| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 623057000 | ARM OR COMPONENT (E.G., ELBOW, WRIST, HAND, FINGER, ETC.) AND ACTUATOR OR CONNECTOR THEREFOR | 71 |
| 20080215162 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A DIGIT TO POSITION A PROSTHETIC OR ORTHOTIC DEVICE - A method and system for determining a grip or grasp pattern of a prosthetic terminal device or other orthotic device using the position of the thumb or other digit as the initial determination of the grasping function. The system comprising sensors, an electronic control system and a motor drive. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080288088 | ARM PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A prosthetic arm apparatus comprising a plurality of segments that provide a user of the prosthetic arm apparatus with substantially the same movement capability and function as a human arm. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090276058 | MOVEMENT ASSISTING DEVICE AND MOVEMENT ASSISTING METHOD - A movement assisting device including a plurality of attachments to be attached over a joint of a user; an actuator suspended between the plurality of attachments; a sensor, attached to the user, for detecting movement of a muscle; and a control unit for controlling the actuator based on the movement of the muscle detected by the sensor is provided. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090292371 | Correlated Magnetic Prosthetic Device and Method for Using the Correlated Magnetic Prosthetic Device - A prosthetic device is described herein that incorporates correlated magnets which enable an artificial prosthesis (e.g., artificial limb) to be easily and effectively attached to and removed from an interface that is secured to a residual limb on a person. In addition, a method is described herein for enabling a person to attach and remove an artificial prosthesis to and from an interface that is secured to a residual limb on the person. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100145474 | ASSIST DEVICE - A gripping assist device is removably attachable to the forearm of a user. The assist device has a sleeve with an opening sized to receive a handle or grip of an item. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100211189 | DYNAMIC SUPPORT APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A dynamic support apparatus having a frame, a dynamic interface, a temperature control mechanism, and a control system. The dynamic interface is capable of changing its geometry and is disposed on the top surface of the frame. The control system is operably connected to the dynamic interface and controls the changing geometry of the dynamic interface. There is also a temperature control mechanism disposed on the top surface of the frame for maintaining a comfortable temperature and moisture environment between the apparatus and the user's body. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100274365 | ARM PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A prosthetic arm apparatus including a plurality of segments that provide a user of the prosthetic arm apparatus with substantially the same movement capability and function as a human arm. The segments are connectable to one another and connectable to a prosthetic support apparatus that may be adorned by the user. Each segment of the plurality of segments provides a portion of the movement capability, enabling the plurality of connected segments connected to the harness mount to provide substantially the same movement capability as that lacking in the user. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110054636 | PROSTHESIS COVERING - The present invention relates to a prosthesis covering ( | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110172787 | Anchoring System For Prosthetic And Orthotic Devices - Anchoring system for a cable-activated prosthetic or orthotic device includes a fastener comprising a base and a clasp-engaging member, wherein the fastener further comprises an adhesive to secure the base directly to skin of a wearer; and a clasp comprising a first end configured to engage and rotate about the clasp-engaging member and a second end configured to engage the activation cable of a prosthetic or orthotic device. Also included is a prosthetic or orthotic system that includes the anchoring system in combination with a prosthetic or orthotic device comprising an activation cable and a terminal device, wherein the activation cable comprises a first end operatively coupled to the terminal device and a second end engaged with the second end of the clasp. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110224805 | STRAPLESS PROSTHETIC ARM - Permanent magnets or electromagnets or a combination of such magnets are provided to retain a prosthetic device on an extremity or limb, such as an amputated arm. The prosthesis utilizes the opposing forces, which are developed by virtue of like magnetic poles being in proximity to each other, to urge the prosthesis to remain attached to the extremity. The prosthesis is prevented from rotation by virtue of a centering force that is provided by an attachment magnet in the prosthesis being placed between two implanted magnets. A removable mounting ring is placed over the prosthesis to maintain it on the extremity. