Double acting orthotic joint, orthosis and methods of use
US11911306B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0179
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthotic joint device has an attachment member rotatably attached to the joint device for rotation in a first direction, a resistive element such as a spring, and a first lever for transmitting a first direction resistance force from the resistive element to the attachment member. The resistive element may also resist rotation in the second direction opposed to the first via a second lever. The orthotic joint device may be used in an orthosis and in a method of supporting an ankle of a human.
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