Patent ID: 7967767
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An open type external brace for scoliosis therapy comprising: a structure having a first end and a second end; an auxiliary pad connected to said structure proximate said first end of said structure; a pelvic mold connected to said structure proximate said second end of said structure; and an apical pad coupled to said structure between said first end of said structure and said second end of said structure, wherein said structure defines a composite structure that includes carbon fiber and polymer, said composite structure being adapted such that the bending resistance of said composite structure in a lateral direction is greater than the bending resistance of said composite structure in a fore-aft direction, and wherein said brace includes a front portion, an aft portion, a first side, and a second side, and wherein at least one of said brace front portion and said brace aft portion is without a structure connecting said pelvic mold to either of said auxiliary pad or said apical pad, and wherein at least one of said brace first side and said brace second side is without a structure connecting said pelvic mold to either of said auxiliary pad or said apical pad.