Orthopedic spine brace
According to an embodiment of the disclosure, an orthopedic spine brace is described. The brace features a back panel; a first and second lateral frame assembly; and a chest plate attachment. The first lateral frame assembly includes a first superior frame member and a first hinge coupled to both a first end of the first superior frame member to allow for angular adjustment of the first superior frame member. The second lateral frame assembly includes a second superior frame member and a second hinge coupled to both a first end of the second superior frame member to allow for angular adjustment of the second superior frame member. The chest plate attachment includes (i) a lock attachment member for coupling to a second end of the first superior frame member and (ii) a hinged attachment member for coupling to a second end of the second superior frame member.
1 . An orthopedic spine brace, comprising: a back panel; a plurality of superior frame members including a first superior frame member and a second superior frame member; and a chest plate attachment coupled to each of the plurality of superior frame members, the chest plate attachment comprises (i) a first attachment member coupled to the first superior frame member, (ii) a first chest retention strut member coupled to the first attachment member, (iii) a second attachment member coupled to the second superior frame member, and (iv) a second chest retention strut member coupled to the second attachment member and overlaying the first chest retention strut member, wherein the first attachment member comprises a housing and an internal locking mechanism, the internal locking mechanism includes a first protrusion coupled to a first spring component and extending from the housing and a second protrusion coupled to a second spring component and extending from the housing, and in response to pressure being applied to the first protrusion and the second protrusion, the first spring component and the second spring component are compressed to generate an opening from which a first post of a first coupling assembly is released from the first attachment member, and wherein the second attachment member is rotationally coupled to a second coupling assembly.
2 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling assembly is coupled to the first superior frame member, the first coupling assembly comprises at least the first post.
3 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 2 , wherein the second coupling assembly is coupled to the second superior frame member, the second coupling assembly comprises the second post and lateral arm members extending from the second post.
4 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 3 , wherein the second attachment member corresponds to a cantilever hinge.
5 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 4 , wherein the cantilever hinge includes one or more fasteners sized for receipt of the lateral arm members extending from the second post and adapted to enable rotation of the chest plate attachment in accordance with a first axis of rotation upon release of the first attachment member from the first coupling assembly.
6 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 5 , wherein the cantilever hinge further includes a hinge rotating joint that allows the cantilever hinge to freely rotate in accordance with a second axis of rotation orthogonal to the first axis of rotation thereby concurrently rotating the chest plate attachment in two different planes of rotation.
7 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 1 wherein the second attachment member corresponds to a hinged attachment member including a cantilever hinge configured to rotate along a first axis of rotation and a second axis of rotation orthogonal to the first axis of rotation in response to removal of the first attachment member from the first superior frame member.
8 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 7 , wherein the cantilever hinge comprises fasteners configured for coupling to lateral arm members of a second post extending from the second coupling assembly positioned on the second superior frame member.
9 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 1 , wherein:
the first superior frame member includes (i) a first end formed with a planar shape for coupling to a first hinge and (ii) a second end formed with a cylindrical shape; and
the second superior frame member includes (i) a first end formed with a planar shape and (ii) a second end formed with a cylindrical shape.
10 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 1 , wherein a first end of the first chest 26 , retention strut member is configured for attachment to the first coupling assembly, the first coupling assembly includes the first post attached to a strut joining member positioned below the first chest retention strut member and oriented to extend through the first chest retention strut member.
11 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 1 further comprising:
an extension rod; and
an extension coupler coupled to a distal end of the extension rod and to a cover of the chest plate attachment, the cover positioned to overlay the first chest retention strut member and the second chest retention strut member.
12 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 1 further comprising:
one or more connection straps coupled to the plurality of superior frame members and the back panel.