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110301718 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR USE WITH A PROSTHESIS - The present invention provides an armband designed for wearing by a person who uses a hand prosthesis or a person with impaired hand function. The armband both stabilizes the attachment of the prosthesis thereby allowing pulling exercises that would otherwise be impossible and provides connection to exercise machines allowing the wearer to carry out exercises that would otherwise require the wearer to grasp an operational portion of the exercise machine. The armband is constructed from a sheet of flexible material that is sized to be wrapped around a wearer's arm enclosing substantially all of the arm and the wrist or base portion of any hand prosthesis. The wrapped armband is tightened by attached cinching straps and D-rings are provided attached to the surface of the armband for attachment of portions of exercise machines. An optional shoulder harness can be attached to the armband for additional stability. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120065743 | PROSTHESIS COVERING - The present invention relates to a covering ( | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120150321 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR JOINTED MECHANICAL DEVICES - Systems and methods for controlling jointed mechanical devices are is provided, where the device is controlled based on a topographic state ( | 06-14-2012 |
| 20130024009 | Breathable Microframe Prosthetic Interface - A prosthetic interface includes an orientation assembly, a mounting plate and a load bearing assembly. The orientation assembly includes an anterior frame portion and a posterior frame portion. The anterior frame portion extends over an anterior portion of a torso of a wearer of the prosthetic interface. The posterior frame portion extends over a posterior portion of the torso. The mounting plate is disposed at an intersection of the posterior frame portion and the anterior frame portion. The mounting plate forms a structure to which a prosthetic limb is attachable. The load bearing assembly includes breathable fabric forming a load distribution matrix to distribute a load on the mounting plate over portions of the torso with which the fabric is in contact. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130041477 | ARTIFICIAL BODY PART CONTROL SYSTEM USING ULTRASOUNIC IMAGING - The artificial body part control system using ultrasonic imaging includes of an ultrasonic transducer coupled with an ultrasonic image analyzer which may be adapted to transmit a control signal to an artificial body part. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130268094 | ADD-ON CAPACITIVE TOUCHSCREEN AID - An apparatus that allows a glove wearer or the wearer of a prosthetic limb to operate a device having a capacitive touchscreen is disclosed. The first embodiment of the disclosed invention is a conductive finger sock that can be applied to the tip or all of a digit of a non-conductive artificial limb. The second embodiment is an adhesive element having a conductive material such as conductive thread or a conductive sponge material. The adhesive element can be attached to a glove or to a prosthetic limb or may be used as an actual bandage. The third embodiment is directed to a factory integrated conductive tip that is part of a digit of a non-conductive artificial limb. The conductive element may be attached to the wearer's skin by a conductive line or may be used without the conductive line and thus may function in isolation. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20140236314 | ADD-ON CAPACITIVE TOUCHSCREEN AID - An apparatus that allows a glove wearer or the wearer of a prosthetic limb to operate a device having a capacitive touchscreen is disclosed. There are three solutions provided in the disclosed invention. The first embodiment of the disclosed invention is directed to a conductive finger sock that can be applied to a digit of a non-conductive artificial limb. The finger sock may cover the whole digit of the artificial limb or may cover only the tip. The second embodiment is an adhesive element having a conductive material such as a conductive thread or a conductive sponge material. The adhesive element can be attached to a glove or to a prosthetic limb or may be used as an actual bandage. The third embodiment of the disclosed invention is directed to a factory integrated conductive tip that is part of a digit of a non-conductive artificial limb. Regardless of the embodiment, the conductive element may be attached to the wearer's skin by a conductive line or may be used without the conductive line and thus may function in isolation. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140277588 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A PROSTHETIC DEVICE WITH NON-TACTILE SENSORY FEEDBACK - A system and method for substituting vision based cues for lost sense of touch may employ a small electronic display or other non-tactile feedback mechanism that attaches to a prosthetic arm or other limb. Devices according to certain embodiments of the present invention include an array of pressure or other sensors that may be deployed against a prosthetic hand by structures such as finger cots or gloves containing the sensors. In one embodiment, an electronic display may be used to display a colored bar that moves from left to right, and changes colors along a gradient, as detected pressure on the sensors deposed against the hand increases. Movement across space and change in color are both easily discernable visual cues for these purposes. