Patent ID: 7914475
Filing Date: 2011-03-29
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic brace, comprising: a pad having a distal edge, a proximal edge opposite the distal edge, a dorsal edge, and a radial edge opposite the dorsal edge, the pad further defining first and second surfaces; at least one strap retainer disposed on the radial edge or the dorsal edge; a strap pod having an attaching portion and at least one strap extending from the attaching portion, the attaching portion defining first and second surfaces such that the attaching portion first surface is immovably mountable on and removably attachable to one of the first and second surfaces of the pad in either of a left or a right sided closure position, the at least one strap cooperating with the at least one strap retainer for securing the pad in a closed position about a left limb when the attaching portion is attached in the left sided closure position or about a right limb when the attaching portion is attached in the right sided closure position, the at least one strap defining first and second surfaces such that the at least one strap second surface is immovably mountable on and removably securable to the attaching portion second surface; a distal retaining strap extending from the pad from a position proximate to the distal and radial edges; and a reversible fastening member coupled to the distal retaining strap by a swivel, the reversible fastening member defining a first surface having a hook fastening material disposed thereon, wherein the reversible fastening member is configured to secure the distal retaining strap to either the first or second surfaces of the pad; wherein the orthopedic brace is adaptable for either left or right sided use by positioning the strap pod on the pad in either of the left or right sided closure positions.