Shock absorbing fixture
US6055998A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H3/0277
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A shock absorbing fixture for attachment to a device for aiding a user in walking such as a crutch. The fixture comprises a frame with a spring disposed within the frame that compresses under the weight of the user. The fixture is attached to the lower end of the device. The fixture reduces the shock on the user during use of the device. The device also has the capacity to be operated so that the crutch performs as a rigid crutch.
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