Knee brace spring lock and release hinge
OwnerMichael Danforthinventor
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Abstract
A knee brace spring lock and release hinge including a first section and second section. The first section has an arched support housing with a J-curved recess. The second section includes a base with base platform, an arched support surrounding a rotational wheel, a wheel pad abutting a portion of the wheel, and at least one spring extending from the base platform to the wheel pad. The second section is structured to rotate within the J-curved recess when the at least one spring is extended. The second section is structured to be locked into place when the at least one spring is compressed.
Claims20
A knee brace spring lock and release hinge comprising:
- a first section comprising
- an arched support housing with a J-curved recess;
- a second section comprising
- a base with a base platform,
- an arched support surrounding a rotational wheel,
- a wheel pad abutting a portion of the rotational wheel, and
- at least one spring extending from the base platform to the wheel pad;
- wherein the second section is configured to rotate within the J-curved recess when the at least one spring is extended;
- and
- wherein the second section is configured to be locked into place when the at least one spring is compressed.
A knee brace spring lock and release hinge comprising:
- a first section comprising
- an arched support housing with a recess formed by two generally perpendicular walls connected by a curved wall;
- a second section comprising a base,
- an arched support surrounding a rotational wheel,
- a wheel pad connected to a portion of the rotational wheel, and
- a plurality of springs extending from the base to the wheel pad;
- wherein the second section is configured to rotate within the recess when the plurality of springs are extended;
- wherein the second section is configured to be locked in place when the plurality of springs are compressed.
A knee brace spring lock and release hinge comprising:
- a first section comprising
- an arched support housing with a J-curved recess;
- a second section comprising
- a base with a base platform,
- an arched support surrounding a rotational wheel,
- a wheel pad connected to a portion of the rotational wheel, and
- at least one spring extending from the base platform to the wheel pad;
- an axle permeated through a medial wheel sheath;
- wherein the axle is a threaded fastener configured to secure the first section to the second section;
- wherein the second section is configured to rotate within the J-curved recess when the at least one spring is extended;
- wherein the second section is configured to be locked in place when the at least one spring is compressed;
- wherein the hinge is configured to be attached to a knee brace;
- and
- wherein the brace hinge is configured to lock when a user steps down with their body weight on a leg with the brace and is configured to rotate when the user releases their body weight from that leg.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.