Patent · US Expired

Leisure below bent knee pylon for amputee

US4924894A · kind A · utility

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9References
6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 6, 1989
Grant dateMay 15, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 6, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/7862
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A temporary pylon that does not require the use of crutches. A wearer's knee and thigh are secured between two frame supports. Tubing extends below the support frame to allow the wearer to stand. A waist belt pivotably attached to the outer frame member secures the device to the wearer's body.

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