Arm prosthetic device
US10426638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D41/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for powering a prosthetic arm is disclosed. The system includes at least one internal battery located in the prosthetic arm, at least one external battery connected to the prosthetic arm, and a master controller configured to connect either the at least one internal battery or the at least one external battery to a power bus to power the prosthetic arm.
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