Knee Orthosis Device and Associated Methods

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United States of America Patent

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14319149

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Exemplary embodiments of a knee orthosis device for providing support to a patient during a gait cycle are provided that generally include a first support mechanism and a second support mechanism. The knee orthosis device generally includes a central mechanism mechanically connecting the first support mechanism and the second support mechanism. A link of the central mechanism can translate relative to the second support mechanism during the gait cycle. The second support mechanism can include a resistive element configured and dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the link therein to provide support to the patient. Exemplary embodiments of a method for providing support to a patient during a gait cycle are also provided.

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UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT400 FARMINGTON AVENUE FARMINGTON CT 06032

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eschbach, Matthew Wethersfield, US 24 898
Huber, Martin Vernon, US 153 3200
Ilies, Horea Glastonbury, US 5 32
Kazerounian, Kazem Storrs, US 2 15

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