WILLIAM D THORPE
Medical Practice in Newburgh, NY

License number
Pennsylvania OF000027
Category
Medicine
Type
Orthotic Fitter
Address
Address 2
Newburgh, NY 12550
Pennsylvania

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Universal Leg Brace

US Patent:
2004013, Jul 15, 2004
Filed:
Dec 1, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/724860
Inventors:
Veronica Hargis - Warwick NY, US
Victor Khabie - Cross River NY, US
William Thorpe - Newburgh NY, US
Luther Hargis - Warwick NY, US
International Classification:
A61F005/37
US Classification:
128/882000
Abstract:
An adjustable elastomeric leg support for knee, calf or thigh formed or a central body, interdigitating straps and terminal end tabs, secured by means of Velcro hook fasteners adjustably attachable to its elastomeric fabric exterior having a rubberized inner neoprene surface affording comfortable skin adherence that offers the capacity of fitting a variety of sizes and either leg while possessed of a unique leg brace design of interdigitating straps and opening passages to quickly and securely position, loosen or to readjust the brace while affording the capacity to simultaneously tension and bias the brace support system and patella with the use of inner buttresses if so desired.