Orthotic device responsive to detected forces at user-operated tool
US11389315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0181
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthotic device is provided. The orthotic device is worn on an appendage of a user of a fastener installation tool, and is configurable between a relaxed state and a rigid state. The orthotic device includes at least one activation component that is responsive to an activation signal output by a controller in communication with the fastener installation tool. The activation component changes the orthotic device from the relaxed state to the rigid state in response to the controller detecting a resistive force at the fastener installation tool during installation of a fastener.
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