The EPO published European patent application EP4072478A1 for an orthopedic device with multiple Q-angle adjusters by Vision Quest Industries Incorporated (dba VQ Orthocare). Inventors include David K. Combs, David B. Winer, Carl J. Macchia, and Kevin R. Lunau. The application was published March 25, 2026, and covers 38 designated contracting states including all major EU jurisdictions (DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, NL, BE, etc.).

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