Systems and Methods for Increasing the Effectiveness of a Mechanical Joint Brace

摘要

According to the invention, a system for increasing the effectiveness of a mechanical joint brace worn by a user is disclosed. A sleeve may fit around, and to either side, of a user's joint. The sleeve may include a first portion which applies compressive pressure on a proximate side of the joint, a second portion disposed around the joint, and a third portion which applies compressive pressure on a distal side of the joint. A first set of pads may be disposed and compressed between at least a first portion of a mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the proximate side of the joint. A second set of pads may be disposed and compressed between at least a second portion of the mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the distal side of the joint.

主权项

1. A system for increasing the effectiveness of a mechanical joint brace worn by a user, wherein the system comprises:
a sleeve configured to fit around, and to either side, of a joint of a user, wherein the sleeve comprises:
a first portion which applies compressive pressure on a proximate side of the joint;a second portion disposed around the joint; anda third portion which applies compressive pressure on a distal side of the joint; a first set of one or more pads coupled with the first portion of the sleeve, wherein:
the first set of one or more pads is configured to be disposed and compressed between at least a first portion of a mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the proximate side of the joint; andat least a portion of the first set of one or more pads is configured to completely encircle a first circumference of a limb of the user's body on the proximate side of the joint; and a second set of one or more pads coupled with the third portion of the sleeve, wherein:
the second set of one or more pads is configured to be disposed and compressed between at least a second portion of the mechanical joint brace worn over the sleeve and the distal side of the joint; andat least a portion of the second set of one or more pads is configured to completely encircle a second circumference of the limb of the user's body on the distal side of the joint.