Methods and apparatus are provided for coupling a spatial frame and a brace using a coupling device having a quick-release mechanism. The spatial frame may be secured to an appendage, and the brace may support the appendage. The coupling device may include a linkage that comprises: a mounting member adapted to be detachably coupled to the brace and to a fixator post adapted to be detachably coupled the spatial frame; a position fixing member adapted to adjustably immobilize the fixator post in a coupled position when the fixator post is coupled to the mounting member; and a quick-release mechanism adapted to detachably couple the mounting member to the brace; wherein the quick-release mechanism is further adapted to be engaged and disengaged repeatedly by hand and without separate tools. Numerous other aspects are provided.
申请公布号
US2012078251(A1)
申请公布日期
2012.03.29
申请号
US20100888443
申请日期
2010.09.23
申请人
BENENATI VINCENT A.;AHMAD GREGORY S.;VITALE MICHAEL;MGV ENTERPRISES, INC.
发明人
BENENATI VINCENT A.;AHMAD GREGORY S.;VITALE MICHAEL