Hip assist walker

Details Hip assist walker Hip assist walker

2008-06-20

2010-06-22

Thanh, Loan H (Department: 3764)

Exercise devices

Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof

Occupant propelled support frame having movement...

C280S087021, C135S067000

Reexamination Certificate

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07740566

ABSTRACT:
A wheeled walker for training an individual to walk by enabling hip flexion. The walker is equipped with a pulley located between two anchors points to which the ends of an elastic cord are attached a middle portion of the elastic cord runs over the pulley. A first harness for receiving a foot of the user is slidingly coupled to the segment of the elastic cord located between the first anchor point and the pulley. A similar harness for receiving the other foot of the user is slidingly coupled to the segment of the elastic cord located between the second anchor point and the pulley.

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