Methods and devices for providing automatic closure of prosthetics and orthotics
US9872790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an embodiment, a lacing system for opening and closing an article includes a tensioning device having a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, a first tension member that is coupled with the tensioning device and tensionable thereby, and a second tension member that is coupled with the tensioning device and tensionable thereby. The tensioning device is configured to: effect tensioning of the first tension member to close and tighten the article upon operation of the tensioning device in the first mode of operation and effect tensioning of the second tension member to loosen and open the article upon operation of the tensioning device in the second mode of operation.
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