Patent ID: 9278021
Filing Date: 2016-03-08
CPC Classification: A61F,A61H

Claim Text:
1. An orthopedic pressure device comprising: (a) a main body including an aperture defined therein, the main body configured to contour to the curvature of a portion of a wearer's anatomy; (b) an adjustable strap for securing the main body to the wearer; and (c) a displacing mechanism disposed at least partially in the main body for applying perpendicular force to the soft tissues of the wearer, the displacing mechanism comprising a force member at least partially received in the aperture and having structure adapted for contacting the soft tissues, and a lace and a tensioning mechanism disposed at a location on the main body for adjusting the perpendicular force to the soft tissues, wherein at least a portion of the force member is displaced out of the aperture in directions toward the wearer and away from the main body when tension is applied to the lace using the tensioning mechanism, and wherein the location of the tensioning mechanism remains fixed relative to the adjustable strap when tension is applied to the lace using the tensioning mechanism.