Pneumatic exomuscle system and method
US10611020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H1/0218
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pneumatic exomuscle system and methods for manufacturing and using same. The pneumatic exomuscle system includes a pneumatic module; a plurality of pneumatic actuators each operably coupled to the pneumatic module via at least one pneumatic line, a portion of the pneumatic actuators configured to be worn about respective body joints of a user; and a control module operably coupled to the pneumatic module, the control module configured to control the pneumatic module to selectively inflate portions of the pneumatic actuators.
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