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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2018
Filed:
Jun. 23, 2014
Ossur Hf, Reykjavik, IS;
Janaki Ram-srinivasaRao Chetlapalli, Irvine, CA (US);
Harry Duane Romo, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
Jane Lee, Fullerton, CA (US);
Gudni Ingimarsson, Reykjavik, IS;
Derek Brookover, Irvine, CA (US);
Michael Meritt-Powell, Oceanside, CA (US);
Jared Olivo, Highland, CA (US);
OSSUR HF, Reykjavik, IS;
Abstract
A dynamic tension system connects to an orthopedic device having a frame and a hinge connected to the frame. The dynamic tension system includes a cable, an adjustment mechanism connected to the cable and arranged to incrementally wind or release the cable, and a tension control device connected to the adjustment mechanism and arranged to limit the adjustment mechanism from winding of the cable past a predetermined tension level.