Leg brace and garment covering leg brace
US11911331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/165
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A leg brace configured to be attached to a leg of a user, includes a rear thigh link extending along a thigh of the user, and a lower-leg link rotatably connected to the rear thigh link and extending along a lower leg of the user. A handle is provided in the thigh link, the handle being configured to project forward when the user is in the sitting position. The rear thigh link and the lower-leg link are connected to each other near the knee joint of the user. Specifically, the rear thigh link and the lower-leg link are connected to each other at a rear connection part disposed near the knee joint. Further, the rear thigh link and the handle are also connected to each other near the knee joint.
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