Patent ID: 9039644
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: A41D,A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic device, comprising: a rigid frame defining lateral and medial sides, the frame including a plurality of structural elements, the plurality of structural elements including proximal and distal frame assemblies connected to one another by at least one hinge, at least one of the proximal and distal frame assemblies having a central support and a central stem protruding from the central support; at least one strap connecting to the lateral and medial sides of the frame; and a flexible subshell connected to and extending flexibly and laterally outwardly from the central support, the subshell depending freely from the frame outside of the central support, the subshell defining at least one aperture through which extends at least one fastener to mechanically secure the subshell to the frame by engaging the central support; a ventilated padding corresponding in shape to the at least one subshell; wherein the subshell defines a plurality of elongate slots arranged at predetermined locations, the slots corresponding to the ventilated padding to allow a passage of air through both the subshell and the padding.