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US 2011/0034843 A1Published application
Hinge brace assembly having a structural outer plate
AssigneeDjo, LLC
InventorScott Seligman
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Abstract
A hinge assembly for an orthopedic brace includes, among other things, an outer plate adapted to fit over a lateral side of a hinge to protect mechanical components of the hinge. The outer plate includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and a connector housing formed below the outer surface.
Claims22
A hinge assembly for an orthopedic brace, comprising:
- an outer plate that fits over a lateral side of a hinge to protect mechanical components of the hinge;
- the outer plate comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, and a connection port spaced beneath the outer surface;
- a connecting member that engages the connection port;
- and
- first and second hinge arms pivotably secured to the outer plate.
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A hinge assembly for an orthopedic brace, comprising:
- an outer plate that fits over a lateral side of a hinge to cover mechanical components of the hinge;
- the outer plate comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, the outer surface covering the mechanical components of the hinge without using a separate cover;
- and
- first and second hinge arms pivotably secured to the outer plate.
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A hinge assembly for an orthopedic brace, comprising:
- a label identifying the orthopedic brace's manufacturer comprising:
- a perimeter surface and an inner surface;
- and
- a plurality of anchoring points formed on the inner surface and interior from the perimeter surface;
- first and second hinge arms pivotably secured to the label;
- and
- an inner plate housing the first and second hinge arms;
- wherein the anchoring points join the first and second hinge arms to the inner plate.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.