Patent ID: 8167829
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An orthotic apparatus, comprising: a frame structure including an upper frame portion moveable relative to a lower frame portion; at least one strap including two or more ends, the two or more ends of the at least one strap attached to the upper frame portion and the lower frame portion of the frame structure, each and every one of the two or more ends of the at least one strap is attached to the frame structure by at least one of a screw, a rivet, or a button; the at least one strap and the frame structure, together, are configured to apply a therapeutic moment to a joint of a limb responsive to positioning the limb within a limb-receiving space formed between the at least one strap and the frame structure; and wherein a device operable to tension the at least one strap is not included.