Tremor reduction system and device
US9936899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tremor reduction device has a mechanical flap having a flap portion arranged to apply pressure on part of an inner arm in order to reduce tremor. The pressure can be manually adjusted by moving a rod in a channel in the tremor reduction device. The tremor reduction device has a case for pivotably mounting the mechanical flap and the pressure is at least partly determined by the angle of the mechanical flap relative to the case. The rod has a tapered section and the mechanical flap has a pin in contact the tapered section for changing the angle of the mechanical flap. Optionally a sensor is placed near the pressure applying location to sense the tremor and to provide a sensing signal to a driving mechanism which causes the rod to move in order to adjust the pressure.
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