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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 1998
Filed:
Mar. 25, 1997
Dilip K Tailor, Brampton, Ontario, CA;
Mark F Lang, Oakville, Ontario, CA;
Paul S Hruska, Mount Forest, Ontario, CA;
Kevin J McConnell, Stoney Creek, Ontario, CA;
Beverly Lucek, Hamilton, Ontario, CA;
Other;
Abstract
Thermoplastic, thermoshapable composite laminate bars, an orthopedic brace using the shaped composite bars as integral components, and a method of thermoshaping the composite bars for use as fitted components in the orthopedic brace are provided. The composite bars contain multiple fiber layers oriented in at least two directions with respect to the bar length to provide high flexural and torsional strength. The novel method of thermoshaping yields improved results over prior thermoshaping methods by providing an uncomplicated shaping capability while maintaining the structural and mechanical properties of the composite bar.