Patent ID: 9358147
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: A61F

Claim Text:
1. An orthotic joint stabilizing assembly, comprising: an assembly hinge; a first support and a second support carried by and pivotal with respect to each other about the assembly hinge; a hinge tension adjusting assembly including: a hinge tensioning spring carried by the first support and the second support and engaging the eccentric tension adjusting cam of the hinge tension adjusting assembly, the hinge tensioning spring applying tension to the assembly hinge; and wherein the eccentric tension adjusting cam can be adjusted to a maximum tensioning position such that the hinge tensioning spring engages the wide cam side of the tension adjusting cam to maximize tension the hinge tensioning spring applies to the assembly hinge and the eccentric tension adjusting cam can be adjusted to a minimum tensioning position such that the hinge tensioning spring engages the narrow cam side of the tension adjusting cam to minimize tension the hinge tensioning spring applies to the assembly hinge.