ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,622,798, issued on May 12.
"Orthotic device for controlling foot motion" was invented by James F. Park (Park City, Utah).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An ankle and foot orthotic device biases the foot of a user into dorsiflexion to control drop foot and other conditions caused by neurological or muscular impairment; allowing a user to stand, walk, and participate in desired activities with greater ease and balance. The device resists rapid motions of the foot and assists the user in many aspects of walking including controlling the drop of the foot front after heel strike, stabilizing standing in a neutral position, and strengthening the ...