Dynamic support apparatus and system
US8845754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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