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AssigneeBio Cybernetics International, Inc.
InventorsEd Bannister, Michael L. Martin, Sai Chung Chan
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Described herein is an orthotic device and a method for using an orthotic device to provide a variable range of body support. The orthotic device can comprise a body brace, a primary body panel, and a secondary body panel configured to be releasably attached to the primary body panel. The subject invention addresses the problem of patients being required to purchase multiple orthotic devices in order to receive multiple levels of support by allowing a single orthotic device to provide a variable amount of support. In one embodiment, the variable amount of support is achieved by providing both a primary body panel and a secondary body panel, with the secondary body panel configured to be removably attached to the primary body panel.
An orthotic device comprising:
The orthotic device of claim 10, wherein the flanged bottom portion comprises two prongs extending from opposite ends of the flanged bottom portion.
A method for receiving adjustable levels of support using an orthotic device, the method comprising the steps of
An orthotic device comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.