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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2020
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2009
Maxime Bureau, San Sebastián, ES;
Je Hyung Jung, San Sebastián, ES;
Thierry Keller, San Sebastián, ES;
Maxime Bureau, San Sebastián, ES;
Je Hyung Jung, San Sebastián, ES;
Thierry Keller, San Sebastián, ES;
Fundacion Tecnalia Research & Innovation, Donostia-San Sebastian, ES;
Abstract
The invention refers to a body fitting element with negative pressure controlled stiffness comprised of a gas tight envelope (), a plurality of layers fitted in the envelope () and a valve () adapted to evacuate the interior of the envelope, characterized in that the layers comprise a core () made of a material with a high Young's modulus and flexibility and a first cover layer at both sides of the core made of a material with high friction coefficient (). Orthoses and protective equipments fabricated with the fitting element can be shaped and fitted to the body in an optimal manner.