Orthopedic device and method for securing the same

• US 9,895,250 B2
• Filed: 05/05/2016
• Issued: 02/20/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 01/07/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Ossur hf
• Original Assignee: Ossur hf
• Inventors: Thorsteinsdottir, Hildur Inga, Ingimundarson, Arni Thor, Palsdottir, Helga Run, Omarsson, Bjorn
• Primary Examiner(s): Nelson, Keri J
• Application Number:
  US15/147,192
• Publication Number:
  US 20160242945A1
• Time in Patent Office: 656 Days
• Field of Search: 602 16, 602 20- 28, 128882
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/0102 specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/0106 for the knees
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/0109 Sleeve-like structures
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/0111 for the feet or ankles
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/0118 for the arms, hands or fingers
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/0123 for the knees A61F5/0106 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/0127 for the feet A61F5/0111 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/013 for the arms, hands or fingers A61F5/0118 takes precedence

Abstract

An orthopedic device has various frame elements concealed by a sleeve defining pockets into which such frame elements are located. The orthopedic device includes a strap tightening assembly adapted to secure a plurality of straps simultaneously. The frame may include flexible edge features located along a periphery thereof.

Claims

1. An orthopedic device, comprising:

a frame including a first shell;

a first strap having a first end connected to the first shell by a cable;

a tensioning mechanism connected to the cable and arranged to provide incremental adjustment of the cable among a plurality of predetermined settings;

at least one guide secured onto the first shell, the cable extending through the at least one guide between the tensioning mechanism and the first strap;

wherein the tensioning mechanism includes a rotary ratchet and a winding mechanism;

wherein the first strap includes a non-elastic segment and an elastic segment at the first end thereof carrying a bracket coupling to the cable.

2. The orthopedic device of claim 1, wherein the tensioning mechanism is mounted directly onto the first shell.

3. The orthopedic device of claim 1, wherein the tensioning mechanism includes a knob operatively connected to the rotary ratchet and the winding mechanism, the orthopedic device further comprising a sleeve extending over the first shell and the knob protruding outwardly from the orthopedic device and outside the sleeve.

4. The orthopedic device of claim 1, wherein the cable has a first end windable about the tensioning mechanism and a second end anchored to the first shell.

5. The orthopedic device of claim 1, wherein the cable has segments extending from the tensioning mechanism and routed through the at least one cable guide to a bracket carried by the first strap.

6. The orthopedic device of claim 1, wherein the bracket defines a channel through which the cable extends transversely relative to a strap length to distribute tension across the width of the first strap when the first strap is tensioned.

7. The orthopedic device of claim 6, wherein a clamping tab connects the non-elastic segment to the elastic segment and bears a plurality of indicia.

8. The orthopedic device of claim 7, wherein a sleeve extends over the first shell and defines a slit through which the first strap extends, the clamping tab located proximate the slit and a border of the sleeve about the slit serves as an indicator for the indicia on the clamping tab.

9. The orthopedic device of claim 1, further comprising a second strap having a first end connected to the first shell by the cable such that the first and second straps are simultaneously adjustable by the tensioning mechanism.

10. The orthopedic device of claim 9, wherein the frame further comprises a second shell and a hinge connecting the first and second shells, second ends of the first and second straps securing to the second shell.

11. The orthopedic device of claim 10, wherein the first and second straps spiral between the first and second shells.

12. The orthopedic device of claim 10, wherein the second end of the first and second straps each include a bracket removably coupling to the second shell by an opening formed thereby.

13. The orthopedic device of claim 10, further comprising a stability strap circumferentially extending about a lower portion of the device in combination with the second shell, the stability strap has a first end carrying a fastener tab engageable with an opening formed by the second shell.

14. An orthopedic device, comprising:

a frame including a first shell;

a first strap having a first end carrying a bracket and connected to the first shell by a cable;

a tensioning mechanism connected to the cable and arranged to provide incremental adjustment of the cable among a plurality of predetermined settings, the tensioning mechanism being mounted directly onto the first shell;

at least one guide secured onto the first shell, the cable extending through the at least one guide between the tensioning mechanism and the first strap;

wherein the first strap includes a non-elastic segment and an elastic segment at the first end thereof carrying the bracket coupling to the cable.

15. The orthopedic device of claim 14, wherein the tensioning mechanism includes a knob, the orthopedic device further comprising a sleeve extending over the first shell and the knob protruding outwardly from the orthopedic device and outside the sleeve.

16. The orthopedic device of claim 14, wherein a clamping tab connects the non-elastic segment to the elastic segment and bears a plurality of indicia.