Joint brace for medial/lateral loading
Patent 6336909 Issued on January 8, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 4, 2021. 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.
April 4, 2021. 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 3786804 Protective orthopedic device Four-point anterior cruciate ligament brace Orthosis Flexible knee and leg brace Dynamic splint Geriatric knee brace Patent #: 5865777 InventorsApplicationNo. 825787 filed on 04/04/2001US Classes:602/26KneeExaminersPrimary: Lewis, Kim M.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61F 005/00AbstractBraces for loading and/or unloading knees, elbows and other joints. Such braces feature a stiffener which may be substantially permanently configured in shape to cooperate with the brace in applying tension to locations on the limb proximal and distal to the joint being loaded and/or unloaded, which counteract forces applied by the stiffener to the joint. A bending tool which may be accompanied by use of a goniometer may be employed for proper configuration of the stiffener using the wearer's limb geometry as a reference. Such braces are particularly effective for treating conditions such as compartmental osteoarthritis. | |