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140303749 | BIO-MECHANICAL PROSTHETIC FULL FINGER - There is disclosed a prosthetic full finger assembly. In an embodiment, the assembly includes a distal phalanges. The assembly further includes a middle phalanges having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges ring having an operable connection with the middle phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges yoke having an operable connection with the proximal phalanges ring. The assembly includes a metacarpal back place having an operable connection with the proximal phalanges yoke and an operable connection with the proximal phalanges ring. The assembly includes an anchoring portion having an operable connection with the metacarpal back plate at a location proximal of the operable connection of the proximal phalanges ring. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140303750 | BIO-MECHANICAL PROSTHETIC THUMB - There is disclosed a prosthetic thumb assembly. In an embodiment, the assembly includes a distal phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The assembly includes a thumb strap ring having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges yoke having an operable connection with the thumb strap ring. The assembly includes an anchoring portion having an operable connection with the thumb strap ring. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150012114 | ARTIFICIAL ARM PROSTHESIS TERMINAL DEVICE - A terminal device is described which is attachable to the end of a prosthesis on an arm and there serves as an attachment site for a variety of tools or implements designed to mate with the terminal device. A locking ring mechanism is also described herein, The terminal device comprises a first main part in operable and pivotal combination with a second main part, the combined main parts providing on one end a device for attaching to the end of an a prosthesis, and on the other a device for attaching a variety of implements, the said device for implement attachment providing articulation capabilities that allow positioning of the implements in a variety of positions relative to the position of the arm prosthesis. Among the implements which can be attached are for example: cutting tools (such as saws, files, knives, scrapers, and awls); various wrenches (such as open end wrenches, closed end wrenches, ratchet wrenches, adjustable wrenches, Allen wrenches, and pipe wrenches); and a variety of other implements such as spoons, scoops, spatulas, planes, brushes, sports equipment (e.g., fishing rods), and stirring devices, | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150119998 | EXOSKELETON ARM HAVING AN ACTUATOR - The invention relates to an assist arm intended to be fitted on an exoskeleton, having a mounting plate ( | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150289994 | ANTAGONISTICALLY ACTUATED SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY MANIPULATOR - An antagonistically actuated shape memory alloy (SMA) manipulator utilizes a pair of SMA actuators. The SMA actuators are configured, such that one actuator is trained to have a substantially linear or extended shape in its austenite phase, while the other actuator is trained to have a curved or flexed shape in its austenite phase. As such, the manipulator is operated, such that when one SMA actuator is heated and takes on its “trained” shape in the austenite phase, the other SMA actuator is permitted to cool and allowed to return to its original “untrained” shape in the martensite phase, and vice versa. This antagonistic operation of the SMA actuators allows the manipulator to achieve rapid flexion and extension movements. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160089251 | ARTIFICIAL FINGER - An artificial finger for prosthetics and gripping technology, with a base, a first finger member mounted on the base in articulated manner, at least one secondary member mounted on the first finger member in articulated manner, and a drive for adjusting the secondary member relative to the first finger member and the first finger member relative to the base. At least one reset element is provided for resetting the first finger member and the secondary member, and the first finger member is acted upon with a resetting force which differs from the secondary member. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20170231786 | BIDIRECTIONAL BIOMECHANICAL PROSTHETIC FULL FINGER CONFIGURED FOR ABDUCTION AND ADDUCTION WITH MCP PIVOT | 08-17-2017 |
| 623058000 | Torso supported and actuated | 1 |
