| CPC A61H 1/0281 (2013.01) [B25J 9/0006 (2013.01); A61H 2201/0192 (2013.01); A61H 2201/14 (2013.01); A61H 2201/1635 (2013.01); A61H 2201/165 (2013.01)] | 11 Claims |
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1. A wearable ergonomic passive assistive device, comprising:
a vest configured to be worn on a torso of a user; and
at least one L shaped brace configured to secure an arm of the user of the wearable ergonomic passive assistive device, the at least one L shaped brace further comprising:
a lever arm including a distal portion and a joint portion;
a post support having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion of said post support being connected to said joint portion of said lever arm;
an upper connector having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion of said upper connector being connected to said joint portion of said lever arm, said lower portion of said upper connector having an opening;
at least one lower connector having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion of said at least one lower connector having an opening, said lower portion of said at least one lower connector having a plurality of circular holes;
a spring connected to said lower portion of said upper connector at a cubic opening and said spring connected to said upper portion of said lower connector at a slot opening;
a locking mechanism connected to the lower portion of the at least one lower connector, said locking mechanism being connected to at least one of said plurality of circular holes;
a ratchet connected to the lower portion of the at least one lower connector, said ratchet being connected to at least another one of said plurality of circular holes;
a seat for providing the L-shaped brace an attachment point to the vest;
a mounting rod for providing support to the L-shaped brace; and
an arm pad,
wherein said locking mechanism engages said ratchet to secure said ratchet in place.
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