Lower extremity enhancer

Details Lower extremity enhancer Lower extremity enhancer

2009-11-19

2011-12-06

Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3772)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S023000, C602S026000, C602S027000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08070700

ABSTRACT:
A lower extremity enhancer to be worn by a user includes two leg supports having a plurality of jointed links. Proximal ends of the leg supports are connected to a back frame. Distal ends of the leg supports are connected to two foot links. The leg supports are powered by a plurality of actuators adapted to apply torques to the leg supports in response to movement of the user's legs.

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