Systems, methods, and devices for sensing and providing biofeedback at target axial load
US10849395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/5071
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Several embodiments are provided of a device which is tunable for providing a walking aid user with passive haptic feedback. The haptic feedback is provided to the user when a predetermined, desired force in the device is reached. The force, often simply an axial force, in the device is inputted by the user, who is looking to support some of his or her body weight, thereby taking some weight off of one or both legs for some purpose. The amount of body weight support the user would input is often expressed in terms of percentage of the user's total body weight, and can therefore be predetermined and the device tuned accordingly.
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