| 20130090743 | Anchoring System for Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices - Anchoring system for a prosthetic or orthotic device includes a fastener comprising a base and a clasp-engaging member, wherein the fastener further comprises an adhesive to secure the base directly to skin of a wearer; and a clasp comprising a first end configured to engage and rotate about the clasp-engaging member and a second end configured to engage the activation cable of a prosthetic or orthotic device. Also included is a prosthetic or orthotic system that includes the anchoring system in combination with a prosthetic or orthotic device, as well as a method of securing a prosthetic or orthotic device on a wearer using the anchoring system. | 04-11-2013 |
| 623059000 | Elbow | 1 |
| 20100082116 | ANATOMICALLY-CONFIGURED ADJUSTABLE UPPER EXTREMITY PROSTHETIC DEVICE - An upper extremity prosthetic device is provided that comprises three main components, namely, an arm cuff, a forearm section and a distal connector. The arm cuff is adjustable to accommodate lower arms of different sizes. The forearm section may be constructed in certain limited sizes to accommodate different sized forearm residual limbs. The distal connector is designed to connect to any of the forearm section configurations, and the distal connector enables any terminal device to be attached to the connector. The components may be mixed and matched in various combinations to fit the physical dimensions of virtually any amputee. The interchangeable parts will accommodate a wide range of residual limb geometries, overall sizes and lengths. Embodiments of the present invention minimize the need for time and resource-intensive customized fitting and create an affordable, relatively low-cost prosthetic interface. | 04-01-2010 |
| 623061000 | Wrist | 3 |
| 20150366678 | MODULAR FOREARM - A prosthetic device including a proximal ring having a plurality of proximal ring openings, a means for securing an object in the proximal ring openings, a distal ring having a plurality of distal ring openings, a means for securing an object in the distal ring openings, and a plurality of rods each having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of each of the plurality of rods is adapted to be received in one of the plurality of proximal ring openings, the distal end of each of the plurality of rods is adapted to be received in one of the plurality of distal ring openings, and at least one of the proximal ring and the distal ring is adjustably attached to the rods. The method includes adjusting the prosthetic device by moving the proximal ring and/or the distal ring relative to at least one of the rods. | 12-24-2015 |
| 623062000 | With wrist actuation | 2 |
| 20130268095 | ARM PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A prosthetic arm apparatus including a plurality of segments that provide a user of the prosthetic arm apparatus with substantially the same movement capability and function as a human arm. The segments are connectable to one another and connectable to a prosthetic support apparatus that may be adorned by the user. Each segment of the plurality of segments provides a portion of the movement capability, enabling the plurality of connected segments connected to the harness mount to provide substantially the same movement capability as that lacking in the user. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20160374833 | CUSTOM FITTED BODY POWERED PROSTHETIC UPPER LIMB MANUFACTURED BY 3D PRINTING - Prostheses include a terminal device, a back-lock mechanism, a wrist, a limb-socket, and a harness system. The terminal device can be a five-fingered mechanical hand that provides a releasable adaptive grasp, and has independently flexible fingers. The limb socket can be 3D printed using a molded model of a remnant limb. The harness strap can encircle an unaffected limb and is coupled to the terminal device with a cable so that a user can control the terminal device. The harness system can include a 3D printed harness ring that couples to the cable. | 12-29-2016 |
| 623063000 | Arm or torso initiated finger actuation | 4 |
| 20090287316 | PROSTHETIC SPLIT HOOK TERMINAL DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE PINCH FORCE, FUNCTIONAL GRASPING CONTOURS AND ILLUMINATION - A voluntary opening prosthetic split hook terminal device is provided with an adjustable pinch force, functional grasping contours and illumination capabilities. Embodiments of the present invention include a tensioning mechanism that permits adjustment of the tension of a spring member to increase or decrease the pinching force of the device. The tensioning mechanism may be repositioned among multiple positions to vary the tension in a spring member. Movement of the tensioning mechanism utilizes principles of mechanical leverage in a way such that the force applied by the spring member does not need to be directly opposed in order to reposition the tensioning mechanism and the tensioning device will automatically lock into a selected position. Additional embodiments include digits with dual internal edges and logarithmic spiral contours for enhanced grasping of objects. Still further embodiments include illumination for functional and aesthetic purposes. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20120150322 | JOINTED MECHANICAL DEVICES - A jointed mechanical device is provided. The device includes at least one element ( | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120303136 | MECHANICAL PROSTHETIC FINGER DEVICE - A prosthetic finger that is able to provide independent natural movement to mimic a real finger. The present invention utilizes unique connections to provide users with natural movement and restore their ability to perform activities that require the full dexterity of their hands. Additionally, the present invention also allows users to interact with touch screens that normally would not work due to the insulating properties of other traditional prosthetic fingers. