Patents Assigned to ERML Inc.
  • Patent number: 9289157
    Abstract: An apparatus for evaluating leg movement characteristics of a patient is provided. The apparatus comprises a base assembly configured to at least partially support the patient's torso; and first and second leg support assemblies independently pivotably mounted about a pivot axis relative to the base assembly. Each leg support assembly is configured to at least partially support a portion of a respective one of the first and second legs, independent of the support of the torso. Each of the leg support assemblies also comprises: a first leg support member including a foot rotation assembly configured to at least partially retain and support an associated foot of the patient and to rotate it about an axis of rotation relative to the base assembly; and a second leg support member configured for supporting a portion of the leg at a location proximal relative to the first leg support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: ERML Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P Branch, Thomas Cunningham, Edward Dittmar, Cale Jacobs