Patent ID: 7841999
Filing Date: 2010-11-30
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A medical device comprising: an adjustable hinge for an orthopedic brace, the adjustable hinge including: a housing; a first member rotatably supported by the housing, the first member having a first gear portion pivotable about a first axis, the first gear portion having a first plurality of teeth and first and second cam surfaces; a second member rotatably supported by the housing, the second member having a second gear portion pivotable about a second axis, the second axis parallel and spaced apart from the first axis, the second gear portion having a second plurality of teeth engageable with the first plurality of teeth; a first control device rotatably supported on the housing, the first control device having a third cam surface, the third cam surface selectively rotatable in and out of engagement with the first cam surface and controlling a range of motion of the first and second gear portions in a first rotational direction; and a second control device rotatably supported on the housing, the second control device having a fourth cam surface, the fourth cam surface selectively rotatable in and out of engagement with the second cam surface and controlling a range of motion of the first and second gear portions in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction.