Multi-component hip orthosis
US12138189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/088
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hip orthosis for a leg of a user including a hip shell removably attached to a flexible waistband by one or more flexible straps, the hip shell being configured to flex when tightened. A first push button for hip adjustment of abduction and adduction is between the hip shell and a hip hinge assembly having a push button release of locking pins for setting flexion and extension movement of the leg. A second push button is positioned below the first push button and the hinge assembly for hip adjustment of abduction and adduction between the hip hinge assembly and a thigh support unit which is attached to a leg adjuster extended downward from the hip hinge assembly.
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