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Active/passive device for rehabilitation of upper and lower extremities

US5860941A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1996
Grant dateJan 19, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2220/34
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An active and continuous passive motion (CPM) devices for exercising and/or providing therapy to the upper and lower extremities comprising a frame, a disc pivotally mounted to the frame and hand or feet support members attached to the disc. A motor is provided and is coupled to the disc for rotating the disc in the active mode. A control circuit is provided for adjusting the speed of the disc in the passive mode and for adjusting the resistance to movement of the disc in the active mode.

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