Inventor
GILDERSLEEVE RICHARD E
US27 patents
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DJO LLC
11 patentsUS8043243B2Oct 25, 2011
Knee brace hinges having dual axes of rotation
DJO LLC29 citations91
US7722555B2May 25, 2010
Lockable hinge
DJO LLC31 citations88
US7235058B2Jun 26, 2007
Lockable hinge
DJO LLC41 citations88
US12102549B2Oct 1, 2024
Smart brace and hinge assemblies for same
DJO LLC3 citations75
US11951027B2Apr 9, 2024
Customizable knee brace intended for patients with osteoarthritis
DJO LLC1 citations72
US11617671B2Apr 4, 2023
Customizable knee brace intended for patients with osteoarthritis
DJO LLC3 citations72
US11517462B2Dec 6, 2022
Ankle brace
DJO LLC3 citations67
US12594180B2Apr 7, 2026
Customizable knee brace intended for patients with osteoarthritis
DJO LLC0 citations62
US11865024B2Jan 9, 2024
Support brace
DJO LLC0 citations61
US12064368B2Aug 20, 2024
Orthopedic shoulder-immobilizing apparatus
DJO LLC1 citations59
US12090077B2Sep 17, 2024
Ankle brace
DJO LLC0 citations56
SMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC
8 patentsUS5458565AOct 17, 1995
Osteoarthritic knee brace
SMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC178 citations98
US5415625AMay 16, 1995
Orthopedic brace having a system of alternately inflatable or deflatable pneumatic pads for adjustable fitting of the brace to the body
SMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC157 citations98
US5316547AMay 31, 1994
Orthopedic brace having pneumatic pads
SMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC137 citations98
US5542911AAug 6, 1996
Orthopedic brace having a system of alternately inflatable or deflatable pneumatic pads for adjustable fitting of the brace to the body
SMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC107 citations97
US5520622AMay 28, 1996
Orthopedic brace having a pneumatic pad and associated pump
SMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC127 citations97
US5766140AJun 16, 1998
Angular compensation device for a joint brace
SMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC56 citations95
US5527268AJun 18, 1996
Orthopedic knee brace and associated knee condyle pad
SMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC68 citations95
US5456659AOct 10, 1995
Splint for a joint of the body having an adjustable flexion angle
SMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC30 citations88
DJ ORTHOPEDICS LLC
4 patentsUS6527733B1Mar 4, 2003
Hinge assembly for an orthopedic knee brace and knee brace incorporating the hinge assembly
DJ ORTHOPEDICS LLC162 citations98
US7867183B2Jan 11, 2011
Knee brace having a rigid frame and patellofemoral support
DJ ORTHOPEDICS LLC47 citations93
US6336909B2Jan 8, 2002
Joint brace for medial/lateral loading
DJ ORTHOPEDICS LLC32 citations90
US6238360B1May 29, 2001
Device for configuring a joint brace
DJ ORTHOPEDICS LLC40 citations88