Multi-component hip orthosis
US11723787B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/088
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Our design provides a moderate control of abduction and adduction without requiring tools. This can be accomplished with a first push button 5, shown in FIG. 1, for a hip adjustment of both abduction and adduction between a hip shell 2 and a hip hinge assembly that provides release of locking pins for setting the flexion and extension movement of the user's leg. A second push button 6 provides abduction and adduction between the hip hinge assembly 1 and a thigh supporting unit.To facilitate an initial vertical adjustment, we provide a flexible plastic spacer 7 with circular openings extending through the spacer between the leg adjuster and the upper thigh support pad. The flexible plastic spacer 7 enables an initial adhesion between the hook and nap material through openings in the flexible plastic spacer 7.
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