are butt jointedand the holding device forms a shell enveloping the knee. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290046 | HUMAN JOINT PROTECTION SYSTEM - A device is described that is configured to protect a joint of a wearer. The device includes a device cover structure having an interior surface of phase change fabric material that is placed toward the wearer's joint and an exterior surface of unbroken loop fabric that comes in direct contact with external objects such as a mattress and/or other parts of the users body or that of another person while in their preferred position for sleeping, resting or reclining. The device also includes flexible elastic wraps for securing the device cover. The Device furthermore includes one or more protective pads inserted into a pocket formed in the device cover structure. | 10-15-2015 |
20150305908 | KNEE BRACE - A knee brace and method for supporting osteokinematic joint movement. The knee brace includes a tubular sleeve adapted to enwrap a user's knee and extend around portions of the user's upper leg and lower leg adjacent to the knee. Further, an elongated strapping component is secured to the tubular sleeve, and adapted to wrap about the tubular sleeve in a spiral configuration. The elongated strapping component is constructed of an elastic material that provides support for stabilizing the user's knee. | 10-29-2015 |
20150328032 | SMART KNEE FIXTURE AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING KNEE BALANCING - A Smart Knee Fixture (SKF) is a system comprising sensors, exciters and computation and command controllers that instrument the characterization of anatomical knee balance. Specifically the instrumentation allows the measurement of the relationship between varus-valgus angular response and a measured side force moment. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335457 | KNEE BRACE - A knee brace having a tubular elastic knitted body with at least one pressure pad arranged thereon, which, when the brace is being worn, extends across the patellar tendon. On the front side of the knitted body, a first tension strap is provided, which extends around only a certain part of the knitted body and passes over the pressure pad. On the rear side of the knitted body, a second tension strap is provided, which is offset in the height direction from the first tension strap, and which extends around only a certain part of the knitted body. | 11-26-2015 |
20150351945 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A MECHANICAL JOINT BRACE - According to the invention, a system for increasing the effectiveness of a mechanical joint brace worn by a user is disclosed. A sleeve may fit around, and to either side, of a user's joint. The sleeve may include a first portion which applies compressive pressure on a proximate side of the joint, a second portion disposed around the joint, and a third portion which applies compressive pressure on a distal side of the joint. A first set of pads may be disposed and compressed between at least a first portion of a mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the proximate side of the joint. A second set of pads may be disposed and compressed between at least a second portion of the mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the distal side of the joint. | 12-10-2015 |
20150359653 | HOLDING MEANS FOR COUPLING AT LEAST ONE GUIDING/SUPPORTING STRUCTURE TO A LIVING BEING - The invention relates to a holder means for connecting, more particularly for the defined fastening, of at least one guide-support structure to a living entity. The holder means comprises at least a holder unit and a fastening means for the locally stable arrangement of the holder unit on the living entity, wherein the holder unit is elongated in design and can be arranged in the direction of extension of a body surface line of the living entity to at least in sections overlap the body surface line, wherein the body surface line is such that between two different body load conditions it essentially experiences no change in length. | 12-17-2015 |
20160045352 | GUPPY ERGONOMIC KNEE ASSISTIVE DEVICE - A knee assistive device for cushioning and protecting a user is provided. The device comprises a concave base having an inner surface, an outer surface, a front end, a first side, a second side, and a rear end. A side wall extends upward from the base. A knee well is formed in the inner surface of the base adjacent the front end. A foot well is formed in the inner surface of the base adjacent the knee well of the base with the foot well being separate and distinct from the knee well and extending to a point below the knee well. A cushioned pad is positioned within the knee well. Upon positioning of the knees within the knee well and the feet within the foot well, the user rocks back and forth on the base while the knees, calves, ankles, and feet of the user are cushioned and protected. | 02-18-2016 |
20160095734 | SUPPORT FOR ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A support for an article has a body arranged for length adjustment along a length adjustment axis. A tensioning device is connected to the support and adjustment of the tensioning device shortens or lengthens a length of the support along the length adjustment axis. The body defines at least one opening overlapping at least part of the length adjustment axis such that length adjustment is governed by modification of the size of the at least one opening according to adjustment by the tensioning device. | 04-07-2016 |
20160143764 | PATELLA CUP - A patella cup for use with a knee brace includes a main shell secured to a padded liner, and an upper shell disposed above the main shell, and secured at one end to the padded liner. The upper shell may include an extension passing under an upper end of the main shell, so that the upper shell is bendable rearwardly relative to the main shell. A lower strap and at least one upper strap are secured to the padded liner, such that each strap includes an elastic portion to allow each strap to stretch in length when pulled. Loops are secured to the padded liner, on lateral and medial sides of the main shell, with the loops configured to be secured to lateral and medial hinges on either side of a knee brace used with the patella cup. | 05-26-2016 |
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