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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2015
Filed:
May. 05, 2012
James H. Campbell, Clarkston, MI (US);
Marie Christine Shamoun, Troy, MI (US);
Michael Gallagher, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Nicholas C. Zalinski, Macomb, MI (US);
James H. Campbell, Clarkston, MI (US);
Marie Christine Shamoun, Troy, MI (US);
Michael Gallagher, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Nicholas C. Zalinski, Macomb, MI (US);
Becker Orthopedic Appliance Company, Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
An orthotic joint comprising an upper plate, lower plate, cover plate, back plate, first link, second link, coil spring, and extension stop. The coil spring is situated between the lower plate and first link, and as the joint is flexed, the first end of the coil spring travels along a first arcuate edge of the first link. The extension is situated adjacent to the first link. A first pin pivotally connects the first link to the upper plate, a second pin pivotally connects the first link to the back plate, a third pin pivotally connects the second link to the upper plate, and a fourth pin pivotally connects the second link to the back plate. A knee-ankle-foot orthotic device comprising the orthotic joint of the present invention.