Torso Supported And Actuated Patents (Class 623/58)
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Patent number: 11931274Abstract: A prosthesis device having a tension element, fastened to a tensile force brace, which drives a movable component of a prosthesis device upon applying a tension force, wherein a sensor device is allocated to the tension element which detects the actuation of the tension element and activates a motor allocated to the movable component.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS GMBHInventors: Janos Kalmar, Roland Pawlik, Florian Fuchs
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Patent number: 11219538Abstract: A prosthesis socket retaining device and a system for securing a prosthesis socket to an upper extremity, comprising a securing part that can be guided along the torso below the axilla of the contralateral, unprovided side of a patient, and a coupling element which can be secured to the prosthesis socket and connected to the securing part, wherein the coupling element is displaceably mounted on the securing part.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS GMBHInventors: Sonja Wagner, Alice Frey, Walter Lunzer
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Patent number: 11083600Abstract: A digit for a prosthetic hand is provided. The digit has a base member (12) attachable to the hand and at least one digit member (18) pivotably connected to the base member. The at least one digit member (18) has a digit tip (22) remote from the base member (12), and the digit member is at least partially covered with at least one conductive substance (26,40) which defines a conductive path which leads from the digit tip towards the base member. A method of manufacturing such a digit is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Touch Bionics LimitedInventor: Hugh Gill
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Patent number: 10925685Abstract: Provided is a medical observation device including an imaging unit configured to capture an image of an object to be observed, and output a video signal, and a support unit configured with a plurality of arm units rotatably connected to each other via joint units, and configured to support the imaging unit. An actuator that applies driving force with respect to rotation about a rotational axis of at least one joint unit that defines an attitude of the imaging unit, among a plurality of the joint units that form the support unit, is provided. The at least one joint unit and the actuator are arranged separated from each other, and are connected together via a power transmission mechanism that transmits rotary movement between two rotational axes that are substantially orthogonal to each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: SONY OLYMPUS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS INC.Inventors: Yoshiyuki Kamata, Motoaki Kobayashi, Shigeru Tamura, Kenji Hirose
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Patent number: 10653908Abstract: A thermal trigger assembly for remote mechanical actuation of another fire protection system component includes an activation component having a base and a movable member. A bias member biases the movable member from a preactivation to an activated position with respect to the base. A thermally responsive element retains the movable member in the preactivation position until a predetermined thermodynamic condition is reached, when the thermally responsive element loses structural integrity. A flexible connector includes a flexible hollow outer cable housing with one end configured to be stationarily (preferably fixedly) connected with the base. A flexible cable is inside the outer cable housing for sliding movement therein and has one end configured to be stationarily (preferably fixedly) connected with the movable member. The flexible cable is moved with respect to the outer cable housing by movement of the movable member upon loss of structural integrity by the thermally responsive element.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Stephen J. Meyer, Yoram Ringer, Thomas Edwin Archibald
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Patent number: 10646736Abstract: A thermal trigger assembly for remote mechanical actuation of another fire protection system component includes an activation component having a base and a movable member. A bias member biases the movable member from a preactivation to an activated position with respect to the base. A thermally responsive element retains the movable member in the preactivation position until a predetermined thermodynamic condition is reached, when the thermally responsive element loses structural integrity. A flexible connector includes a flexible hollow outer cable housing with one end configured to be stationarily (preferably fixedly) connected with the base. A flexible cable is inside the outer cable housing for sliding movement therein and has one end configured to be stationarily (preferably fixedly) connected with the movable member. The flexible cable is moved with respect to the outer cable housing by movement of the movable member upon loss of structural integrity by the thermally responsive element.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Stephen J. Meyer, Yoram Ringer, Thomas Edwin Archibald
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Patent number: 10279917Abstract: A cable actuating mechanism that actuates through a central pivot axis of a pivoting mechanism including two articulating cable actuators that contact opposing ends of a floating pin that passes through the center of the pivot. One actuator is affixed to a stationary assembly of the pivot device and the other actuator is affixed to a rotating body of the device. A first cable pulled at one end of the device pulls a second cable at an opposing end of the device through the articulating cable actuators. The cable actuating mechanism can be used to unlock a seat recline lock device in an aircraft seat equipped with a pivoting armrest, among other applications.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Wilkey, Alexander N. Pozzi, Francis Xavier L. Garing
