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Orthopaedic brace with an inflatable air bag

  • US 5,558,627 A
  • Filed: 12/06/1993
  • Issued: 09/24/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An orthopaedic brace for a joint joining two members, comprising:

  • hinged rigid support means affixed to said two members providing support to the joint and for permitting a predetermined range of movement of the joint and defining a void space substantially surrounding the joint between the support means and the joint;

    an inflatable air bag in the void space;

    sensor means attached to the hinged rigid support means for providing a trigger signal in response to a predetermined condition on the joint that is capable of injuring the joint; and

    inflation means operably connected to the sensor means and the air bag for inflating the air bag in response to the trigger signal.

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