Patent ID: 9233018
Filing Date: 2016-01-12
CPC Classification: A61F

Claim Text:
1. A hinge assembly for an orthopedic device, comprising: a pivoting assembly defining a first opening; a first strut connected to the pivoting assembly and having a second opening with a shape corresponding at least in part and in location to the first opening; a lock body slidably located within the second opening, the lock body defining a groove formed by and along an outer surface of the lock body; and a spring located within the groove and arranged to articulate between first and second positions of the lock body relative to the pivoting assembly; wherein the groove defines a central narrow portion arranged to retain the spring therewithin in which the spring is biased about the narrowed portion arranged as a fulcrum for flexing between locked and unlocked positions while extending into and biased against walls of the second opening of the first strut.