Versatile orthopaedic leg mounted walker
First Claim
1. An orthopedic device, comprising:
- a base having first and second sides;
at least one strut connected to the base and including;
a frame member formed from a higher strength material and having first and second ends, the first end of the frame member secured to the first side of the base; and
a supporting component integrally secured to and contiguous with the frame member, and defining a laterally extending side wing generally corresponding to the second end of the frame member, the supporting component being constructed from a material less rigid than the higher strength material of the frame member;
wherein the supporting component defines area of reduced thickness for permitting low resistance flexing of the supporting component, the reduced thickness areas forming living hinges extend substantially vertically to permit flexing of the side wings relatives to the strut.
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Abstract
An orthopedic walker for mounting on the lower leg of a patient includes a walker base having a central area for receiving the foot of a patient and a spaced lower surface including an outer sole, and a pair of struts connected to the walker base. Each of the struts has a frame member of high strength material secured to the first end of the walker base and a supporting component integrally secured and adjacent to the frame member. The supporting component defines laterally extending side wings generally corresponding to the second end of the frame member, and is constructed from a material less rigid than the high strength material of the frame member. The supporting component has a main body and a border portion that are integrally secured and contiguous with one another. The border portion is formed from a material having a lower hardness than the material forming the main body.
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23 Claims
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1. An orthopedic device, comprising:
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a base having first and second sides; at least one strut connected to the base and including; a frame member formed from a higher strength material and having first and second ends, the first end of the frame member secured to the first side of the base; and a supporting component integrally secured to and contiguous with the frame member, and defining a laterally extending side wing generally corresponding to the second end of the frame member, the supporting component being constructed from a material less rigid than the higher strength material of the frame member; wherein the supporting component defines area of reduced thickness for permitting low resistance flexing of the supporting component, the reduced thickness areas forming living hinges extend substantially vertically to permit flexing of the side wings relatives to the strut. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An orthopedic walker for mounting on the lower leg of a patient, comprising:
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a base having a central area for receiving the foot of a patient and a spaced lower surface including an outer sole; at least one strut connected to the base including; a frame member formed from a higher strength material and having first and second ends, the first end of the frame member secured to the first side of the base; and a supporting component integrally secured to and contiguous to the frame member, and defining laterally extending side wings generally corresponding to the second end of the frame member, the supporting component being constructed from a material less rigid than the higher strength material of the frame member; the base further including a side strut support having an inner substantially vertically extending slot for receiving the strut; wherein the supporting component defines discrete areas having different hardness properties. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A bracing component, comprising:
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an elongate metal frame member formed from a malleable material and defining at least one opening; and a plastic supporting component molded over and integrally secured to the frame member so as to be contiguous and continuous therewith, at least one plastic material extension belonging to the supporting component interlocking with the opening of the frame member, the supporting component having a side wing portion laterally extending at least outwardly from a length of the frame member and which defines at least one through-slot arranged generally parallel to the length of the frame member; and at least one strap arranged to secure to and pass through the through-slot and extend from the supporting component. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A bracing component, comprising:
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a rigid frame member defining at least one opening, the frame member having longitudinal edges defines along a longitudinal length thereof; and a rigid or semi-rigid plastic supporting component molded over and integrally secured to the frame member, at least one plastic material extension belonging to the supporting component interlocking with the opening plastic material extension belonging to the therewith, the supporting component surrounding and protruding at least laterally from the longitudinal edge defined along a segment of the longitudinal length of the frame member; wherein the supporting component is constructed from a material less rigid that a material forming the frame member.
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Specification