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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2023
Filed:
Sep. 02, 2022
Icarus Medical, Llc, Charlottesville, VA (US);
David T. Johnson, Charlottesville, VA (US);
Evan Eckersley, Charlottesville, VA (US);
Benjamin Scire, Hopkinton, MA (US);
Philip Miller, Charlottesville, VA (US);
Nicholas Yantiss, Charlottesville, VA (US);
Icarus Medical, LLC, Charlottesville, VA (US);
Abstract
An adjustable knee ankle foot orthosis for unloading weight from a knee joint afflicted with osteoarthritis, thus reducing pain and improving mobility, comprising: an upper and lower frame connected by an unloading hinge assembly, optionally comprising a sensor and processor allowing for remote or automatic control of brace tension. In embodiments, the brace includes a user mechanism that is capable of adjusting a tensioning element while the brace is being worn. In other embodiments, electronic motors, sensors, and indicators may be included in the brace to improve brace performance and user interaction.