Adjustable hinge structure

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1998-04-09

1999-08-17

Dvorak, Linda C.M.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

A61F 500

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059386290

ABSTRACT:
A hinge structure has first and second hinge elements having inner and outer ends with the inner ends being pivotally secured together. One of said hinge elements has a series of ratchet teeth associated therewith. The other hinge element has a keeper element slidably mounted thereon to engage, and to be disengaged, with the ratchet teeth to cause the hinge elements to be locked and unlocked, respectively, to each other. A cam element on the hinge structure is operatively connected to the keeper element to slidably move the keeper element into or out of engagement with the ratchet teeth.

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