Powered orthotic device and method of using same
US10758394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0169
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A powered orthotic device for use with a limb having at least two joints includes at least two brace sub-assemblies. The first brace sub-assembly includes a first powered actuator assembly that receives a first sensor signal from an electromyographic sensor. The first powered actuator assembly applies a first force for driving sections positioned with respect to a first joint to move relative to one another. The second brace sub-assembly includes a second powered actuator assembly that is configured to receive a second sensor signal from a sensor selected from a group consisting of an electromyographic sensor, an inertial measurement unit, and combinations thereof. The second powered actuator assembly applies a second force for driving sections positioned with respect to a second joint to move relative to one another. The second force is based on the first sensor signal or the second sensor signal.
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