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20150112451 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM FOR REAL-TIME TRACKING OF MULTIPLE, IN-VIVO STRUCTURES - An ultrasound tracking system for tracking shallow structures by acquiring and processing a sequence of images is provided. The system comprises a transducer, a beamformer, and computational processing hardware, wherein the transducer has a plurality of sub-arrays with a gap between adjacent sub-arrays, the sub-arrays in generally parallel relation to one another, the sub-arrays comprising at least 12 elements, the beamformer in electronic communication with the sub-arrays, and the computational processing hardware comprising instructions for transforming signals from the sub-arrays into a plurality of data sets. An active hand prosthesis and an active hand exoskeleton is also provided. | 04-23-2015 |
| 623064000 | Finger actuator embodied in simulated hand | 26 |
| 20080262636 | Hand Prosthesis With Fingers That Can Be Aligned in an Articulated Manner - The invention relates to a hand prosthesis comprising a chassis, to which a number of finger prostheses are articulated, said finger prostheses being movable relative to the chassis and toward one another about at least one swiveling axis by means of a drive. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080312753 | Clutch Module For Prosthesis - The invention relates to a clutch module for prostheses, in particular for prosthetic grippers, arm prostheses or hand prostheses that comprise a chassis to which at least one finger prosthesis is articulated, the clutch module including a drive element, a driven element and a clutch device, which shifts between two gear stages depending on the torques applied to the driven element. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080319553 | Hand Prosthesis and Force Transmission Device - The invention relates to a hand prosthesis ( | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090018670 | FINGER AND HAND PROSTHESIS - The invention relates to a finger prosthesis comprising a base element, which is formed to receive forces and torques and can be provided with an elastic covering to achieve a natural appearance. Furthermore, the invention relates to a hand prosthesis comprising a chassis and a finger prosthesis arranged on it. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20100036507 | Prostheses With Mechanically Operable Digit Members - A prosthesis ( | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100217405 | Functional Hand Prosthesis Mechanism - A functional prosthesis for a hand comprises an opening and closing mechanism for articulated fingers. A worm gear coupled to a DC actuator-motor provides linear movement to a displacement mobile which is coupled to articulated fingers of the artificial hand. When the actuator rotates in one direction, the displacement mobile moves in one direction, causing the fingers to open or close, depending upon the direction of rotation. Rotation of the actuator in the opposite direction will cause the fingers to move in the opposite direction. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100305717 | WEARABLE POWER ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR HELPING A USER TO MOVE THEIR HAND - A rehabilitation system ( | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110144770 | ONE MOTOR FINGER MECHANISM - A mechanical finger comprises a plurality of phalanges coupled to a single actuator using a kinematic linkage and a differential linkage arranged in parallel. The mechanical finger is capable of exhibiting consistent predictable motion when moving in free space or when contacting an object at the fingertip, and of curling in order to conform to an object when the contact is at other locations on the finger. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110160873 | Humanlike mechanical finger for prostethic hands and massaging device with humanlike mechanical fingers - Presented invention provides mechanical finger which visually and functionally resembles the human one and will be primarily used in the prosthetic hands. The finger consists of three phalanges pivoted in their clevises. The first phalange is driven by the rod located in the arm and being connected to the actuator. The second and third phalanges are driven by the tendons. The tension of the second phalange tendon is initiated by the movement of the first phalange and the tension of the third phalange tendon is initiated by the movement of the second phalange. Degree of the movement of the first phalange is determined by the actuator and degree of the movement of the second phalange is determined by the amount of slack given to the first tendon by another rod located in the arm and being adjustable lengthwise or being connected to the second actuator. Degree of the movement of the third phalange, like in human finger is strictly related to the degree of movement of the second