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WO2013142839A3 - Crutch apparatus and method for designing and fabricating - Google Patents

Crutch apparatus and method for designing and fabricating Download PDF

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WO2013142839A3
WO2013142839A3 PCT/US2013/033598 US2013033598W WO2013142839A3 WO 2013142839 A3 WO2013142839 A3 WO 2013142839A3 US 2013033598 W US2013033598 W US 2013033598W WO 2013142839 A3 WO2013142839 A3 WO 2013142839A3
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fabricating
designing
forearm support
forearm
patient
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WO2013142839A2 (en
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Scott Summit
Kenneth B. Trauner
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3D Systems Inc
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3D Systems Inc
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Priority claimed from PCT/US2012/051612 external-priority patent/WO2013028633A2/en
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Priority to EP13764002.5A priority Critical patent/EP2827824B1/en
Publication of WO2013142839A2 publication Critical patent/WO2013142839A2/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Publication of WO2013142839A3 publication Critical patent/WO2013142839A3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
    • A61H3/02—Crutches
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/1645—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support contoured to fit the user
    • A61H2201/1647—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support contoured to fit the user the anatomy of a particular individual
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/50—Control means thereof
    • A61H2201/5058—Sensors or detectors
    • A61H2201/5092—Optical sensor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/50—Control means thereof
    • A61H2201/5058—Sensors or detectors
    • A61H2201/5092—Optical sensor
    • A61H2201/5094—Optical sensor with patient markers

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  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)

Abstract

A crutch includes a grip and a forearm support that are coupled to an elongated member that extends from the forearm support to the ground. The inner surface of the forearm support can correspond to a digital representation of a forearm of the patient and the outer surface of the hand grip can correspond to a digital representation of a palmar surface of the patient's hand in at least a partially closed position.
PCT/US2013/033598 2012-03-23 2013-03-22 Crutch apparatus and method for designing and fabricating Ceased WO2013142839A2 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP13764002.5A EP2827824B1 (en) 2012-03-23 2013-03-22 Crutch

Applications Claiming Priority (8)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201261615139P 2012-03-23 2012-03-23
US61/615,139 2012-03-23
USPCT/US2012/051612 2012-08-20
PCT/US2012/051612 WO2013028633A2 (en) 2011-08-19 2012-08-20 Adjustable brace
US201261720861P 2012-10-31 2012-10-31
US61/720,861 2012-10-31
US201361785903P 2013-03-14 2013-03-14
US61/785,903 2013-03-14

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WO2013142839A2 WO2013142839A2 (en) 2013-09-26
WO2013142839A3 true WO2013142839A3 (en) 2015-05-28

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US5771910A (en) * 1996-08-01 1998-06-30 Kluttz; Sherri L. Collapsible sectional lofstrand-type crutch
US20100138193A1 (en) * 2008-11-09 2010-06-03 Scott Summit Custom braces, casts and devices and methods for designing and fabricating
WO2011163410A1 (en) * 2010-06-22 2011-12-29 Bespoke Innovations, Inc. Custom braces, casts and devices having fenestrations, limited flexibility and modular construction and methods for designing and fabricating

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US5771910A (en) * 1996-08-01 1998-06-30 Kluttz; Sherri L. Collapsible sectional lofstrand-type crutch
US20100138193A1 (en) * 2008-11-09 2010-06-03 Scott Summit Custom braces, casts and devices and methods for designing and fabricating
WO2011163410A1 (en) * 2010-06-22 2011-12-29 Bespoke Innovations, Inc. Custom braces, casts and devices having fenestrations, limited flexibility and modular construction and methods for designing and fabricating

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EP2827824A4 (en) 2016-08-24

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