Method of manufacturing an ankle foot orthosis
US11872151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ankle foot orthoses and methods of manufacturing an ankle foot orthosis. In one embodiment, an ankle foot orthosis is disclosed that includes a foot plate constructed to have both a trimmable portion and a non-trimmable portion. The ankle foot orthosis includes a spiral strut coupled with either the hindfoot region of the foot plate laterally of a mid-line for the foot plate or the midfoot region of the foot plate laterally of the mid-line. The spiral strut includes a transition portion that spirals by approximately sixty-five degrees (65°) over less than one-hundred sixty millimeters (160 mm) in height from the bottom surface of the foot plate. The spiral strut also includes an adjustable portion that enables a cuff coupled thereto to be height adjustable. Methods of manufacturing the aforementioned ankle foot orthoses are also disclosed.
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