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US 7,112,180 B2Granted
Below-knee orthotic device
AssigneeF. Gottinger Orthopaedie-Technik GmbH
InventorNorbert Guenther
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Abstract
A below-knee orthotic device in which dorsal flexion and plantar flexion are enabled by a support spring connecting a lower leg sleeve and a foot sleeve. The support spring is clamped in the foot sleeve, so that a gap is formed between the heel part and the foot sleeve, wherein bending of the support spring in stepping direction is limited through a stop on the foot sleeve.
Claims14
A below-knee orthotic device, comprising:
- a lower leg sleeve adapted to envelop the lower leg;
- a foot sleeve;
- at least one support spring;
- said lower leg sleeve hingedly connected to said foot sleeve by said support spring;
- and
- a stop disposed on said foot sleeve;
- wherein:
- in a position of rest, a gap is formed between a portion of said foot sleeve and a portion of said support spring;
- in a stepping direction, bending of said support spring is limited by contacting said stop;
- and
- said stop is releasably secured with a rear face of said foot sleeve or on said support spring.
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