Prosthetic device with removable battery and connecting system using vacuum
US8771371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic device comprises a connecting portion for connecting to a person using vacuum; and a control structure for controlling an amount of vacuum used to connect the connecting portion to the person, wherein the control structure includes: a vacuum pump (502) in fluid communication with the connecting portion for controlling an amount of vacuum used to connect the connecting portion to the person, a vacuum sensing mechanism (506) configured to provide signals indicating the amount of vacuum in the connecting portion, a movement sensing mechanism (509) configured to provide signals indicating at least one of acceleration of the prosthetic device, orientation of the prosthetic device, force experienced by the prosthetic device, and a direction of force experienced by the prosthetic device, and a controller configured to receive signals from the vacuum sensing mechanism (506) and the movement sensing mechanism (509), and to control the vacuum pump (502).
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