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Convertible orthotic brace

a brace and lumbar support technology, applied in the field of lumbar support, can solve the problems of inability to use both, stiffness and unyielding, and feel confining for the wearer, and achieve the effect of effective lumbar support and comfort for the wearer

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-12-18
CAPITAL PROSTHETIC & ORTHOTIC CENT
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is an orthotic brace that can adjust to fit the back of a specific person. It can be converted from a smaller or larger type, while providing effective support and comfort to the person. This technology offers improved fit and comfort for wearers.

Problems solved by technology

One of the problems with orthotic braces of the prior art is that they cannot be used as both a smaller lumbosacral belt (“LSB”) type orthotic brace and as a relatively larger lumbosacral orthotic (“LSO”) type brace.
This is relatively stiff and unyielding, and can feel confining for the wearer.
In addition, it is normally inconvenient for wearers to be able to don and remove such a supplementary sternal support without disrupting the custom fitting of its attachment to the wearer.

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[0048]In accordance with the foregoing summary of the invention, the following presents the preferred embodiments of the present invention, which are considered to be the best mode thereof.

[0049]FIG. 1 is a plan view of an orthotic brace in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, showing the orthotic brace in an open, extended configuration, as seen from the inner side of the brace.

[0050]FIG. 1 shows orthotic brace 1 which comprises a first lateral belt portion 2 and a second lateral belt portion 3. The first and second lateral belt portions are sized and adapted to overlap across the wearer's ventral area when the orthotic brace is donned, and to be releasably attached to one another in this region such as by virtue of opposing hook-and-loop closure portions 4 and 5 (the latter not shown in this view).

[0051]The orthotic brace 1 also comprises a central dorsal portion 6 (not shown in this view). Also shown in FIG. 1 are the optional preferred laterals pads 7 and 8.

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Abstract

The present invention includes an orthotic brace which offers advantages in being able to be adjusted to fit the small of the back of a specific wearer, and may be altered to be converted from a smaller LSB-type brace or a larger LSO-type brace, and may have optional ventral supports removably attachable thereto. The present invention also includes a thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthopedic (TSLO) brace variant featuring a supplementary sternal support adapted for ease of donning and removal once its strap system is fitted to the wearer.

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RELATED APPLICATION DATA[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 492,363, filed Jun. 8, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,758,284, which claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 494,550, filed Jun. 8, 2011, which are hereby incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD FOR THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a convertible orthotic brace and especially to a flexible orthopedic brace providing for convenient adjustment to fit a wearer by adjustment to multiple configurations.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Several prior art orthotic braces feature front and rear panels to provide lumbar support to the patient.[0004]For instance, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,478,759 and 5,967,998, hereby incorporated herein by reference, a single front support panel is attached to one or more rear panels to provide lumbar support to the patient upon closure. Devices of this type provide better support in comparison to belt-typ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F5/02
CPCA61F5/028A61F5/026
Inventor KOZERSKY, DAVID J.
Owner CAPITAL PROSTHETIC & ORTHOTIC CENT