Upper arm prosthetic apparatus and systems
US11564815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/7862
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various aspects of upper arm prosthetic system for a human subject having a body and a partial arm are described. According to one aspect, the system may comprise any one or more of a force amplification apparatus, a terminal unit apparatus, and/or an adjustable elbow apparatus. Each apparatus may be body-powered and/or comprise 3D printable structures. Related upper arm prosthetic apparatus, kits, methods, and systems also are described.
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