Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Hyperextension knee brace
- Patent Title (中): 超伸膝关节支架
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Application No.: US13291910Application Date: 2011-11-08
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Publication No.: US08388564B2Publication Date: 2013-03-05
- Inventor: Richard A. Nace
- Applicant: Richard A. Nace
- Agency: Larson & Larson, P.A.
- Agent Frank Liebenow; Justin P. Miller
- Main IPC: A61F5/00
- IPC: A61F5/00

Abstract:
A knee brace for treating hyperextension in a patient's knee. The knee brace includes two lateral uprights and a back support positioned horizontally to and generally at a middle portion of the lateral uprights. The lateral uprights and the back support define an integral frame. A plurality of straps includes a thigh, shin and patella strap connected at opposed ends to the frame for securing the brace to the patient. A plurality of cushion pads is disposed along inner surfaces of the lateral uprights and the thigh and shin straps for providing comfort and for mitigating brace migration. An inflatable air bladder is located on an inner surface of the back support for positioning behind the knee. The air bladder has an inflation tube for increasing or decreasing the air volume within the air bladder to affect a range of motion for the patient's knee.
Public/Granted literature
- US20120123308A1 HYPEREXTENSION KNEE BRACE Public/Granted day:2012-05-17
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