Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Apparatus to facilitate upright posture
- Patent Title (中): 便于直立姿势的装置
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Application No.: US12796447Application Date: 2010-06-08
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Publication No.: US08597162B2Publication Date: 2013-12-03
- Inventor: William E. Amonette , Kirk L. English , William L. Buford, Jr. , Billy W. Amonette
- Applicant: William E. Amonette , Kirk L. English , William L. Buford, Jr. , Billy W. Amonette
- Applicant Address: US TX Austin
- Assignee: Board of Regeants, The University of Texas System
- Current Assignee: Board of Regeants, The University of Texas System
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Austin
- Agency: Wong, Cabello, Lutsch, Rutherford & Brucculeri, LLP
- Main IPC: A63B21/00
- IPC: A63B21/00

Abstract:
A mobility apparatus for a patient permitting improved mobility is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame assembly, a locomotion assembly, a forearm support assembly, a kinematic and kinetic feedback assembly and optionally a back support assembly, where the apparatus provides mobility assistance, while permitting visualization of movement velocity, loaded and unloaded motion, and other information concerning a patients proper use of the mobility assistance apparatus.
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