Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Ankle foot orthosis and shoe donning device
- Patent Title (中): 踝足矫形器和穿鞋装置
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Application No.: US13248341Application Date: 2011-09-29
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Publication No.: US08474666B2Publication Date: 2013-07-02
- Inventor: Diane Vitillo , Nicholas Vitillo
- Applicant: Diane Vitillo , Nicholas Vitillo
- Main IPC: A47G25/80
- IPC: A47G25/80 ; A47G25/00

Abstract:
An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) and shoe donning device is disclosed comprising an L-shaped AFO cradle with unitarily formed hinge pins for releasable and rotatable engagement with channels in a docking base for purposes of stabilizing and positioning an AFO for donning by a patient with restricted movement. The AFO cradle can be rotated in a variety of positions within the docking base for donning an AFO using only one hand at a position of choice. A shoe platform is also provided for engagement with the docking base in which includes an inclined upper surface for placement of a shoe and which is designed for releasable engagement with the docking base and with the AFO cradle to stabilize the shoe platform during donning of a shoe. Adjustable pins are provided to accommodate various AFO and shoe sizes during the donning process.
Public/Granted literature
- US20130082076A1 ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS AND SHOE DONNING DEVICE Public/Granted day:2013-04-04
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