Patent ID: 7217249
Filing Date: 2007-05-15
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A unitary adjustable hinged knee support apparatus adapted to accommodate a variety of leg shapes in association therewith, comprising: an adjustable open upper-support portion adapted to receive an upper leg portion, and secured to said upper leg portion; wherein said adjustable open upper-support portion comprises a first and a second flap operable to secure said adjustable upper-support portion to said upper leg, wherein said first flap comprises a hook and pile surface and said second flap comprises a mating hook and pile surface for mated engagement of said first flap to said second flap; wherein said first and second flaps enable said adjustable open upper-support portion to be opened and adjusted to an appropriate size for accommodating a variation in an upper leg size of a user; a non-adjustable closed lower-support portion adapted to receive a lower leg and secured to said lower leg; wherein said non-adjustable closed lower-support portion is adapted to cover a calf of the user; a plurality of flexible hinges adapted to be oppositely disposed about a patella; wherein each of said plurality of flexible hinges comprises an upper, flexible portion; wherein a position of the upper, flexible portion of said plurality of hinges is adjustable; wherein said support apparatus further comprises an aperture aligned with the patella so as to facilitate comfortable wear by a user of said support apparatus; wherein said support apparatus further comprises an aperture aligned with the popliteal portion of the knee so as to facilitate comfortable wear by a user of said support apparatus; wherein said upper, flexible portion is operable to position said support apparatus in an anatomically correct manner relative to said knee; and wherein said upper, flexible portion of said plurality of hinges further comprise a hook and pile material operable to matingly engage said upper, flexible portion to said upper-portion in order to adjust said position of said upper, flexible portion.