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US 12,214,089 B2Granted
Multi-component frame for use in an orthopedic device
AssigneeOssur Iceland Ehf
InventorsScott Seligman, Jared Olivo
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Abstract
A multi-component frame includes a first component made from a rigid structural material and a second component connected to at least an end portion the first component. The first component is constructed from a metal or metal alloy, and the second component is constructed from a material different from the first component. The first and second components form at least part of a length of the multi-component frame.
Claims16
A frame in an orthopedic device, comprising:
- a first component made from a structural material, the first component defining first and second sides, the first and second sides being coextensive and parallel forming a cross-section bounded by first and second frame edges formed by the first component and extending from opposed sides of the cross-section and linearly from the cross-section, wherein the first component is constructed from a metal alloy;
- a second component connected to the first component and having a different material composition from the first component, the second component having a first surface lining an inside of the cross-section short of the first and second frame edges, and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the second component is constructed from a non-metal material;
- wherein the second component is constructed from a resin-impregnated material including a plurality of reinforcement fibers.
A multi-component frame comprising:
- a first component made from a rigid structural material, the first component defining first and second side and first and second frame edges, the first component being constructed from a metal alloy;
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- a second component having a first surface lining a first side or end portion of the first component to at least overlap in part, the second component being constructed from a resin-impregnated material including a reinforcement fiber selected from the group consisting of carbon, and glass, the second component having a second surface opposite the first surface;
- wherein the first component has a thickness less than a thickness of the second component;
- a padding layer extending along the second surface of the second component, the padding layer forming peripheral edge portions extending laterally to or beyond the first and second edge portions of the first component.
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