Hands-free crutch
US9408443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/169
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A crutch for assisting a user to walk includes a leg platform configured to support a portion of a leg of the user, and a ground contact having a weight supporting medial contact region that is disposed higher than a weight supporting lateral contact region. An optional strap on the leg platform can be used to maintain the leg in a forward position. An optional thigh saddle can be used to help prevent lateral movement of the user's upper thigh with respect to the crutch. An optional front facing handle can assist new users in learning to use the crutch.
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