phalange and is determined by the length of the second tendon. Back to the straight position first phalange returns by the driving rod movement in opposite direction or by the spring if driving rod is activated only in one direction and released. The second and third phalanges return back to the straight position by their own common spring. All phalanges with attached elements as well as a palm structure are covered by a flesh imitating material and will resemble the human hand as close as human flesh imitators can be provided by today's technology. The massaging device presented in this invention uses described above bendable finger and unbendable thumb. Opening and closing fingers create pinching action. The device is intended to be primarily used in the chairs of the pilots and drivers to provide relaxation massage to the shoulders and lower back areas during long journeys but it can be easily adapted to the three or four fingers/claws gripping device and can be used in the rescue and exploration operations as well as in the machinery. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120109337 | FINGER ELEMENT - The invention relates to a finger element, comprising a carrier component ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120150323 | Artificial Hand - Artificial hand suitable for robotic applications or as a prosthesis, comprising a frame with a thumb and at least two fingers, and having a motor drive for adjusting the thumb and the fingers with respect to the frame, wherein the motor drive has a housing and an axle which is rotatably positioned within the housing, and wherein the housing is mounted in a first bearing supported by the frame to enable that the housing may rotate with regard to the frame, and that the thumb and fingers are drivingly connected with the housing and the axle respectively. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120185061 | MECHANICAL FINGER - A mechanical finger comprises at least two phalanges. The phalanges have tubular bodies made of a semi-rigid material. One phalange is adapted to be secured to a base. Another phalange is connected to an adjacent phalange for pivoting movement with respect to the adjacent phalange. A skeleton member in the tubular bodies of the phalanges moves to actuate the pivoting motion of the phalanges with respect to one another. The skeleton member is connected to a degree of actuation to cause the pivoting motion of the phalanges with respect to one another. An assembly is also provided. The assembly comprises at least two of the mechanical finger, a palm actuator comprising a base for connection of the base phalange of each mechanical finger, and at least one degree of actuation connected to the skeleton member. The degree of actuation causes a grasping movement of the mechanical fingers. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120221122 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A PROSTHESIS - The present invention relates to a method of controlling a movable component of a prosthesis or orthosis. The method ( | 08-30-2012 |
| 20130030550 | MODULAR HUMAN HAND PROSTHESIS WITH MODULAR, MECHANICALLY INDEPENDENT FINGER MODULES - The invention is a modular human hand prosthesis with modular, mechanically independent finger modules, which may be applied in prosthetics as a replacement of a single finger, a group of fingers or whole hand or arm, as well as in robotics as a gripper. The device has at least one mechanically independent finger module, particularly consisting of a fixed finger base ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130046395 | Hand Prosthesis - A hand prosthesis ( | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130053984 | PROSTHETIC APPARATUS AND ARTIFICIAL JOINT - An artificial joint with two degrees of freedom has two rotary motors that move the joint in one degree of freedom when operated in respective senses of rotation and move the joint in the other degree of freedom when one of the motors is reversed. The movement depends on balancing the operation of the motors, which are controlled by a microprocessor. Sensors on the joint are connected to the microprocessor in a closed-loop feedback. A prosthetic device includes a tendon received in one end of a slot in a movable member, whereby movement of the tendon moves the movable member. A prosthesis has two parts moveable relative to one another, an actuator, and a user control. A transducer connected to the control and the actuator provides signals indicating movement effected by the actuator. A prosthesis cover includes a silicone laminate and a reinforcing liner. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130197671 | Multiple Grasp Prosthetic Terminal Device - A prosthetic terminal device includes a wrist interface portion, a passive element and an active element. The passive element includes at least two finger-like projections extending from a base in a direction substantially away from the wrist interface portion. The passive element is fixed in relation to the wrist interface portion. The active element is configured to be positioned relative to the passive element and the wrist interface portion to achieve a plurality of grasp positions of the prosthetic terminal device based on one dimension of closure control of the active element in combination with a plurality of different fixable orientation positions of the active element. Each of the different fixable orientation positions is associated with at least one grasp position and at least one of the fixable orientation positions is associated with at least two grasp positions. