Patents Assigned to WGI D/B/A WESTFIELD GAGE CO. OVERHAUL AND REPAIR
  • VARIABLE RESISTANCE HAND REHABILITATION DEVICE WITH LINEAR SMART FLUID DAMPER AND DYNOMETER CAPABILITIES
    Publication number: 20100041529
    Abstract: A variable resistance hand rehabilitation device and corresponding system. Improvements over the prior art include: a new damping system or damper design, to reduce friction and increase maximum force output; a dynometer feature that enables converting the dynamic device to a static grip force measuring device; a closed-loop controller; and a new graphic user interface for the medical practitioner and new virtual reality game software that allow accurate and smooth operation of the device and increased patient motivation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicants: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, WGI D/B/A WESTFIELD GAGE CO. OVERHAUL AND REPAIR
    Inventors: Brian Weinberg, Azadeh Khanicheh, Constantinos Mavroidis, James Shannon, Don Consolini, George Galanis