Accession Number:

AD0691712

Title:

AN IMPROVED MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE FOR THE USAMBRL FIBERGLASS DROP-FOOT BRACE.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.,

Corporate Author:

WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON D C ARMY MEDICAL BIOMECHANICAL RESEARCH LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Hill,James T.
• Stube,Roger W.

Report Date:

1969-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

A method of making lightweight, inexpensive, yet durable fiberglass drop-foot braces is described. This method eliminates the problems encountered with previous methods, while retaining positive features. The physical properties of the braces are improved and construction is implified. Author

Descriptors:

• *PROSTHETICS
• MANUFACTURING
• REINFORCED PLASTICS
• GLASS TEXTILES
• EPOXY RESINS
• FEET
• HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING

Subject Categories:

• Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE