Short leg walker
US5833639A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/34
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is disclosed a short leg walker comprising a rigid sole and calf shell and an articulated rigid skin and dorsal shell. The shells are padded at some locations with a non-inflatable padding such as foam or a fiber padding and at other locations with an inflatable bladder and a second bladder between the inflatable bladder and the limb of the patient. The second bladder is responsive to deforming pressure exerted on it and will maintain its support of the limb when the pressure is removed.
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