A METABOLICALLY EFFICIENT LEG BRACE

Embodiments of the invention relate to walking/running braces and to devices for enhancing locomotion, specifically human bipedal locomotion. More particularly, it relates to a controlled mechanical device which provides support of the torso via the hip sockets, reduces the metabolic energy associat...

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Hauptverfasser:	CARVEY, MATTHEW R, HOWARD, NICHOLAS S, CARVEY, PHILIP P, CARVEY, ANDREW W
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng ; fre
Schlagworte:	AMUSEMENTS APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING,CLIMBING, OR FENCING BALL GAMES BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF,TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, E.G. STENTS FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS FIRST-AID KITS FOMENTATION GAMES HAND TOOLS HUMAN NECESSITIES HYGIENE MANIPULATORS MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES PERFORMING OPERATIONS PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS PROSTHESES SPORTS TRAINING EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTING TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS
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Zusammenfassung:	Embodiments of the invention relate to walking/running braces and to devices for enhancing locomotion, specifically human bipedal locomotion. More particularly, it relates to a controlled mechanical device which provides support of the torso via the hip sockets, reduces the metabolic energy associated with walking/running and reduces the incidence of falls caused by insufficient leg thrust. Embodiments of the invention also relates to reducing the strain and metabolic energy consumption associated with walking/running with a heavy backpack or other significant carried load.