Self-donning powered orthotic device
US11712360B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A powered orthotic device includes a brace, a finger engagement member, a thumb engagement member, and a hand actuator. The powered orthotic device includes a locking mechanism affixed to the brace, and a finger carrier assembly with a finger carrier to engage the fingers of the wearer, as well as an affixment member configured to be removably attached to the locking mechanism. The wearer dons the orthotic device, without assistance from another, by placing the set of fingers into the finger carrier and using a free hand of the wearer to affix the affixment member to the locking mechanism.
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