Orthosis device
US10213356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/5053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus includes a harness, at least one brace that may include an articulated frame coupled to the harness, a pre-tensioning device, a lower assembly coupled to the articulated frame, and an energy-transforming mechanism that may be adjusted to a user and may assist with the user's gait. The energy-transforming mechanism may include an energy storage device coupled to the pre-tensioning device via a superior exotendon and coupled to the lower assembly via an inferior exotendon.
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