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Patent number: 10278885Abstract: System and method for providing both powered and free swing operation in a powered orthotic exoskeleton joint. The joint includes a processor controllable ratchet wheel and pawl type clutch, configured to engage or disengage upon receiving force from a servo actuator. When the processor determines that the clutch should be engages, it directs the powered actuator to couple the pawls to the ratchet wheel, allowing torque to be transferred from the joint's powered motor, through the clutch, to the gearing that subsequently controls the motion of the joint. Conversely, the processor can direct the powered actuator to decouple the pawls from the ratchet wheel. This in turn decouples the ratchet wheel from the motor, thus allowing the remainder of the joint and any associated joint gearing to engage in relatively free swing motion, without any interference from the motor.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: LEONIS MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathon A. Smith, Kern Bhugra
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Patent number: 9037293Abstract: A robot includes a base, first and second arms, first and second drive sources, first and second inertia sensors, and first and second angle sensors. A rotation axis of the first arm and a rotation axis of the second arm are orthogonal to each other. The first inertia sensor is installed at the first arm, and the second inertia sensor is installed at the second arm. The first angle sensor is installed at the first drive source, and the second angle sensor is installed at the second drive source. Angular velocities obtained from the first inertia sensor and the first angle sensor are fed back to a first drive source control unit. Angular velocities obtained from the second inertia sensor and the second angle sensor are fed back to a second drive source control unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Akihiro Gomi, Akio Niu, Masaki Motoyoshi
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Publication number: 20140343693Abstract: Anchoring system including a fastener and a clasp. The fastener includes a substantially planar base, a first clasp-engaging member protruding from a portion of the base and having an outwardly-extending flange, the fastener further including an adhesive suitable to secure the base directly to the skin of a wearer. The clasp includes a first end configured to engage and rotate about the first clasp-engaging member and a second end configured to engage a cable of a prosthetic or orthotic device, the adhesive having a sufficient strength to support manual operation of the prosthetic or orthotic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventor: Debra Ann Latour
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Patent number: 8882852Abstract: A dynamic support apparatus having a frame, a dynamic interface, a temperature control mechanism, and a control system. The dynamic interface is capable of changing its geometry and is disposed on the top surface of the frame. The control system is operably connected to the dynamic interface and controls the changing geometry of the dynamic interface. There is also a temperature control mechanism disposed on the top surface of the frame for maintaining a comfortable temperature and moisture environment between the apparatus and the user's body.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Patent number: 8870970Abstract: A dynamic support apparatus having a frame, a dynamic interface, a temperature control mechanism, and a control system. The dynamic interface is capable of changing its geometry and is disposed on the top surface of the frame. The control system is operably connected to the dynamic interface and controls the changing geometry of the dynamic interface. There is also a temperature control mechanism disposed on the top surface of the frame for maintaining a comfortable temperature and moisture environment between the apparatus and the user's body.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Patent number: 8840681Abstract: A prosthetic interface includes an orientation assembly, a mounting plate and a load bearing assembly. The orientation assembly includes an anterior frame portion and a posterior frame portion. The anterior frame portion extends over an anterior portion of a torso of a wearer of the prosthetic interface. The posterior frame portion extends over a posterior portion of the torso. The mounting plate is disposed at an intersection of the posterior frame portion and the anterior frame portion. The mounting plate forms a structure to which a prosthetic limb is attachable. The load bearing assembly includes breathable fabric forming a load distribution matrix to distribute a load on the mounting plate over portions of the torso with which the fabric is in contact.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Jay Martin, Paul J. Biermann
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Patent number: 8821588Abstract: Anchoring system for a prosthetic or orthotic device includes a fastener comprising a base and a clasp-engaging member, wherein the fastener further comprises an adhesive to secure the base directly to skin of a wearer; and a clasp comprising a first end configured to engage and rotate about the clasp-engaging member and a second end configured to engage the activation cable of a prosthetic or orthotic device. Also included is a prosthetic or orthotic system that includes the anchoring system in combination with a prosthetic or orthotic device, as well as a method of securing a prosthetic or orthotic device on a wearer using the anchoring system.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenInventor: Debra Ann Latour
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Patent number: 8696763Abstract: The invention provides a prosthetic apparatus (10) and method of operating the same. The prosthetic apparatus (10) includes an upper limb prosthesis (12) comprising at least one mechanically operable digit (14) and at least one sensor configured to be disposed on the user. The at least one sensor being operative to sense a path described by the sensor during movement thereof by the user and to provide a sensed path output in dependence upon the path. The apparatus (10) also includes a processor (24) operative to provide for actuation of the at least one digit (14) in dependence on the sensed path output having a predetermined characteristic and such that the at least one digit (14) moves in a predetermined fashion.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Touch EMAS Ltd.Inventor: Hugh Gill
