Brace devices, systems, and methods
AssigneeShock Doctor, Inc.
InventorJay Turkbas
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Abstract
A brace system is configured to be worn on a limb of a wearer. The brace system includes a support member configured to receive the limb of the wearer and a hinge assembly coupled to the support member. The hinge assembly includes a spring hinge member and a tension member. The spring hinge member and the tension member apply forces to the support member that urge the limb of the wearer in an extension direction.
Claims20
A brace system configured to be worn on a limb of a wearer, comprising:
- a support member configured to receive the limb of the wearer;
- a hinge assembly coupled to the support member, the hinge assembly comprising:
- a spring hinge member;
- and
- a tension member;
- wherein the spring hinge member and the tension member apply forces to the support member that urge the limb of the wearer in an extension direction.
A brace system configured to be worn on a limb of a wearer, comprising:
- a support member configured to receive the limb of the wearer;
- a hinge assembly coupled to the support member, the hinge assembly comprising:
- a spring hinge member configured to carry a bending load upon flexion of the limb of the wearer;
- and
- a tension member configured to carry a tensile load upon flexion of the limb of the wearer.
A method for reconfiguring a brace system, the brace system comprising a support member, a spring hinge member coupled to the support member, a first tension member having a first deformation resistance characteristic when attached to the spring hinge member, and a second tension member having a second deformation resistance characteristic when attached to the spring hinge member, the second deformation resistance characteristic being different than the first deformation resistance characteristic, the method comprising:
- detaching the first tension member from the spring hinge member;
- and
- thereafter attaching the second tension member to the spring hinge member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.