Anti-Fatigue Brace Device

Abstract

A lower-leg anti-fatigue brace device wherein the device has a horseshoe-shaped buttress, a hinge mechanism, an adjustable, telescoping support member and a non-slip attachment. The support member is adjustable in height by the utilization of a height adjustment push button and a plurality of height adjustment holes. The anti-fatigue brace device provides a user alleviation from standing fatigue by supporting the weight of the user when the brace is in use. The lower-leg brace device is ideal for individuals who stand in a stationary position at their jobs for prolonged periods of time including cashiers, production employees, and surgeons.

Claims

1. An anti-fatigue brace device comprising: a male piece member further comprising: a buttress mechanism; a hinge mechanism, wherein the hinge mechanism is in communication with the buttress mechanism; and a pole member, wherein the pole member is in communication to the hinge mechanism; and a female body further comprising: an adjustable support member; and a non-slip attachment, wherein the non-slip attachment is in communication with to the adjustable support member.

2. The anti-fatigue brace device of claim 1, wherein the buttress mechanism comprises a horseshoe-shaped member.

3. The anti-fatigue brace device of claim 1, wherein the adjustable support member further comprises a telescoping mechanism.

4. The anti-fatigue brace device of claim 1, wherein the pole member further comprises a height adjustment push button.

5. The anti-fatigue brace device of claim 1, wherein the adjustable support member further comprises a set of height adjustment apertures formed on the vertical pole.

6. A lower-leg brace device for supporting a user in a generally standing position on a ground surface, the lower-leg brace device comprising: a buttress mechanism; a hinge mechanism, wherein the hinge mechanism is in communication with the buttress mechanism; an adjustable support member, wherein the adjustable support member is in communication to the hinge mechanism; and a non-slip attachment, wherein the non-slip attachment is in communication to the adjustable support member.

7. The lower-leg brace device of claim 6, wherein the buttress mechanism comprises a horseshoe-shaped member.

8. The lower-leg brace device of claim 6, wherein the adjustable support member further comprises a telescoping mechanism.

9. The lower-leg brace device of claim 6, wherein the adjustable, support member further comprises an upper attachment and a lower attachment.

10. The lower-leg brace device of claim 7, wherein the upper attachment further comprises at least one pole member wherein the buttress mechanism is attached to the hinge mechanism and wherein the hinge member is attached to the pole member.

11. The lower-leg brace device of claim 10, wherein the pole member further comprises a height adjustment push button.

12. The lower-leg brace device of claim 10, wherein the lower attachment further comprises a vertical pole member attached to the non-slip attachment.

13. The lower-leg brace device of claim 10, wherein the vertical pole further comprises a set of height adjustment apertures formed on the vertical pole.

14. The lower-leg brace of claim 13, wherein the set of height adjustment apertures formed on the vertical pole interact with the height adjustment push button.

15. The lower-leg brace device of claim 9, wherein the lower attachment is attached to the upper attachment.

16. The lower-leg brace device of claim 6, wherein the buttress mechanism further comprises a cushion apparatus.

17. The lower-leg brace device of claim 6, wherein the adjustable, telescoping support member is made from a material selected from the group consisting of aluminum, plastic, metal, and alloy.

18. The lower-leg brace device of claim 6, wherein the non-slip attachments comprises a rubberized composition.

19. The lower-leg brace device of claim 6, wherein the adjustable support member comprises a length shorter than that of a user's lower leg such that upon the user's retraction from a kneeling position, the lower-leg brace device remains attached to the user and the user is free to walk without encumbrance.

