Abstract: A bilateral anatomically correct continuous passive motion orthosis device for a limb having pivotally connected first and second body portions. The device includes a base having a proximal end and a distal end. A first carriage member receives the first body portion and is pivotally connected to a second carriage member which receives the second body portion. The second carriage member is also pivotably connected to the base. A drive mechanism moves the first carriage member between the distal and proximal ends of the base. A speed control device controls the velocity of the first carriage member between the distal and proximal ends of the base such that the first carriage member pivots about a first support pivot axis with respect to the second carriage member at a predetermined angular velocity. A biasing mechanism is provided to assist the drive mechanism in lifting the limb.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 6, 1991
Date of Patent:
August 31, 1993
Assignee:
Jace Systems
Inventors:
Robert T. Kaiser, George Telepko, Vero Ricci, Robert J. Drozdowski, Berdj C. Kalustyan