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Lift assist device and method

  • US 7,553,266 B2
  • Filed: 12/15/2004
  • Issued: 06/30/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for supporting and assisting a subject'"'"'s back during bending and straightening, comprising:

  • a shoulder anchor adapted to attach to the shoulders;

    a first leg anchor adapted to attach to a first lower leg and that passes underfoot;

    a second leg anchor adapted to attach to a second lower leg and that passes underfoot;

    at least one member, comprising an elastic member, that connects the shoulder anchor and the first and second leg anchors; and

    a spacer adapted to attach to the subject'"'"'s waist and extends rearwardly therefrom, the spacer spacing said member away from the subject'"'"'s back, the spacer not connected to said member;

    wherein the subject'"'"'s back is supported and assisted during bending and straightening.

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