Patent ID: 7507215

Claim:
A brace for a joint between two limbs of an animal, comprising: a first attachment member for coupling to the exterior of the first limb; a second attachment member for coupling to the exterior of the second limb; a four bar linkage for determining the kinematics of the first member relative to the motion of the second member; and a damper for resisting the pivotal motion of the first member relative to the motion of the second member; wherein said first attachment member includes a rigid portion defining a pocket having a first shape, said second attachment member includes a rigid portion defining a pocket having a second shape, and said four bar linkage includes a first link having a peripheral shape corresponding to the shape of said first pocket, a second link having a peripheral shape corresponding to the shape of said second pocket, a third link pivotally connected to said first link and said second link, and a fourth link pivotally connected to said first link and said second link.