Patent ID: 6152891
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An improved shoulder brace for use by humans, said brace comprising, in combination:a) a support comprising a cup-shaped central portion adapted to receive and support a human shoulder, a front portion connected to said central portion and adapted to extend across the front of the chest of the human adjacent the shoulder, a lower portion connected to and depending from said central portion and adapted to encircle and support the upper arm of the human adjacent the shoulder, and a rear portion connected to said central portion and extending rearwardly thereof and adapted to extend over the scapula of the human adjacent the shoulder, said rear portion of said support being generally triangular and comprising three separate interconnected elongated strips adapted to conform said rear portion to the contours of the scapular area of the human;b) a first elongated strap having a first end connected to said rear portion of said support and an opposite free end;c) a first set of connectors disposed on said free end of said first strap and on said front portion of said support for permitting the human to releasably and adjustably connect said shoulder brace in an operative position around the human without assistance;d) a second elongated strap having a first end connected to said lower portion of said support and an opposite free end; and,e) a second set of connectors on said lower portions of said support and on said free end of said second strap for permitting the human to releasably and adjustably secure said lower portion of said support into an operative shoulder- and arm-supporting position without assistance.