Orthotic walker
US5588456A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S135/912
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an orthotic walker, mechanism is provided to bias alternate motion of a user's legs. The mechanism may be a reciprocating bar at hip level, or at least one strap ends of which are attached to leg braces and the bight passing round a fixed frame member. A stirrup mechanism may be pivoted at an "ankle joint" and the pivotal motion may be limited to avoid toe down position. The stirrup may have a clamp for a shoe. Brake mechanism may be movable between operative and inoperative positions. In the operative position rearward rolling is disallowed while forward motion is allowed.
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