Patent ID: 9351864
Filing Date: 2016-05-31
CPC Classification: A61F

Claim Text:
1. An orthopedic device arranged to articulate during flexion at a plurality of angles between extension at 0 degrees and a maximum flexion at 135 degrees, the device comprising: a first frame; a dynamic loading component connected to the first frame and located on an anterior or posterior side of the orthopedic device, a variable distance defined between the dynamic loading component and the first frame; an adjustment device arranged to regulate a length of at least one elongate element and move the dynamic loading component toward the first frame by reducing a length of said variable distance, the at least one elongate element connecting to a lateral or medial side of the first frame and coupling the dynamic loading component thereto, the adjustment device arranged to create peak tension in the at least one elongate element at a peak angle between extension and maximum flexion of the orthopedic device and generally diminish in tension from the peak angle toward extension and flexion; a second frame and a hinge assembly connecting the first and second frames to one another; wherein the adjustment device connects to or across the hinge such that the dynamic loading element is urged inwardly toward the first frame as the knee undergoes flexion, the at least one elongate element freely moving from generally anterior and posterior peripheral sides of the hinge over a movement profile.