Geriatric knee brace
Patent 5865777 Issued on February 2, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 1, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 1, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3463147 3473517 3703171 3804084 3831467 Therapeutic musculoskeletal support sleeve and method of manufacturing same Knee immobilizer Flexible knee support Tennis elbow brace Protective orthopedic device InventorApplicationNo. 071337 filed on 05/01/1998US Classes:602/26, Knee602/62, Arm or leg602/63TubularExaminersPrimary: Dvorak, Linda C. M.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61F 005/00AbstractA knee brace for a person, particularly an elderly person. The knee brace made up of a generally planar sheet of elastomeric, e.g., a plush fabric-covered neoprene, material and has a pair of adjustment straps secured to it. The sheet has a central portion having a longitudinal axis, a first side disposed laterally from the axis and from which an intermediate mounting tab projects and a second side disposed laterally from the axis opposite the first side and from which an upper and a lower mounting tab project. The upper tab includes a free end portion in the form of a VELCRO.RTM. multi-hook connector. The intermediate tab is similarly constructed, as is the lower tab. The central portion of the brace is arranged to be mounted on the person's knee so that the longitudinal axis is over the person's patella. The upper tab is arranged to be stretched and wrapped around the posterior of the person's thigh so that it's VELCRO.RTM. multi-hook connector releasably engages the plush fabric of the central portion contiguous the said first side to hold it in place. The lower tab is arranged to be stretched and wrapped around the posterior the person's calf so that it's VELCRO.RTM. multi-hook connector releasably engages the plush fabric of the central portion contiguous with the first side to hold it in place. The intermediate tab is arranged to be stretched and wrapped around the posterior the person's knee so that it's VELCRO.RTM. multi-hook connector releasably engages the plush fabric of the portion contiguous with the second side to hold it in place. One of the adjustment straps is an inelastic member which is located on the central portion of the brace above the person's patella to adjust the tightness of the brace on the person's thigh, while the other of the adjustment straps is similarly constructed and is located on said central portion of the brace below the person's patella to adjust the tightness of the brace on the person's calf. | |
