Patent ID: 8267879

Claim:
A spacer element for use in an orthopedic or prosthetic device, the spacer element having first and second outer surfaces defined on opposed first and second sides, respectively, of the spacer element, the spacer element comprising: a fabric layer defining first and second fabric layers; a discrete and continuous web-like frictional layer defined as a sheet of silicone elastomer laminated onto the first fabric layer, the frictional layer having a plurality of apertures arranged in a pattern; and a compressible material layer having opposed first and second surfaces, the compressible material layer first surface secured to the second fabric layer, the compressible material layer having a first compression molded region with a tapering reduced thickness and increased density relative to a second region of the compressible material layer having a predetermined thickness; wherein the first compression molded region is proximate to and inwardly from a peripheral edge portion of the spacer element.