Patent ID: 7198610
Filing Date: 2007-04-03
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An orthotic device divided into anterior and posterior sides by a frontal plane, and having first and second sides divided by a median plane, comprising: a resilient proximal shell having an outwardly facing surface; a resilient distal shell connected to the proximal shell and having an outwardly facing surface; a first force strap adjustable in length and having a first end directly attached to the first side of the proximal shell and a second end attached to the first side of the distal shell, the first force strap spiraling from the first side of the proximal shell to the first side of the distal shell about the posterior and anterior sides of the orthotic device the first force strap extending over a portion of the outwardly facing surface of the distal shell; and a second force strap adjustable in length and having a first end directly attached to the first side of the proximal shell and a second end attached to the first side of the distal shell, the second force strap spiraling from the first side of the distal shell to the first side of the proximal shell about the posterior and anterior sides of the orthotic device the second force strap extending over a portion of the outwardly facing surface of the proximal shell; wherein the first and second force straps intersect at an intersection point located on the posterior side of the orthotic device between the proximal and distal shells.