Abstract: An orthopedic device has a structure with two substantially rigid parts, for instance, rods, which rods are coupled to each other by a hinge apparatus and each rod attaches to a fastener for optional temporary fastening to a limb part, wherein a pivot axis of the hinge apparatus extends in the region and in the direction of the pivot axis zone of the relevant joint. The device has an upper hinge and a lower hinge with pivot axes. The respective pivot axes of which extend in directions which make an angle with each other of 90°±40°.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 5, 2003
Date of Patent:
September 14, 2010
Assignee:
Kunst & Van Leerdam IP B.V.
Inventors:
Mark Stefan Besselink, Nicolaas Gerardus Adrianus Van Leerdam, Jurrie Van Der Woude
Abstract: An orthopedic device comprises: a structure comprising two substantially rigid parts, for instance two rods, which parts are coupled to each other by means of hinge means and each comprise fastening means for optional temporary fastening to a limb part, wherein a pivot axis of the hinge means extends at least more or less in the region and in the direction of the pivot axis zone of the relevant joint. The device has the feature according to the invention that the fastening means are at least partly provided with friction-reducing means on at least the side to be brought into contact with the relevant limb part.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 5, 2003
Date of Patent:
April 17, 2007
Assignee:
Kunst & Van Leerdam IP B.V.
Inventors:
Mark Stefan Besselink, Nicolaas Gerardus Adrianus Van Leerdam, Jurrie Van Der Woude