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US 7,018,350 B2Granted
Methods of making and using an ankle-foot orthosis
OwnerPatrick Scott Hinshoninventor
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Abstract
The present invention is directed, to an improved orthosis and posterior plantar flexion stop for the orthosis, as well as to methods of making and using the orthosis and posterior stop, plus components used to make the orthosis and stop. The ankle-foot orthosis and plantar flexion stop of the present invention improve on the function and performance of the orthosis, while also making the orthosis attractive and easier to use than prior devices.
Claims7
A method of making an ankle-foot orthosis, the method comprising:
- providing a thermoformable material;
- providing a mold;
- providing a molding blank between the thermoformable material and the mold;
- thermoforming the thermoformable material to create an ankle-foot orthosis partially surrounding the molding blank;
- removing the molding blank to form a cavity;
- and
- inserting a removable stopping bumper into the cavity, the bumper configured to contact a bumper rest, the removable stopping bumper comprising a head and a stem, the head configured to contact the bumper rest, the stem configured for insertion into a cavity in an orthosis, wherein the bumper head has a larger horizontal cross section than the bumper stem;
- and wherein the bumper head overlaps the stem on at least three sides.
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