Modular harness assembly and mobility system
First Claim
1. A modular harness assembly worn by a person during physical exercise or rehabilitation, comprising:
- a) a non-stretchable waist belt having a length, b) at least one auxiliary, non-stretchable harness component releasably affixed to the waist belt, selected from the group consisting of;
1) a non-stretchable shoulder harness comprising a shoulder strap across the top of each shoulder in use, each shoulder strap comprising a shoulder connector proximate the top of the shoulder;
2) a non-stretchable thigh harness having a distal end affixed to the waist belt at a location proximate to the hip joint;
3) a non-stretchable pelvic harness comprising a pair of straps configured proximate the groin of the user; and
4) a combination thereof.
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Abstract
A modular harness assembly worn by a person during physical exercise or rehabilitation. The modular harness assembly includes a non-stretchable waist belt that is secured around the waist of the patient or user, and can be associated with one or more auxiliary, non-stretchable harness component that can easily be added or removed from the waist belt. The auxiliary harness components can include a shoulder harness, a thigh harness having a movable connection to the waist belt proximate the hip joint, and a pelvic harness. The modular harness assembly can be used in combination with a hoisting system such as a block and tackle pulley system that is mounted onto a rolling carriage and an overhead rail.
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20 Claims
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1. A modular harness assembly worn by a person during physical exercise or rehabilitation, comprising:
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a) a non-stretchable waist belt having a length, b) at least one auxiliary, non-stretchable harness component releasably affixed to the waist belt, selected from the group consisting of;
1) a non-stretchable shoulder harness comprising a shoulder strap across the top of each shoulder in use, each shoulder strap comprising a shoulder connector proximate the top of the shoulder;
2) a non-stretchable thigh harness having a distal end affixed to the waist belt at a location proximate to the hip joint;
3) a non-stretchable pelvic harness comprising a pair of straps configured proximate the groin of the user; and
4) a combination thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A mobility system for use in providing exercise and rehabilitation for a person, comprising:
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a) a modular harness system worn by the person, comprising a non-stretchable waist belt, and at least one additional, non-stretchable harness component removably affixed thereto;
b) an overhead rail, and c) a non-motorized hoist assembly that is moveable along the overhead rail, having at least one hoist connector for exerting an upward force upon the harness system, the hoist assembly comprising a block and tackle pulley, the hoist assembly being configured to have a mechanical advantage of 2;
1 or more. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of providing exercise and rehabilitation for a person, comprising the steps of:
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a) attaching to a person a modular harness system comprising a non-stretchable waist belt, and at least one additional, non-stretchable harness component removably affixed thereto, having at least one connector, b) securing a hoist connector of a non-motorized pulley assembly to the one harness connector, the non-motorized pulley assembly having a hoisting mechanical advantage of at least 2;
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