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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2006
William S. Patterson, Orlando, FL (US);
Robert Gailey, Miami, FL (US);
Augusto Sarmiento, Miami, FL (US);
Maitland C. Mackenzie, Orlando, FL (US);
Roy P. Mcmurray, Merrit Island, FL (US);
William S. Patterson, Orlando, FL (US);
Robert Gailey, Miami, FL (US);
Augusto Sarmiento, Miami, FL (US);
Maitland C. MacKenzie, Orlando, FL (US);
Roy P. McMurray, Merrit Island, FL (US);
Other;
Abstract
The vacuum orthopedic brace and method include the use of an inner sleeve or liner, and at least one rigid member. The rigid member includes a fabric liner or other porous material to act as a wick, and a gasket surrounding the wick material. A valve is preferably provided in the rigid member for drawing air from between the rigid member and the liner, i.e. to create a vacuum. Furthermore, an external, internal or integrated chamber or rigid reservoir is preferably included, and is in communication with the wick filled area between the rigid member and liner, to hold a vacuum.