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Patent number: 8641782Abstract: A compact exoskeleton arm support device compensates for gravity. The compact exoskeleton arm support device compensating for gravity may include at least five joints. Among the at least five joints, two joints may be driven by actuators, and the remaining joints may be driven by user force. The compact exoskeleton arm support device compensating for gravity effectively uses the actuators, thereby increasing operating efficiency and reducing production costs.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jeong Hun Kim, Young Bo Shim, Soo Sang Yang, Yong Jae Kim, Kwang Jun Kim
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Publication number: 20130090743Abstract: Anchoring system for a prosthetic or orthotic device includes a fastener comprising a base and a clasp-engaging member, wherein the fastener further comprises an adhesive to secure the base directly to skin of a wearer; and a clasp comprising a first end configured to engage and rotate about the clasp-engaging member and a second end configured to engage the activation cable of a prosthetic or orthotic device. Also included is a prosthetic or orthotic system that includes the anchoring system in combination with a prosthetic or orthotic device, as well as a method of securing a prosthetic or orthotic device on a wearer using the anchoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: Shriners Hospital For ChildrenInventor: Shriners Hospital For Children
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Patent number: 8323355Abstract: Anchoring system for a cable-activated prosthetic or orthotic device includes a fastener comprising a base and a clasp-engaging member, wherein the fastener further comprises an adhesive to secure the base directly to skin of a wearer; and a clasp comprising a first end configured to engage and rotate about the clasp-engaging member and a second end configured to engage the activation cable of a prosthetic or orthotic device. Also included is a prosthetic or orthotic system that includes the anchoring system in combination with a prosthetic or orthotic device comprising an activation cable and a terminal device, wherein the activation cable comprises a first end operatively coupled to the terminal device and a second end engaged with the second end of the clasp.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Shriners Hospitals For ChildrenInventor: Debra Ann Latour
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Patent number: 7922773Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the control of prosthetic limb rotation in amputees in which a permanent magnet is implanted into the distal end of a residual bone and the bone rotation is sensed from movement of the magnetic field of the magnet and used to effect corresponding rotation of the prosthetic limb.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Rehabilitation Institute of ChicagoInventor: Todd A. Kuiken
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Patent number: 7713217Abstract: A system for assisting the motion of a body connected through joints provides a system for imparting a suitable torque to the connected body at the time of various turns including the bending of the joints. The torque imparting system has first and second measuring means, a reference work volume determining means, and an external torque determining means. The first measuring means measures the internal work volume of the around-joint leg. The second measuring means measures an external work volume around a joint imparted to the leg. The reference work volume determining means determines a reference work volume based on the internal work volume. The external torque determining means determines an external torque imparted to the leg so as to reduce the difference between the internal work volume of the leg and the reference work volume, based on the external work volume.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yasushi Ikeuchi, Hisashi Katoh, Takashi Hirata
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Patent number: 7416468Abstract: An apparatus for a moving a toy appendage includes a moveable device within a toy appendage that is attached to a body of a toy and an actuator connected to the moveable device. The actuator is configured to rotate the moveable device about a drive axis that is fixed relative to the body of the toy. The actuator is configured to rotate at least a first portion of the moveable device relative to at least a second portion of the moveable device about a device axis that is fixed relative to the moveable device.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2004Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Felice, Richard Maddocks
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Patent number: 6773327Abstract: An apparatus for a moving a toy appendage includes a moveable device within a toy appendage that is attached to a body of a toy and an actuator connected to the moveable device. The actuator is configured to rotate the moveable device about a drive axis that is fixed relative to the body of the toy. The actuator is configured to rotate at least a first portion of the moveable device relative to at least a second portion of the moveable device about a device axis that is fixed relative to the moveable device.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Felice, Richard Maddocks
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Patent number: 6736855Abstract: A bandage which may be used for the forearm or as an upper arm triple traction bandage includes a bandage strap (3) that engages a ring (2) to form a loop. At least one elastic bandage strap (4) engages the ring (2) and encloses a cable (6) which at one end is secured to the ring (2) and has a fastening device at its other end (4a). The fastening device is formed by a strap connector (11, 12, 13) having a flat lower part (11) which is adapted to the strap width. The upper side is covered by a flat upper part (12) onto which a clamp slide (13) is pushed that engages under the lower part (11) and firmly presses the lower part and upper part together with the strap end (4a) lying between them. The strap connector (11, 12, 13) has a clamp-free cable passage (14, 15, 16) and a bracket (19) for securing the strap connector (11, 12, 13) to a prosthesis part.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare GmbHInventor: Thomas Bertels
