Lower limb orthosis
US9072340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0111
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An above heel lower limb orthosis comprising: an orthosis body; a support surface adapted to support a portion of a lower limb, the support surface connected to, secured to, or integral with the orthosis body; relief means adapted to relieve a portion of a lower limb from pressure; and at least one relief region connected to, secured to, or integral with the orthosis body or the support surface or the orthosis body and the support surface, the relief region depressed relative to the support surface and adapted to receive, secure, or integrate the relief means.
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