Orthotic walker

Details Orthotic walker Orthotic walker

1995-07-12

1996-12-31

Wood, Wynn E.

Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane

Canes, sticks, crutches, and walking aids

Walker type

135 66, 135912, 280 87021, 297 5, A61H 300

Patent

active

055884563

ABSTRACT:
In an orthotic walker, mechanism is provided to bias alternate motion of a user's legs. The mechanism may be a reciprocating bar at hip level, or at least one strap ends of which are attached to leg braces and the bight passing round a fixed frame member. A stirrup mechanism may be pivoted at an "ankle joint" and the pivotal motion may be limited to avoid toe down position. The stirrup may have a clamp for a shoe. Brake mechanism may be movable between operative and inoperative positions. In the operative position rearward rolling is disallowed while forward motion is allowed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3778052 (1973-12-01), Andow et al.
patent: 4111445 (1978-09-01), Haibeck
patent: 4770410 (1988-09-01), Brown
patent: 4813664 (1989-03-01), Vroulis
patent: 4890853 (1990-01-01), Olsin
patent: 5255697 (1993-10-01), Graver
patent: 5275426 (1994-01-01), Tankersley
patent: 5340139 (1994-08-01), Davis
patent: 5364120 (1994-11-01), Shimansky
patent: 5411044 (1995-05-01), Andolfi

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Orthotic walker does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Orthotic walker, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Orthotic walker will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1135374