Patent ID: 9044306
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: A01K,A61B,A61D,A61F

Abstract:
1. A support structure for limiting the extension of an anatomical joint between distal and proximal sections of a limb, comprising: a proximal bolster, shaped to fit around and be closely juxtaposed to boney anatomy of the proximal section of said limb, and adapted to be releaseably secured to said proximal section of said limb so as to resist being forced past said joint; a proximal cuff adapted to be releaseably secured to said proximal section of said limb, said proximal cuff being shaped to fit around the limb and be spaced away from the joint by the proximal bolster; a distal saddle adapted to be releaseably secured to the distal section of said limb, said distal saddle being shaped to fit around the limb and be closely juxtaposed to boney anatomy of the distal section of said joint, so as to resist being forced past said joint; medial and lateral pivot members, each comprising a proximal rigid member affixed to said proximal bolster and proximal cuff and a distal rigid member affixed to said distal saddle, said proximal and distal rigid members of said medial and lateral pivot members being pivoted to one another by fasteners located at points substantially aligned with the pivot point of the anatomical joint; and medial and lateral elongated tensile members each having a proximal end secured to the corresponding one of said medial and lateral proximal rigid members and a distal end secured to the corresponding one of said medial and lateral distal rigid members, said distal ends of said elongated tensile members being secured to the corresponding distal rigid members at a point on the distal rigid members opposite the saddle with respect to the point at which said proximal rigid members are pivoted to said distal rigid members, so as to be tightened when the joint is extended and thereby to limit its extension.