Magnetorheological fluid compositions and prosthetic knees utilizing same
US7335233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10N2060/12
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates in one embodiment to magnetorheological fluids utilized in prosthetic joints in general and, in particular, to magnetorheological fluids utilized in controllable braking systems for prosthetic knee joints. Preferred magnetorheological fluids of the present invention comprises polarizable iron particles, a carrier fluid, and optionally an additive. Preferred additives include, but are not limited to functionalized carrier fluids as well as derivatized fluoropolymers. Preferred carrier fluids include, but are not limited, to perfluorinated polyethers.
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