Patent ID: 8845568
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A distractor strap for use with a distractor apparatus, the distractor strap comprising: a cinch strap having a free end and a second end, the second end of the cinch strap comprising an adjustment mechanism receiving the free end of the cinch strap such that the cinch strap forms a closed loop, wherein a diameter of the closed loop is adjustable with the adjustment mechanism; and a cross strap comprising a first loop, a second loop, and strapping connecting the first loop and the second loop, wherein the cinch strap is positioned in the first loop and the second loop such that the cross strap extends across the diameter of the closed loop formed by the cinch strap and the cross strap and the cinch strap are slidable with respect to one another when the cross strap is secured to the cinch strap wherein the cross strap further comprises a cross pad attached to at least the strapping.