Ergonomic crutch
US8418706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H3/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for upgrading a crutch, comprising the steps of providing a crutch having a leg, a first saddle, a first handle and a first foot; providing a second saddle different from the first saddle; removing the first saddle from the leg; and attaching the second saddle to the leg, wherein the first saddle has an upper surface that is symmetric about two planes and wherein the second saddle has an upper surface that is symmetric about only one plane, and certain crutches to use therewith.
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