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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 23, 1999
Filed:
Nov. 14, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
John Bennett, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (US);
Willis C Bradley, Gardena, CA (US);
Assignee:
Lenjoy Engineering, Inc., Gardena, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F / ; E05F / ; E05C / ; F16C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
602 16 ; 602 20 ; 602 26 ; 403116 ; 16285 ; 16342 ;
Abstract
An orthopedic splint has two end plates connected to an intermediate hinge which flexes in a plane transverse to the plates and attaches to a limb in a less obtrusive position behind the joint rather than on opposite sides of the joint. The hinge has continuously adjustable stops for limiting flexing and extension and a spring contained in the hinge for preloading the splint. The entire splint including the hinge may be enclosed and contained in a zippered moisture absorbent contour fitting cover for improved esthetic appearance and comfort.