13 . An orthopedic spine brace comprising: a back panel; a plurality of superior frame members including a first superior frame member and a second superior frame member; and a chest plate attachment coupled to each of the plurality of superior frame members, the chest plate attachment including (i) a first attachment member for coupling to a second end of the first superior frame member, (ii) a second attachment member for coupling to a second end of the second superior frame member, (iii) a first chest retention strut member coupled to the first attachment member, and (iv) a second chest retention strut member coupled to the second attachment member and overlaying the first chest retention strut member, wherein the first attachment member comprises a housing and an internal locking mechanism, the internal locking mechanism includes a first protrusion coupled to a first spring component and extending from the housing and a second protrusion coupled to a second spring component and extending from the housing, and in response to pressure being applied to the first protrusion and the second protrusion, the first spring component and the second spring component are compressed to generate an opening from which a first post of a first coupling assembly is released from the first attachment member, and wherein the second attachment member comprises a cantilever hinge.
14 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 13 , wherein:
the first superior frame member includes (i) the first end formed with a planar shape for coupling to the first attachment member and (ii) the second end formed with a cylindrical shape; and
the second superior frame member includes (i) the first end formed with a planar shape for coupling to the second attachment member and (ii) the second end formed with a cylindrical shape.
15 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 14 further comprising: a second coupling assembly coupled to the second end of the second superior frame member, the second coupling assembly comprises a second post and lateral arm members extending from the second post secured by components within the second attachment member, wherein the first coupling assembly is coupled to the second end of the first superior frame member, the first coupling assembly comprises at least the first post secured by the first attachment member.
16 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 15 , wherein the cantilever hinge of the first attachment member is rotationally coupled to the second coupling assembly.
17 . The orthopedic spine brace of claim 16 , wherein the cantilever hinge includes one or more fasteners sized for receipt of the lateral arm members extending from the second post and adapted to enable rotation of the chest plate member in accordance with a two orthogonal axes of rotation upon release of the first attachment member from the first coupling assembly thereby concurrently rotating the chest plate member in two different planes of rotation.
18 . A chest plate attachment comprising: a first attachment member configured for coupling to a first superior frame member; a first chest retention strut member coupled to the first attachment member; a second attachment member configured for coupling to a second superior frame member; and a second chest retention strut member coupled to the second attachment member and overlaying the first chest retention strut member, wherein the first attachment member comprises a housing and an internal locking mechanism, the internal locking mechanism includes (i) a first protrusion coupled to a first spring component and extending from the housing and (ii) a second protrusion coupled to a second spring component and extending from the housing, and in response to pressure being applied to the first protrusion and the second protrusion, the first spring component and the second spring component are compressed to generate an opening from which a first post used to couple the first attachment member to the first superior frame member is released from the first attachment member, and wherein the second attachment member is rotationally coupled to a second coupling assembly that is used for coupling the second attachment member to the second superior frame member.
19 . The chest plate attachment of claim 18 , wherein the second attachment member corresponds to a cantilever hinge.
20 . The chest plate attachment of claim 19 , wherein the cantilever hinge includes one or more fasteners sized for receipt of the lateral arm members extending from the second post and adapted to enable rotation of the chest plate attachment in accordance with a first axis of rotation upon release of the first attachment member from a first coupling assembly.
21 . The chest plate attachment of claim 20 , wherein the cantilever hinge further includes a hinge rotating joint that allows the cantilever hinge to freely rotate in accordance with a second axis of rotation orthogonal to the first axis of rotation thereby concurrently rotating the chest plate attachment in two different planes of rotation.
22 . The chest plate attachment of claim 18 , wherein the second attachment member corresponds to a hinged attachment member including a cantilever hinge configured to rotate along a first axis of rotation and a second axis of rotation orthogonal to the first axis of rotation in response to removal of the first attachment member from the first superior frame member when attached.
23 . The chest plate attachment of claim 22 , wherein the cantilever hinge comprises fasteners configured for coupling to lateral arm members of a post extending from the second coupling assembly positioned on the second superior frame member.
24 . The chest plate attachment of claim 18 being a component of an orthopedic spine brace including the first superior frame member, the second superior frame member, a first coupling assembly coupled to the first superior frame member, and the second coupling assembly coupled to the second superior frame member.