Below-knee orthotic device

Details Below-knee orthotic device Below-knee orthotic device

2006-09-26

2006-09-26

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S027000, C602S028000, C602S029000, C602S065000, C128S882000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07112180

ABSTRACT:
A below-knee orthotic device in which dorsal flexion and plantar flexion are enabled by a support spring connecting a lower leg sleeve and a foot sleeve. The support spring is clamped in the foot sleeve, so that a gap is formed between the heel part and the foot sleeve, wherein bending of the support spring in stepping direction is limited through a stop on the foot sleeve.

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PTO 05-4453: Translation of DE 29908981 “Lower Leg Orthosis”, Jun. 2005, FLS, Inc.

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