Patent ID: 6969363
Filing Date: 2005-11-29
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A brace hinge apparatus, comprising: a plate; a first member pivotally attached to the plate, the first member being pivotable about a first axis of rotation; a second member pivotally attached to the plate, the second member being pivotable about a second axis of rotation, the second axis of rotation being spaced apart from the first axis of rotation; and a resilient member having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion operatively coupled to the first member and the second end portion operatively coupled to the second member, wherein the resilient member is elastically extensible between a first length and a second length; wherein the first member includes a first curved portion extending at least partially around the first axis of rotation, the second member includes a second curved portion extending at least partially around the second axis of rotation, and the resilient member contacts at least part of the first curved portion and the second curved portion.