System and methods for providing and using a knee range of motion device
US10842705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/102
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The described knee rehabilitation device can include any suitable component. In some implementations, however, it includes a sitting surface that is configured to support a user; a knee arm that comprises a leg coupling mechanism, that is pivotally coupled to the rehabilitation device, and that is configured to pivot through a range of motion; and a drive mechanism that is configured to force the knee arm through the range of motion. In some cases, the drive mechanism includes a first hard stop that prevents the knee arm from extending past a first set point, and the drive mechanism further includes a second hard stop that prevents the knee arm from being retracted past a second set point. In some cases, the device is further configured to be programmed to electronically limit the knee arm's range of motion. Other implementations are discussed.
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