Highly adjustable lumbar support and methods

A technology for adjusting mechanisms and braces, used in medical science, orthopaedic corsets, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-09-01
CARSAR
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However, Willis was unable to make it conform to different shapes and sizes, for example, different hips and different lordotic curves

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[0026] Preferred embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but not for the purpose of limiting the invention, figure 1 One embodiment of a body brace 100 is shown having a first adjustment mechanism 110 , a second adjustment mechanism 120 , a left side panel 130 , a right side panel 140 , and a back panel 150 .

[0027] The first adjustment mechanism 110 is a fold-back adjustment mechanism that adjusts the effective length of the left side panel 130 . As used herein, "effective length" is the length of the side panels that serve as the periphery of the body brace when the brace is donned about the wearer. Such as figure 1 As best seen in , the hook portion 112 of the left side panel 130 passes through the slit 116 of the back panel 150 . The hook portion 112 is then folded back over the loop portion 114 of the left side panel 130, whereupon the hook portion 112 cooperates with the loop portion 114 to form a hook and loop fastener. This hook an...

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The invention relates to a highly adjustable lumbar support and methods. A body brace for a wearer has a combination of adjustment mechanisms and fasteners to help fit the body brace to a wearer. A wearer first fastens the body brace about his abdomen and lumbar regions to generally fit the body brace around the wearer's waist. The wearer then adjusts one set of adjustment mechanisms that adjust an upper and lower circumference of the brace to allow the brace to fit both straight and pear-shaped bodies. Lastly, the wearer adjusts a second set of adjustment mechanisms that tighten a rear panel of the body brace against a lumbar region of the wearer. Preferably, the adjustment mechanism that is used to tighten the rear panel is an advantaged adjustment mechanism to allow for fine-tuning and a snug fit.

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[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of non-provisional application No. 10 / 977726, filed March 2, 2005, which is a continuation-in-part of non-provisional application No. 10 / 977725, filed May 19, 2003 divisional case. technical field [0002] The field of the invention is lumbar supports. Background technique [0003] Orthotics are often provided for partial or substantial immobilization of the trunk in order to stabilize the back. Certain orthotic devices are back braces that fit around the torso around the lumbar region. When worn correctly, a body brace provides additional support to the abdomen and spine for spinal stability. However, for many users, body braces are difficult to properly place and snap on. For example, US Patent No. 4,640,269 to Goins provides a back brace that is tightened around the body by passing a Velcro strap through a loop and pulling the strap back toward the user's rear. The awkward angle of the strap prevents the user from full...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F5/01
CPCA61F5/03A61F5/028
Inventor G·C·加思A·V·罗莫S·R·伯克J·佩雷斯
Owner CARSAR
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