Gait trainer

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2004-09-20

2008-09-09

Thanh, LoAn H. (Department: 3764)

Exercise devices

Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof

Occupant propelled support frame having movement...

C482S066000, C135S065000, C135S067000, C297S005000, C280S087021

Reexamination Certificate

active

07422550

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a gait therapy device which facilitates the lower extremities particularly the action of flexion at the hip and knee to aid a patient in assisted ambulation, as well as knee, foot and ankle action. The gait trainer apparatus comprises: (a) a moveable frame adapted to move along the ground; (b) at least one motion responsive wheel attached to the frame and adapted to contact the ground and to turn as the frame moves along the ground, and at least one wheel having an offset motion portion having a right side and left side; (c) a left foot attachment, the left foot attachment connected to the left side of the offset motion portion by a flexible or elastic member; and (d) a right foot attachment, the right foot attachment connected to the right side of the offset motion portion by a flexible or elastic member.

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