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Patent number: 6424886Abstract: A movable prosthetic limb includes a drive linkage which is configured to move the prosthetic limb. An ultrasonic drive motor is coupled to the drive linkage and powers the drive linkage. The ultrasonic motor is non-backdrivable and has high torque at low speeds. Specifically, a prosthetic limb uses an ultrasonic motor to drive an elbow joint or prosthetic fingers. A movable prosthetic wrist includes a base configured to be coupled to an amputee. An ultrasonic drive motor is attached to the base, and a hand piece is attached to the ultrasonic drive motor to form a wrist joint. In this configuration, the ultrasonic drive motor directly moves the wrist joint. A harmonic drive can also be used for gear reduction in the wrist joint.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Motion Control, Inc.Inventors: Edwin K. Iversen, James R. Linder, Harold H. Sears
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Patent number: 5888235Abstract: A body-powered prosthetic arm is mountable on a socket attached to the arm stump of a person. The prosthetic arm includes a base for attachment to the socket, a forearm section having a proximal end and a distal end, a terminal device such as a hook, anthropomorphic hand, etc. attached to the distal end of the forearm section for selectively opening or closing, and an elbow joint for joining the proximal end of the forearm section to the base, the elbow joint being pivotable to enable moving the forearm section upwardly or downwardly. Control straps and cables fitted on the person are responsive to body movements of the person for selectively locking the elbow joint to prevent it from pivoting while allowing the terminal device to open or close or locking the terminal device to prevent it from opening or closing while allowing the elbow joint to pivot.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Sarcos, Inc.Inventors: Stephen C. Jacobsen, David F. Knutti
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Patent number: 5480454Abstract: A control system and method for prosthetic devices is provided. The control system comprises a transducer for receiving movement from a body part for generating a sensing signal associated with that movement. The sensing signal is processed by a linearizer for linearizing the sensing signal to be a linear function of the magnitude of the distance moved by the body part. The linearized sensing signal is normalized to be a function of the entire range of body part movement from the no-shrug position of the moveable body part through the full-shrug position of the moveable body part. The normalized signal is divided into a plurality of discrete command signals. The discrete command signals are used by typical converter devices which are in operational association with the prosthetic device. The converter device uses the discrete command signals for driving the moveable portions of the prosthetic device and its sub-prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1994Date of Patent: January 2, 1996Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventor: Richard J. Bozeman, Jr.
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Patent number: 5458655Abstract: A control system and method for prosthetic devices is provided. The control system comprises a transducer for receiving movement from a body part for generating a sensing signal associated with that movement. The sensing signal is processed by a linearizer for linearizing the sensing signal to be a linear function of the magnitude of the distance moved by the body part. The linearized sensing signal is normalized to be a function of the entire range of body part movement from the no-shrug position of the moveable body part through the full-shrug position of the moveable body part. The normalized signal is divided into a plurality of discrete command signals. The discrete command signals are used by typical converter devices which are in operational association with the prosthetic device. The converter device uses the discrete command signals for driving the moveable portions of the prosthetic device and its sub-prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1994Date of Patent: October 17, 1995Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States, National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventor: Richard J. Bozeman, Jr.
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Patent number: 5376128Abstract: A control system and method for prosthetic devices is provided. The control system comprises a transducer for receiving movement from a body part for generating a sensing signal associated with that movement. The sensing signal is processed by a linearizer for linearizing the sensing signal to be a linear function of the magnitude of the distance moved by the body part. The linearized sensing signal is normalized to be a function of the entire range of body part movement from the no-shrug position of the moveable body part through the full-shrug position of the moveable body part. The normalized signal is divided into a plurality of discrete command signals. The discrete command signals are used by typical converter devices which are in operational association with the prosthetic device. The converter device uses the discrete command signals for driving the moveable portions of the prosthetic device and its sub-prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1992Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventor: Richard J. Bozeman, Jr.
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Patent number: 4547912Abstract: Amputation apparatus for use with an internal prosthesis attachable to the end of a stump having an outwardly extending bone. The amputation apparatus includes a cap having an internal cavity for insertion over the bone and an opposed outwardly extending boss. A plate having an internal cavity is mountable over the outwardly extending boss of the cap. The plate has a radial extent substantially greater than the radial extent of the cap to define an equal weight distribution surface for internal and external forces over the entire bottom surface of the stump.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 1983Date of Patent: October 22, 1985Inventor: Carole J. Sherva-Parker