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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 05, 2012
Russell S. Moir, Solvang, CA (US);
Bryan K. Bowman, Roann, IN (US);
Andrew M. Oplinger, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Robert A. Rosenberry, Solvang, CA (US);
Russell S. Moir, Solvang, CA (US);
Bryan K. Bowman, Roann, IN (US);
Andrew M. Oplinger, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Robert A. Rosenberry, Solvang, CA (US);
United Surgical Associates, Inc., Solvang, CA (US);
Abstract
A knee brace incorporates an upper attachment assembly received anteriorly on a thigh of and a lower attachment assembly to be received on a lower leg of a patent. Medial and lateral longitudinal supports are interconnected at medial and lateral hinges. An outer lateral arcuate support plate is attached to a first end of the lateral longitudinal support and an outer medial arcuate support plate is attached to a first end of the medial longitudinal support. Symmetrical lateral adjustment is accomplished with an anterior arcuate support plate and a lateral adjustment ratchet mounted to the anterior support plate. A lateral adjustment strap extends from the lateral arcuate support plate through the lateral adjustment ratchet. A lateral adjustment strap extends from the medial arcuate support plate through the lateral adjustment ratchet and rotation of the lateral adjustment ratchet symmetrically expands or retracts the lateral adjustment straps.