Patent ID: 8231560
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An orthotic device divided into anterior and posterior sides by a frontal plane, and divided into first and second sides by a median plane, the device comprising: a frame having a first flexible shell and a second shell connected to the first shell, the first shell extending longitudinally into the anterior and posterior sides, and defining front and rear surfaces; a tightening mechanism mounted on the front surface of the first flexible shell, the tightening mechanism having a ratchet strap and a ratchet device engaging the ratchet strap; and an elongate and flexible tensioning device extending obliquely relative to the median plane of the orthotic device, the tensioning device having a first end portion connected to the ratchet strap and extending along the rear surface of the first shell, the tensioning device having a second end portion anchored to the second shell at an anchoring point; a dosage meter cooperating with the tightening mechanism and having an indication feature representing a location of the first end portion relative to the ratchet device; wherein the tightening mechanism incrementally adjusts the position of the first end portion of the tensioning device relative to the ratchet device so as to flex the first shell and modify the distance of the first end portion of the tensioning device relative to the ratchet device.