A brace for supporting a knee joint is disclosed specifically adapted for use in atheletic, i.e. sports, applications. The brace is formed by a pair of frame members disposed on opposite sides of the knee joint which are pivotally connected adjacent one end by way of ratio-swing hinge members. Each of...http://www.google.de/patents/US4940044?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4940044 - Knee brace incorporating adjustment means to accommodate anatomical variations of the knee joint and leg
