Bipedal motion assisting method and apparatus
US7494138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1633
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mobile support system having a central region that allows the legs to move in an unobstructed manner and providing an upper body support assembly where the weight is distributed between the elbow region and hand region of the individual for a desirable weight distribution for assisted bipedal motion such as walking or running.
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