Myoelectric hand orthosis
US9387112B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0155
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an orthotic glove intended to be worn by a human hand and be used for assisting or controlling movement of one or more fingers of the hand, the thumb, and/or the wrist in response to an input signal and methods related thereto. The finger is animated by the shape recovery of a shape memory alloy wire. The invention further relates to a microprocessor-controlled, electromechanical hand orthosis to provide functional use of a hand.
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