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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2009
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2005
Dylann D. Ceriani, San Diego, CA (US);
Bradley R. Mason, Rancho Santa Fe, CA (US);
Dylann D. Ceriani, San Diego, CA (US);
Bradley R. Mason, Rancho Santa Fe, CA (US);
Breg, Inc., Vista, CA (US);
Abstract
A frame is provided for an orthopedic brace having a frame assembly and an opposing frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a first longitudinal support and a second longitudinal support rotatably connected by a rotational hinge. The opposing frame assembly includes a first opposing longitudinal support and a second opposing longitudinal support rotatably connected by an opposing rotational hinge. The first longitudinal support has a greater degree of flexibility than the first opposing longitudinal support and/or the second longitudinal support has a greater degree of flexibility than the second opposing longitudinal support to enhance the fit of the frame with the body of a user.