A61H1/02

Hip traction device, system, and methods
11590043 · 2023-02-28 ·

A hip traction device, system, and associated methods are disclosed. Such a device may include a base having a proximal end and a distal end, a guide coupled to the base, a carrier configured to move along the guide upon receiving a force from a tensioner to move the carrier toward the distal end of the base, causing a leg to be put in tension, and a single body coupling mechanism either removably attachable or permanently attached to the carrier and configured to securely attach to a lower portion of a leg, such that the portion of the leg moves with the carrier during operation of the tensioner.

Flexible members for anchoring to the body

A flexible anchor member comprising a member for placement about a body part; at least one substantially inextensible textile element circumscribing the member and secured to itself or the member; and a force transfer coupler coupling a portion of the at least one substantially inextensible textile element to an actuator such that the substantially inextensible textile element constricts about the member for a duration of an applied force. Another flexible anchor member comprising an outer member including a substantially inextensible textile material configured for directing a force applied by an actuator to act upon all or a portion of the body part; an inner member for positioning between the body part and the outer member, a first surface of the inner member configured for frictionally engaging the body part or intervening clothing; and at least one coupler for coupling the outer member and the inner member.

Apparatus for stimulating synchronized body motions of a user
11590045 · 2023-02-28 · ·

An apparatus and method are provided for imparting a repetitive motion to a user. The apparatus may include one or more seat platforms and one or more backrests. Repeated motion of the pelvis and shoulders of the user may be contra lateral. The motions of the user may mimic walking. The apparatus may include a chair. The apparatus may include a sensor. The sensor may be used to control the apparatus and/or the sensor may be used to adjust the movement regime according to the user. The apparatus may help for example, to mobilize limited mobility users and/or to train healthier habits.

Microtraction bed
11701287 · 2023-07-18 ·

Beds and methods for applying a micro traction force on the body of a user over time to treating or relieve back/spinal pain. Embodiments of a bed according to the present invention provide a section of the bed that is movable relative to other sections of the bed and apply a restorative force to the movable section such that when a user lays on the movable section, the movable bed section is displaced and a tractive force is applied to the user’s body due to a force apparatus applying a force thereto. The movable bed section can be suspended by a tensional support and/or supported by a compressional support in various configurations disclosed herein.

Method and Apparatus for Knee Joint Flexibility Rehabilitation
20180000679 · 2018-01-04 ·

A knee joint flexibility rehabilitation apparatus may comprising a tubular strut having a first support foot and a bracket attached thereto, the tubular strut forming a first aperture; a height-adjustment bar translatably and rotatably disposed in the tubular strut, the height-adjustment bar forming a plurality of second apertures extending through the cross-section of the height-adjustment bar; a support bar fixed substantially perpendicularly to the height-adjustment bar, the padded support bar being configured to receive a knee joint posterior; a support strut pivotably connected to the bracket, the support strut having a second support foot attached thereto, the support strut pivotable away from parallel the tubular strut to form an acute angle thereto; and a pin removably disposed in one of the plurality of second apertures to fix the height-adjustment bar against translation in one direction.

Soft Exosuit for Assistance with Human Motion

Systems and methods for providing assistance with human motion, including hip and ankle motion, are disclosed. Sensor feedback is used to determine an appropriate profile for actuating a wearable robotic system to deliver desired joint motion assistance. Variations in user kinetics and kinematics, as well as construction, materials, and fit of the wearable robotic system, are considered in order to provide assistance tailored to the user and current activity.

POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS HAVING TWO BELTS

A power transmission apparatus includes a driving joint unit having a first driving gear fixed to a first driving shaft and a second driving gear fixed to a second driving shaft, an operating joint unit fixed on an operating shaft and having an operating gear rotating together with the operating shaft, a first operating belt connected to the first driving gear and the operating gear, a second operating belt connected to the second driving gear and the operating gear to apply a torque in opposite directions, a driving link having one end connected to the first driving shaft or the second driving shaft and the other end connected to the operating shaft, and an operating link fixed to the operating shaft.

Male penis jelq exercise device
11564826 · 2023-01-31 ·

Disclosed is a male penis jelq exercise device of the present invention. A main body part which is furnished with a traction part, having a hollow portion into which the penis is to be inserted, for holding and pulling a side adjacent to the glans, and an elastic traction part which surrounds the penis and extends from the traction part toward the body-side of the penis shaft to come into contact with the body, thereby providing traction force for moving the glans forward; and a traction unit which is furnished with a fastening part coupled to the leg or body, a coupling part hung from the traction part of the main body part and formed as a loop, and an elastic band part connecting the coupling part and the fastening part and providing elastic force for pulling the penis.

Wearable hand robot

The inventive concept relates to a wearable hand robot mounted on a finger to bend the finger by an external force transmitted through a wire. The wearable hand robot is capable of preventing an injury to a user's hand by the wire, achieving simplification of the structure of a finger cap and an improvement in a wearing sensation, and stably moving the finger while having a tactile sensation.

STRETCHING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
20230233396 · 2023-07-27 ·

An apparatus and method for use of an improved stretching device providing various stretches and manipulation of a user's muscle groups, including lower body muscle groups. Movement of the upper and lower support members can be achieved with a controller or wireless controller, such as a cellular phone executing an application operatively connected via a transceiver of the stretching device. The upper support member and lower support member may be independently controlled by a secondary motor assembly at a rotational connection between the support members. Some embodiments may provide removable support members for switching between left and right-side manipulation of a user's left and right legs with a single device. Other embodiments may include a track to allow for a sliding movement of the motor assembly or the upper and lower support members between left and right sides of the stretching device.