# US 2014/0194801 A1 · Orthopedic device and method for securing the same > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0194801 A1 - Document ID: US20140194801A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/148,881 - Filed: 2014-01-07 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-07 - Assignees: Ossur Hf - Applicants: OSSUR hf - Inventors: Hildur Inga THORSTEINSDOTTIR; Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON; Helga Run PALSDOTTIR; Bjorn OMARSSON - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140194801A1 ## CPC - A61F 5/0109: {Sleeve-like structures} - A61F 5/0102: {specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations} - A61F 5/0106: {for the knees} - A61F 5/0123: {for the knees (A61F5/0106 takes precedence)} - A61F 5/0111: {for the feet or ankles} - A61F 5/0118: {for the arms, hands or fingers} - A61F 5/0127: {for the feet (A61F5/0111 takes precedence)} - A61F 5/013: {for the arms, hands or fingers (A61F5/0118 takes precedence)} - A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) ## Abstract An orthopedic device has various frame elements concealed by a sleeve defining pockets into which such frame elements are located. The orthopedic device includes a strap tightening assembly adapted to secure a plurality of straps simultaneously. The frame may include flexible edge features located along a periphery thereof ## Claims ### Claim 1 An orthopedic device, comprising: an inner sleeve segment having interior and exterior surfaces; a frame applied over the outer surface of the inner sleeve segment; at least one strap connected to the frame; an outer sleeve segment connected to the inner sleeve segment and having interior and exterior surfaces with the interior surface facing the exterior surface of the inner sleeve segment, the outer and inner sleeve segments forming a sleeve in which at least a portion of the frame is confined within a space defined between the outer and inner sleeve segments, and selectively accessible from the outer surface of the outer sleeve segment. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The orthopedic device of claim 1, further comprising a tensioning mechanism coupling a first end of the at least one strap to the frame, the tensioning mechanism providing incremental adjustment of the first end of the at least one strap relative to the frame among a plurality of predetermined settings. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The orthopedic device of claim 2, wherein the tensioning mechanism is mounted to an outer surface of the frame, the tensioning mechanism accessible from and through the exterior surface of the outer sleeve segment. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The orthopedic device of claim 2, wherein the tensioning mechanism is a rotary ratchet and winding mechanism, the first end of the at least one strap coupled to the tensioning mechanism via a cable windable about the winding element. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The orthopedic device of claim 1, wherein the at least one strap is adjustable in length within the space between the outer and inner sleeve segments. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The orthopedic device of claim 1, wherein the frame defines upper and lower shells, and a hinge connecting and spacing apart the upper and lower shells. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The orthopedic device of claim 6, wherein the at least one strap has first and second ends connecting to and spiraling between the upper and lower shells, the first and second ends connecting at a first side of the upper and lower shells, and extending over a second side of the device located opposite to the first side at which the hinge is located. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The orthopedic device of claim 1, further comprising a first zipper located on the outer sleeve segment and secured to opposed edges of the outer sleeve segment so as to separate the opposed edges and provide access to the frame and the at least one strap. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The orthopedic device of claim 8, wherein the first zipper is located at the lower portion of a first side of the orthopedic device, the at least one strap connected to the frame at the first side of the orthopedic device. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The orthopedic device of claim 1, further comprising reinforcement edging located about a periphery of the outer sleeve segment, the reinforcement edging being less flexible and having greater toughness than material forming the outer sleeve segment. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The orthopedic device of claim 1, wherein the at least one strap has first and second ends connected to the frame, the first end of the least one strap adjustably movable relative to the frame and the second end of the second strap anchored to the frame; the orthopedic device further comprising: a bracket connected to and extending from the at least one strap; a tightening mechanism connected to the frame and coupling the first end of the at least one strap to the frame via the bracket, the tightening mechanism arranged to simultaneously adjust the at least one strap relative to the frame, the tightening mechanism including a winding element, and at least one cable extending from the winding element and coupling to the bracket. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The orthopedic device of claim 11, wherein the bracket defines a channel through which first and second portions of the at least one cable extend, the first cable portion securing to the frame, and the second cable portion operatively engaging the tightening mechanism. ### Claim 13 An orthopedic device, comprising: a frame having first and second portions opposed from one another; at least one elongate strap having first and second ends connected to the frame, the first end of the at least one strap adjustably movable relative to the first frame portion and the second end of the second strap anchored to the second frame portion; a bracket connected to and extending from the at least one strap; a tightening mechanism connected to the frame and coupling the first end of the at least one strap to the frame via the bracket, the tightening mechanism arranged to simultaneously adjust the at least one strap relative to the frame, the tightening mechanism including a winding element, and at least one cable extending from the winding element and coupling to the bracket. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The orthopedic device of claim 13, wherein the bracket defines a channel through which first and second portions of the at least one cable extend, the first cable portion securing to the frame, and the second cable portion operatively engaging the tightening mechanism. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The orthopedic device of claim 13, wherein the at least one strap defines first and second straps, the at least one cable operatively engaging first and second brackets extending respectively from said first and second straps, the tightening mechanism operatively winding the at least one cable so the first and second straps are adjusted simultaneously. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The orthopedic device of claim 13, further comprising a guide extending between the bracket and the winding element, the guide routing the second cable portion to the winding element. ### Claim 17 (depends on 13) The orthopedic device of claim 13, further comprising a strap tab bearing tightening indicia and located at the first end of the at least one strap, the strap tab arranged for substantial adjustment of a length of the at least one strap, and the tightening mechanism is arranged for finer adjustment of the at least one strap relative to the frame. ### Claim 18 An orthopedic device, comprising: an inner sleeve segment having interior and exterior surfaces; a frame applied over the outer surface of the inner sleeve segment; at least one strap connected to the frame; wherein the frame defines a flexible edge portion located along a periphery thereof formed from a main body of the frame itself. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The orthopedic device of claim 18, wherein the frame includes upper and lower shells each formed from a main body, the flexible edge portion being formed by tabs extending from the main body spaced apart by gaps. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The orthopedic device of claim 19, wherein the flexible edge portion is only formed along a side of the upper and lower shells opposite to a side adjacent a hinge spacing apart and connecting the upper and lower shells.