Patent classifications
A61F2/588
PROSTHETIC ADAPTER
A prosthetic device adaptor includes a tool interface, a coupling connected to the tool interface, and a prosthetic interface connected to the coupling. The prosthetic interface can connect with a Hosmer-style hook. The tool interface can be secured to a tool. The tool interface can include a strap, a circular clamp, a c-clamp, or a threaded connector. The coupling can have two parts that separate or detach from one another. The coupling can permit rotation around an axis.
UPPER EXTREMITY PROSTHETIC WITH ENERGY RETURN SYSTEM
An upper-extremity prosthetic is adapted to engage with an athletic ball. The prosthetic includes one or more springs that provide energy return as a user is throwing the ball using the prosthetic. The springs can have a conductivity that changes in relation to an amount of strain or deformation of the spring. The change in conductivity can be used to provide haptic feedback to the user so the user can sense the amount of force being applied to throw the ball. In some embodiments, the springs are made by a multi-material 3D printing (additive manufacturing) process and include a first material that is electrically non-conductive and a second material that electrically conductive. In some embodiments, the prosthetic also includes one or more cantilevered springs that are also adapted to engage with the ball and to provide energy return while throwing the ball.
Prosthetic Wrist
A prosthetic wrist for terminal devices preserves free rotation under high rotational or axial loads.
Management of wireless transmission rate of control signals for power assistive devices
A system and method for transmission of a signal for a powered assistive device has a sensor node with a wireless transmitter adapted for digitally transmitting a transmitted signal, the sensor node adapted for receiving and monitoring a sensor signal from a sensor attached to a user, and a master node with a controller and a wireless receiver for receiving the transmitted signal from the wireless transmitter. The master node processes the transmitted signal and communicates a control signal to the powered assistive device. The wireless transmitter transmits the transmitted signal at a first rate when the wireless transmitter adapted to transmit the transmitted signal at a first rate when the sensor signal is indicative of the rest state and to transmit the transmitted signal at a second rate when the sensor signal is indicative of the active state, the second rate being greater than the first rate.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL TOOLING APPARATUS WITH NON-ANTHROPOMORPHIC CONSTRUCTION
A prosthesis may include a fitted stump cover. The prosthesis may also include a socket fitted over the stump cover. The prosthesis may further include a ball attached to the socket. In addition, the prosthesis may include a shuttle locking mechanism attached in part to the ball. Further, the prosthesis may include a tool attached to the prosthesis by the shuttle locking mechanism.
Prosthetic having interchangeable internal cartridges
A voluntary closing and locking prosthetic terminal device (1) having complex internal mechanisms configured into interchangeable cartridges (10) that provide end users with the capability of servicing the prosthetic on their own.
Prosthetic hand system
A prosthetic system and terminal device for gripping and maneuvering handlebars. The prosthetic hand engages a handlebar throughout the necessary range of motion required for balance, steering and pulling, while allowing release in an atypical motion, allowing the wearer to disengage from the handlebar, particularly in the event of a fall.
Prosthesis device
A prosthesis device having a tension element fastened to a tensile force brace, which drives a movable component of a prosthesis device upon applying a tension force, wherein a sensor device is allocated to the tension element which detects the actuation of the tension element and activates a motor allocated to the movable component.
Prosthetic hook adaptor for sporting equipment
A prosthetic adaptor includes a post plate, a grip plate coupled to the post plate, and an equipment interface coupled to the post plate. The equipment interface can be coupled to the post plate at an end of the post plate distal from the grip plate. The post plate can include a concave surface. The concave surface can be configured to receive a Hosmer-like prosthetic hook.
TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF PROSTHETIC LIMBS
The present application relates heating and cooling systems for prosthetic limbs, and to the use of such systems in prosthetic limbs. In one aspect, a system for temperature regulation of a prosthetic limb comprises a battery, an electrical connection, and at least one temperature regulation element.