Orthotic foot assist apparatus

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1980-10-17

1982-05-18

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

A61F 300

Patent

active

043299822

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for assisting a person having a foot-drop type disability is provided which includes a leg attachment member, an elastomeric support strap, and a latch and loop for attaching the support strap to the wearer's foot. The elastomeric support strap is secured to both the leg attachment member and one of the latch or loop. When the apparatus is in use, the elastomeric support strap contracts to raise the wearer's foot during the time period that the wearer is not forcibly extending the strap by downwardly extending his or her foot.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1356327 (1920-10-01), Winiarski
patent: 1598504 (1926-08-01), Pierce et al.
patent: 3805773 (1974-04-01), Sichau

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