Patent ID: 11426300

Abstract:
An improved Scoliosis Boston Brace having a motorized tightening mechanism is disclosed, which tightens the brace around the patient's body with a motorized mechanism. The motorized tightening mechanism makes it easier for the patient to tighten the brace around their body, and also eases the task of putting on/off, the brace. The components of the present invention include a Boston brace, a worm drive, worm drive rack, a hexagonal peg, nylon strap, rivet, two parts epoxy glue, buttons and motor screwdriver. The worm drive and the worm drive rack are connected to the nylon strap, which is attached through rivet to the Boston brace. The hexagonal peg helps in manipulating the worm drive, which determines the tightens of the brace and the button attached to worm drive rack, helps to unclasp the mechanism when taking off the brace.