Systems, methods, and devices for automatic closure of medical devices
US9610185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C11/165
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
According to an embodiment, a brace may include a motorized tensioning device, a tensioning member operationally coupled with the motorized tensioning device to tighten the brace about the limb, and a control unit communicatively coupled with the motorized tensioning device to control adjustment of a tension of the tensioning member. A method for providing therapy with the brace fitted about a limb may include communicating a first instruction from the control unit to the motorized tensioning device to adjust the tension of the tensioning member according to a therapeutic regimen that is designed to aid in recovery of the limb via repetitive movement of the limb.
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