20. A method for utilizing lower-leg brace device of claim 6, comprising the steps of: latching the lower-leg brace device below a user's knee joint with the buttress mechanism; adjusting the adjustable, telescoping support member to the user's desired height; sliding the buttress mechanism onto the user's upper shin area; kneeling into the buttress mechanism, wherein the no-slip attachment is affixed to a ground surface; retracting from a kneeling position; and, retaining the lower-leg brace upon the user for continued use.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Advantages of the present system will be apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof, which description should be considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0022] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the anti-fatigue brace device;

[0023] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the anti-fatigue brace device;

[0024] FIG. 3 illustrates a back view of the anti-fatigue brace device;

[0025] FIG. 4 illustrates a right side view of the anti-fatigue brace device;

[0026] FIG. 5 illustrates a left side view of the anti-fatigue brace device;

[0027] FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of the anti-fatigue brace device;

[0028] FIG. 7 illustrates a bottom view of the anti-fatigue brace device;

[0029] FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of the anti-fatigue brace device in use in an environment; and

[0030] FIG. 9 illustrates another embodiment of the anti-fatigue brace device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0031] The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of presently preferred embodiments of the system and does not represent the only forms in which the present system may be constructed and/or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and the sequence of steps for constructing and operating the device in connection with the illustrated embodiments.

[0032] Turning now descriptively to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of the anti-fatigue brace device 10. The overall anti-fatigue brace device 10 is made up of two separate parts: a male piece 15 otherwise known as the upper portion and the female body 14, otherwise known as the lower portion. The male piece is made up of a horseshoe-shaped buttress 12 and a hinge mechanism 8, which hinges the horseshoe-shaped buttress 12 to a pole member 6 with a height adjustment push button 16.

[0033] The female body 14 is a vertical pole, in which height adjustment holes 17 are formed in the vertical pole in order to interact with the height adjustment push button 16 of the male piece 15. Here, the male piece 15 is attached to the female body 14 and the height adjustment push button 16 is interacting with the height adjustment holes 17 and locked at a set height. The female body 14 is attached to a non-slip attachment 18, in this case a rubberized non-slip attachment. The non-slip attachment ensures that when the lower-leg brace device is in use, the user is able to remain in the front-loaded position without falling.

[0034] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the assembled lower-leg brace device 10. As seen, the horseshoe-shaped buttress 12 is attached to a hinge mechanism 8, which hinges it to a pole member 6. The pole member then fits into the telescopic, vertical pole 13. The vertical pole 13 has height adjustment holes 17 on the front of the pole to interact with the height adjustment push button. The vertical pole 13 is then attached to a non-slip attachment 18. Once the pole member 6, the vertical pole 13, and the non-slip attachment 18 are attached, the entire area comprises an adjustable, telescoping support member 11 of the lower-leg brace device.

[0035] FIG. 3 illustrates a back view of the assembled lower-leg brace device 10. FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 illustrate side views of the lower-leg brace device 10. In these illustrations, the height adjustment push button 16 is noticeable as it interacts with the vertical pole and the height adjustment holes.

[0036] FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of the lower-leg brace device. From this angle, the top of the horseshoe-shaped buttress 12 is shown and its attachment to the hinge mechanism 8. In other embodiments, the top view of the lower-leg brace device would show a top view with sturdy padding. FIG. 7 illustrates a bottom view of the lower-leg brace device. From this angle, the bottom of the non-slip attachment is visible 18 and the bottom of the horseshoe-shaped buttress 12.

[0037] FIG. 8 illustrates the lower-leg braces 10 in use. As seen, the lower-leg brace device latches below the user's knee 20 with the horseshoe-shaped buttress 12 upon which the user will unload his weight onto the buttress. In order to unload his weight, the user slides the device onto his upper shin, and leans forward, planting the device into the ground so that the device supports his weight. Upon planting the device into the ground, the user show be in a kneeling position, kneeling into the device in a front-loaded position. The device is then able to carry the bulk of the user's weight thus eliminating fatigue to muscles and joints caused by long hours of standing. The user's feet will remain on the ground, and he will be in a mixed standing and kneeling position.

[0038] FIG. 9 illustrates another embodiment of the present system, wherein the lower-leg brace device 10. In this embodiment the horseshoe-shaped buttress 12 has an added durable cushioning 22 to provide the user more comfort when the lower-leg brace device is in use.

[0039] Thus has been outlined, rather broadly, a variety of embodiments for the present system. Although the system has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the system.