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130338796 | ONE MOTOR FINGER MECHANISM - A mechanical finger comprises a plurality of phalanges coupled to a single actuator using a kinematic linkage and a differential linkage arranged in parallel. The mechanical finger is capable of exhibiting consistent predictable motion when moving in free space or when contacting an object at the fingertip, and of curling in order to conform to an object when the contact is at other locations on the finger. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130345828 | ARTIFICIAL HAND - An artificial hand includes a palm component having a plurality of finger sockets. A plurality of artificial fingers are received in a snap-fit engagement in the plurality of finger sockets of the palm component. At least one of the plurality of fingers has a locking slide including a plurality of locking teeth and a reverse lock including a locking cam, wherein the locking cam is engaged with the locking teeth to lock the finger in a preferred position. In a feature of the disclosed hand, the artificial finger further comprises a connector attached to the reverse lock, such that a tension applied to the connector through the palm component lifts the locking cam, disengaging the locking cam from the locking teeth of the lock slide. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140081425 | GRIPPING DEVICE WITH SWITCHABLE OPENING MODES - A gripping device that comprises a first moveable jaw and a second fixed jaw is disclosed. The gripping device has a handle operatively engaged to the first moveable jaw and a connecting link operatively engaged to the first moveable jaw. The connecting link is positioned in at least one of a first position or a second position. The change in the position of the connecting link allows the gripping device to have either a default closed position or a default open position, which can be defined by voluntarily-open or voluntary-close modes of operation, respectively. The first moveable jaw moves in either of the modes of operation. The change in the mode of operation is accomplished through use of a connecting link that is passed through a singularity during the switching process to achieve the different output positions and directions. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140114439 | HAND PROSTHESIS - A prosthetic hand system may include a plurality of prosthetic fingers and a prosthetic thumb. The prosthetic hand system may include a thumb drive mechanism that may be used to actuate the prosthetic thumb. In some examples, the thumb drive mechanism may be configured to enable the prosthetic thumb to perform a pinching or grasping motion and a release motion. The prosthetic hand system may also include a backlock that enables the prosthetic thumb to maintain pinching or gripping pressure after a motor has been disengaged. The prosthetic hand system may also include a gear lock that may be configured to lock a finger joint. The prosthetic hand system may also include an adaptive gripping joint that may be located on each prosthetic finger. In some examples, the adaptive gripping joint may be configured to passively adapt the plurality of prosthetic fingers to one or more differently shaped objects. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140277589 | JOINT AND DIGIT - This disclosure relates to the field of prosthetics, more specifically to a pinless anthropomorphic hinge or joint, and a digit comprising one or more phalanges connected by and articulating around pinless joints, whereby the joints provide compliant movement in more than one plane. This disclosure also relates to modular prosthetic systems comprising multiple digits, in particular for partial-hand replacements. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150297367 | ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN ARTIFICIAL HAND - Finger parts flex and extend about joint sections. A wire is arranged along each finger part through the joint sections. A motor winds the wires to pull the wires in the flexing direction and cause the finger parts to flex. A polymer actuator arranged to correspond to a part of each wire is formed in an elongated shape of a polymer material and elastically deforms in response to an application of voltage and performs extension and contraction in the axial direction by being restored to the original shape in response to stoppage of the voltage application. A lock mechanism restricts relative movement between the wire and the motor after the wire has been wound up by the motor. The polymer actuator performs extension and contraction while relative movement is restricted by the lock mechanism, thereby pulling the wire in the flexing direction. