Orthosis closure system with mechanical advantage

Details Orthosis closure system with mechanical advantage Orthosis closure system with mechanical advantage

2006-10-10

2006-10-10

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S005000, C602S032000, C602S012000, C128S096100, C128S100100, C002S311000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07118543

ABSTRACT:
A closure system for orthoses that permits a first body member conforming to a portion of a patient's torso to be connected through the closure system, with a second body member conforming to another portion of a patient's torso. The closure system includes a first connector member with a first series of plastic molded channels and a second connector member with a second series of plastic molded channels with an elongated flexible pull member operatively weaving around the respective first and second series of plastic molded channels to provide a mechanical force advantage when tightened by the patient to draw the first body member and the second body member against the patient's torso to exert compression forces. The elongated flexible pull member can comprise a cord such as a polyester cord with an exterior braided configuration.

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