Title:
UNIVERSAL SPINE BRACE WITH CABLE TENSIONING SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/069501
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An adjustable and tensionable spinal brace, including a pair of conformable waist belt and a cable tensioning system re!easably and adjustably attachable to the waist belt. The cable tensioning system includes at least one cable, a pair of cable spreaders, and one or more cable take-ups. The waist belt is initially snugly installable around the waist of the user by overwrapping the anterior ends, with portions of the cable tensioning system adjacent the spine of the user. The cable tensioning system is operable to enable micro adjustment of compressive forces applied via the brace to impart a desired compression or tension about the waist of the user.
Inventors:
MODGLIN MICHAEL D (US)
CLEMENTS KAREN M (US)
FRENCH CHARLES J III (US)
DAVIS SARAH O (US)
HODGE GREGORY S (US)
CLEMENTS KAREN M (US)
FRENCH CHARLES J III (US)
DAVIS SARAH O (US)
HODGE GREGORY S (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/062765
Publication Date:
November 05, 2015
Filing Date:
October 29, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
DEROYAL IND INC (US)
International Classes:
A61F5/02
Foreign References:
| US20100168630A1 | 2010-07-01 | |||
| US20050059917A1 | 2005-03-17 | |||
| US8382693B1 | 2013-02-26 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
FOX, Robert, O. et al. (PC900 S. Gay Street, Suite 187, Knoxville TN, US)
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