| DJO, LLC Patent applications |
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| 20120065564 | ADJUSTABLE DORSAL NIGHT SPLINT - A dorsal night splint has dynamic adjustable features that allow the patient to adjust the splint while in use to control the stretching of the plantar fascia and Achilles. A semi-rigid flexible frame is included along with a tightening strap that is anchored to the frame and by which the patient can tension the strap and adjust the structure of the frame to fit the patient's desired therapeutic or prophylactic needs. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20110314637 | HINGE FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC BRACE - Systems, devices, and methods for adjusting rotational limits of an orthopedic brace hinge are provided. A hinge stop assembly limits rotational travel of first and second frame members of the hinge. An indexing key of the hinge stop assembly is actuatable in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the hinge to lock and unlock the position of the hinge stop assembly relative to the hinge. Actuation of the hinge stop assembly unlocks the indexing key and allows movement of the hinge stop assembly to set a desired limit on the flexion or extension of the brace hinge. Release of the hinge stop assembly locks the indexing key and locks the hinge stop assembly in place. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110152736 | Brace having a Force Indicator - A hinge brace includes a hinge unit having medial and lateral plates enclosing a hinge mechanism, a sensing unit operatively connected to the hinge mechanism for sensing a force applied by the brace onto a user's knee. The hinge brace also includes a display unit that is operatively connected to the sensing unit for indicating a level of force applied to the user's knee by the brace. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110130694 | ADJUSTABLE WRIST BRACE - Provided herein are wrist braces with improved adjustability and performance features. An exemplary wrist brace includes a flexible support casing to enclose a user's wrist; securing loops, mounted substantially along and extending outwardly from the support casing; an elastic securing member passing through at least one of the securing loops; and a puller, attached to the ends of the elastic securing member, configured to adjustably tension the elastic securing member with respect to the casing. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110034843 | HINGE BRACE ASSEMBLY HAVING A STRUCTURAL OUTER PLATE - A hinge assembly for an orthopedic brace includes, among other things, an outer plate adapted to fit over a lateral side of a hinge to protect mechanical components of the hinge. The outer plate includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and a connector housing formed below the outer surface. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20100010409 | Brace hinge with telescoping condyle pad - A knee brace assembly is provided having an adjustable, pressure-applying gear system mounted to a portion of the hinge assembly. Through selective adjustment of the gear system, the knee brace assembly can apply pressure to a portion or portions of the knee joint, thereby relieving pressure on the knee joint. A method of treating a knee joint using a knee brace assembly including a planetary gear system is also provided. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20090198161 | MOTION CONTROLLING HINGE FOR ORTHOPEDIC BRACE - A motion controlling hinge for an orthopedic brace is provided. The hinge includes an actuator secured to one arm, and at least one spring member. As the arm with the actuator pivots in a first direction, at a predetermined flexion angle the actuator applies a force to the spring member, causing the spring member to flex. The spring member exerts a force on the actuator tending to bias the actuator away from the spring member, and tending to bias the arm in a second direction opposite the first direction. A movable fulcrum enables adjustment of a force exerted by the spring member on the actuator. A variety of differently sized adapters are securable to the actuator. The size of the adapter determines the flexion angle at which the spring member first exerts force on the actuator. | 08-06-2009 |
