Knee brace and method for securing the same

Knee brace and method for securing the same
United States Patent 7,198,610
Ingimundarson , et al. April 3, 2007
Abstract
A knee brace divided into anterior and posterior halves including a proximal member and a distal member. The brace further including at least one substantially inelastic cross strap adjustable in length and connected to the proximal and distal members. The at least one cross strap has first and second portions which intersect at an intersection point located between the proximal and distal members. The intersection point is defined at a location posterior of the frontal plane of the brace.
Inventors: Ingimundarson; Arni Thor (Kirkland, WA), Einarsson; Palmi (San Juan Capistrano, CA)
Assignee: Ossur hf (Reykjavik, IS)
Appl. No.: 11/312,416
Filed: December 21, 2005