Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Orthotic apparatus and method for using same
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Application No.: US13018992Application Date: 2011-02-01
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Publication No.: US08361002B2Publication Date: 2013-01-29
- Inventor: Thomas P. Branch
- Applicant: Thomas P. Branch
- Applicant Address: US GA Atlanta
- Assignee: ERMI, Inc.
- Current Assignee: ERMI, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US GA Atlanta
- Agency: Alston & Bird LLP
- Main IPC: A61F5/00
- IPC: A61F5/00

Abstract:
An inflatable bladder position a distance from a joint is attached to an external structural support which crosses the joint but does not support it. By inflating the bladder one limb segment is forced towards the external support thereby increasing the ranges of motion of that joint. Further, the inflatable bladder has an instant release valve which, when pressed, will instantly release the pressure within the bladder. The limb is positioned intermediate the bladder and the external structural support for optimal biomechanical efficiency.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110218469A1 ORTHOTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME Public/Granted day:2011-09-08
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