Electromechanical back brace apparatus
US5437617A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A back brace apparatus is disclosed which has electromechanical mechanism for tightening a brace around the trunk of a patient to a desired tension. The electromechanical mechanism is controllable by the patient to effect predetermined tension settings. A cable and pulley arrangement tightened by a motor provides a mechanical advantage so that the brace may be tightened by a small motor. A microprocessor controls the motor to obtain the desired repeatable tension settings.
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