Dorsiflexion assisting device for hemiplegics
US5291904A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0113
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dorsiflexion assisting device for Hemiplegics, comprising a first strap for extending around the calf of a wearer, a second strap for extending around an ankle region of the wearer, a connecting element extending between the first strap and the second strap, a securing member adapted to be fixed to the wearer's shoe so as to provide a securing point at the outer side of the shoe, at or forward of the instep region thereof, and a connecting member extending between the second strap and the said securing point, one or both of the connecting element and the connecting member being of elastic material.
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