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US 5,474,520 AGranted
Apparatus for producing multiple motions
OwnerRaymond P. Bittikoferinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus is described which is capable of producing multiple motions. The apparatus is useful in one embodiment as a continuous passive motion foot or hand machine.
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A therapeutic apparatus for supporting and moving an extremity through a multiplicity of orientations about two pivot axes, the apparatus comprising:
- (a) a support frame;
- (b) a pair of independently operable actuators mounted to said support frame;
- (c) a support platform mounted to said support frame for permitting pivotal movement about said two pivot axes;
- (d) a first drive link having two ends and including a universal joint at each said end, wherein said first drive link is connected to said support platform by a respective first said universal joint, and wherein said first drive link is connected to a first one of said actuators by a respective second said universal joint;
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- (e) a second drive link having two ends and including a universal joint at each said end, wherein said second drive link is connected to said support platform by a respective first said universal joint, and wherein said second drive link is connected to a second one of said actuators by a respective second said universal joint.
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