Device for assisting with extension and/or flexion
US11679294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/62
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention are directed to devices and methods for providing extension and flexion assistance. A device manipulates a foot of a user, thereby providing extension or flexion assistance to an ankle of the user, and includes a footplate positioned at a pre-determined distance from the user and adapted to pivot about an axis defined by the ankle as the foot extends or flexes about the ankle; and a force application system comprising a force applicator connected to the footplate, and a force application mechanism, wherein the force application mechanism is configured to apply a force to the force applicator, thereby providing the extension or flexion assistance to the foot about the ankle.
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