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Dynamic support apparatus and system

US8845754B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2012
Grant dateSep 30, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/0063
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A control unit system. The system includes a control unit which includes a control unit charging interface, at least one magnet located proximate to the control unit charging interface, at least one actuator, a detachable manifold including at least one magnet, fluidly coupled to the at least one actuator, a pump connected to the at least one actuator for causing actuation thereof, and a control system for controlling the pump, wherein the control system controls the pump to actuate the at least one actuator at least in response to a signal received by the control system. The system also includes a recharging device configured to receive the control unit, the recharging device including a reed switch, wherein when the magnet in the control unit is located proximate to the reed switch, the switch is activated.

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