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Conductive human interfaces

US11464438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2017
Grant dateOct 11, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD10B2401/18
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A conductive human interface has a fabric layer with an interior surface and an exterior surface. A soft coating overlies the interior surface of the fabric layer. An electrode or sensor is included to connect with a residual limb. A conductive path connects the electrode or sensor with an electrical connector which, in turn connects with a prosthetic or other assistive device. The conductive path includes a conductor having a section overlying the fabric layer. The overlying section of the conductor can be cord of conductive thread. A nonconductive support thread can extend through the fabric layer from the exterior surface to the interior surface, and further around the conductor to secure the overlying section of the conductor to the fabric layer.

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