Active exoskeletal spinal orthosis and method of orthotic treatment
US8845566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/0006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An active exoskeletal spinal orthosis that can reduce the spinal compression and muscle effort involved in resisting gravitational bending moments. The spinal orthosis includes upper and lower members that fit around the body in the area of the spine. Actuators extend between the upper and lower members. By applying a corrective moment, a distraction force, or both to a user via the actuators, the spinal orthosis allows for supported multi-planar maneuverability within a set range of motion. A controller activates the actuators based on sensor feedback that is indicative of pressure or some other sensed physical parameter related to the bending moment.
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