Patent Summary Sheet

Logan Chapman, 2/24/2015, EDD B-PM, McCullough

Source (APA format):
Patent US5086761 - Multi-adjustable knee brace. Retrieved February 24, 2015, from
https://www.google.com/patents/US5086761?dq=knee
brace&hl=en&sa=X&ei=przsVMaCLoW4ggSjy4DQDA&sqi=2&pjf=1&ved=0CB0Q6AEwAA

Patent Number: US5086761 A

Patent Summary:
This particular patent, or invention, is a multi-adjustable knee brace which is designed to
support the knee through various activities while still providing substantial amounts of
movement. The brace is an elastic sleeve which features multiple straps that wrap around the
knee using Velcro. A particular benefit of this brace is that it is portable and easy to use for
the consumer. Also, it is non-rigid unlike other knee braces which make this particular item
more versatile in different activities.

Patent Critique:
This patented knee brace solves the problem of being unable to fit on different users knees
and through different activities they may participate in. This patent fixes this problem by using
multi-adjustable straps that can be adjusted specifically to each person without losing tension
on the knees that provide support. It also can be put on directly on the knee, but it doesnt
provide quite as much support as a bigger, more rigid knee brace. Its unique by creating a
small, simple, and slightly elastic knee brace to fit most every knee while still being
supportive.

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