Patent ID: 8425441
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A spacer element for use in an orthopedic or prosthetic device, the spacer element comprising: a first region including first and second fabric layers spaced by and bounding a first compressible padding layer, the first compressible padding layer having a first compression molded region with reduced thickness, increased density and greater rigidity relative to a second region of the first compressible padding layer having a predetermined, continuous thickness; a second region including the first and second fabric layers spaced by and bounding a second compressible padding layer, the first compressible padding layer being less firm than the second compressible padding layer; a third region located between and separating the first and second regions and comprising the first and second fabric layers which extend continuously across the first, second and third regions without interruption, the first and second padding layers terminating at a periphery of the third region, the third region being substantially more flexible than the first and second regions.