Tension assisted ankle joint and orthotic limb braces incorporating same
US6752774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0179
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved limb brace joint includes a band that operates in tension to rotationally bias first and second longitudinal members of the joint. The band of the joint biases the rotation of the members to provide a dorsiflexion and/or plantarflexion assist when used in an ankle foot orthosis.
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