An apparatus includes a harness, at least one brace that may include an articulated frame coupled to the harness, a pre-tensioning device, a lower assembly coupled to the articulated frame, and an energy-transforming mechanism that may be adjusted to a user and may assist with the user's gait. The energy-transforming mechanism may include an energy storage device coupled to the pre-tensioning device via a superior exotendon and coupled to the lower assembly via an inferior exotendon.

A wearable assistance apparatus is disclosed, wherein the wearable assistance apparatus may include a first frame configured to transfer a power in a first direction to assist a user, a second frame configured to transfer the power in a second direction to assist the user, a first wearing portion configured to urge the second frame towards the user in response to the first wearing portion being pulled in the first direction, and a second wearing portion configured to urge the first frame towards the user in response to the second wearing portion being pulled in the second direction.

The present disclosure includes joint replacement implants. The joint replacement implant allows for full articulation of the joint, while absorbing impact of the components during normal use that will reduce wear on the implant components and prolong life. The joint replacement implant may include a bone implantable component and a bearing component having an articulation surface that is sized and shaped to substantially mate with at least a portion of the bone implantable component and a damping mechanism that includes a contact member disposed at least primarily inside a cavity; a biasing member biasing the contact member toward an upper aperture of the cavity and means for capturing the contact member within the cavity.

A prosthesis system can have an advantageous use over conventional prostheses in certain activities, including, but not limited to certain sports activities: The system includes, elastic member(s) that can store and release energy. The storing and releasing of energy in the elastic members happens during the movements made by the user and with the application of the user's own body weight while performing an activity. Implementations can also include a variety of routing configurations for the elastic member(s), as well as a variety of mounting points to integrate the elastic member(s) into the system, and/or a variety of adjustable anti-hyperextension members, and/or a variety of interchangeable shoes used for applicable activities.

An apparatus includes a harness, at least one brace, and an energy-transforming mechanism that may be adjusted to a user and may assist with the user's gait.

A lower limb modular prosthetic system that may be fabricated by a 3D printer capable of printing with composite fiber filament, nylon, or metal. The production process may include a 3D printer that is capable of routing fiber in specifically programmed patterns. The components of the prosthetic system may be designed for direct patient end-use, and may be energy returning in nature.

The present invention relates to artificial limbs generally and to joints for the same. In particular, the present invention provides hydraulic functional units, generally classified as damping devices as connected between artificial limbs whereby enabling movement of artificial joints to closely correspond with natural human movement. In accordance with the invention, there is provided hydraulic damper control elements for prostheses which utilize a pressure differential due fluid flow as a direct control input for a at least one hydraulic valve. The valve can comprise a moveable element which abuts a mounted element which reduces the size of an aperture as the force increases. Further, a moveable body acts upon the valve enabling increase or decrease of flow of hydraulic fluid through the valve, whereby enabling an increase in gait by way of reduction of resistance to flow or reducing or stopping flow by way of a stumble recovery mechanism.

The inventive technology disclosed herein relates to a novel compression cell device and methods of use thereof comprises: an adaptable compression prosthetic device that may be configured to adaptably secure a residual limb using one or more of compression cells, that may further incorporate a thermal indicator system to identify areas of high and low residual limb engagement with the cells: adaptable compression socket that may be configured to adaptably secure a residual limb using one or more of said novel compression cells that may be further secured in a compression slot and secured by one or more compression cords that is responsive to an compression actuator: said adaptable compression socket that may be further include a thermal surface.

An orthopedic device for the orthotic or prosthetic provision of a patient. The orthopedic device includes a knee joint, which has a proximal upper part and a distal lower part arranged pivotably thereon, an ankle joint, a pivoted foot part which can be fastened distally to the ankle joint, and a shin part arranged between the ankle joint and the knee joint. The upper part of the knee joint or a thigh part fastened thereto that can be attached to the patient's body and is coupled with the foot part by means of a force transfer device, which causes a plantar flexion of the foot part when a knee is flexed.

An orthopedic device for the orthotic or prosthetic provision of a patient. The orthopedic device includes a knee joint which has a proximal upper part and a distal lower part arranged pivotably thereon, an ankle joint, a pivoted foot part which can be fastened distally to the ankle joint, and a shin part arranged between the ankle joint and the knee joint. The upper part of the knee joint or a thigh part fastened thereto that can be attached to the patient's body and is coupled with the foot part by means of a force transfer device, which causes a plantar flexion of the foot part when a knee is flexed.