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Orthopedic device for treatment of the back
US8926537B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8926537-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213616130-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | Feb 26, 2009 |
| Publication date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
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In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members.
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The invention claimed is: 1. An orthopedic device comprising: an elongate belt member having first and second ends; a plate slidably connecting to the belt member, the plate being bendable to accommodate anatomy of a wearer and rigidly supporting anatomy of the wearer as the belt member is tensioned; a closure system located on a posterior side of the orthopedic device and arranged for placement for a back of the wearer, and at least one elongate tensioning element arranged to…
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- What does patent US8926537B2 cover?
- In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt membe…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ingimundarson Arni Thor, Robertson Brice, Ossur Hf
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F5/028. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 06 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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