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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 20, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 10, 2005
Robert Gilmour, Waiheke Island, NZ;
Michael Skahan, Vista, CA (US);
Kevin Lunau, Valley Center, CA (US);
Robert Gilmour, Waiheke Island, NZ;
Michael Skahan, Vista, CA (US);
Kevin Lunau, Valley Center, CA (US);
VQ Orthocare, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
An orthotic device is provided having a support member () adapted to be secured to a body portion of a user and a resilient liner () connected to a side of the support member adjacent the body portion of the user. The support member can be malleable to conform to the user's body. The liner has a plurality of discrete liner segments (), at least one adapted to conform to body of the user. The liner segments can be removably attached to the support member, and can be adjustable in shape and/or size. The liner segment can be a pair of individually adjustable segment portions to provide adjustable shape, and either of the portions can be inflatable to provide adjustable size. The liner segment can include an electrode portion () to impart therapeutic stimulation to an associated body portion and can include a micro-porous waterproof cover material contacting the body portion of the user.