Patent ID: 8114042
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An orthotic lift apparatus comprising: a first belt having two ends, a hooks/loops component on a first side at a first end of said first belt and a cooperating hooks/loops component on a second side of said first belt distal to said first end; a pair of first brackets spaced apart and attached to said first side of said first belt, and a pair of coil springs attached to each of said first brackets; a second belt having two ends, a hooks/loops component on a first side of said second belt at a first end and a cooperating hooks/loops component on a second side of said second belt distal to said first end; a pair of second brackets spaced apart and attached to one side of said second belt; and two adjustable, releaseable straps attached one each to said springs and attached one each to said second brackets in operable alignment with one each said springs.