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20160008146 | ARTICULATED MECHANISM, FINGER, AND HAND | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160015590 | HAND EXOSKELETON DEVICE - In a hand exoskeleton device, according to a three-layered sliding spring mechanism, the motion of the device is changed by a single drive mechanism to transmit power to the metacarpophalangeal, proximal and distal interphalangeal joints of a human finger, thereby enabling support of the daily activity motions of the finger. According to the hand exoskeleton device, when compared with a conventional device, there can be realized a device which is small in size and weight and is capable of supporting the gripping motions of the human finger. The hand exoskeleton device is characterized in that the three joints of the finger can be bent and extended by the single drive mechanism and it can transmit large drive power. Further, the device body is flexible, thereby enabling safe movement. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160135967 | ONE MOTOR FINGER MECHANISM - A mechanical finger comprises a plurality of phalanges coupled to a single actuator using a kinematic linkage and a differential linkage arranged in parallel. The mechanical finger is capable of exhibiting consistent predictable motion when moving in free space or when contacting an object at the fingertip, and of curling in order to conform to an object when the contact is at other locations on the finger. | 05-19-2016 |
| 623065000 | With article or article holder | 11 |
| 20100042229 | Activity specific finger prosthesis - Activity specific finger prostheses includes rubber thimble-like sockets that are sized and shaped to be positioned over an amputated finger residuum. Each socket has an activity specific tool attached to the distal end thereof. A display stand is included for storing the sockets and their respective tool during periods of non-use. Posts extend upward from the display stand top surface, wherein each socket has its own post. A formfitting insert is monolithically formed with at the socket distal tip. The base of each tool is fastened firmly to the insert. The tools include a jackknife blade, a bottle-opener/slot screwdriver, a saw blade, a heavy wire utility hook, a Phillips screwdriver, scissors, a can-opener and a corkscrew. A miniature rubber or plastic phallus or personal contoured massage device is also included, anchored to a rubber fingertip. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100161078 | SIMPLIFIED PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A simplified prosthetic device and methods of use thereof is disclosed with splinting means; an elongate static arm fixedly attached to said splinting means; an elongate mobile arm with a first end and second end, said mobile arm being flexibly attached at said first end to said static arm; an elastic element for allowing re-extension of said mobile arm and attached to said mobile arm and an anchor point; means for translating gross body movements to the mobile arm; and an attachment being attached to the second end of the mobile arm. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100198362 | Prosthetic Grip Unit - The invention relates to a prosthetic grip unit ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100228362 | TREMOR STABILIZING SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD DEVICES - A handheld device for canceling unintentional muscle movement. The device includes a base comprising a handgrip for a user to hold, a gripping element linked to the base for releasably connecting the handheld device to an object, a sensor that detects movement of the base, a controller linked to the sensor, and at least one actuator that operates under control of the controller to cause movement of the gripping element in a direction that at least partially counteracts the detected movement of the base. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110270416 | GRIPPING MECHANISM - A gripping mechanism for gripping an object includes a base, a first gripping module, a second gripping module, and a driving device. The first gripping module is disposed on the base and has at least one receiving slot. The second gripping module is movably disposed in the receiving slot. The driving device is disposed on the base and connected to the first gripping module and the second gripping module. The driving device is operable to drive the first gripping module to switch between an opened state and a closed state, or drive the second gripping module to move relative to the first gripping module to enable the gripping mechanism to grip or release the object. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20130035771 | AID DEVICE INCLUDING A TOOL AND AN ATTACHING OF THE TOOL - This invention relates to aid devices for assisting people inhibited in their movement of especially the hands and/or wrists, such as people who are physically impaired due to arthritis, injury, or other physiological problems giving reduced strength. This is solved by introducing an aid tool comprising at least two grippers and means to attach each gripper to a finger of a person, where the grippers are adapted to follow the individual finger in a movement in the direction of closing and loosen of a grip, and where an activation of the aid tool includes locking the grippers unidirectionally in the present position. The invention further introduces mounting means for attaching the aid tool to a body part, and where the mounting means comprises coupling means for detaching and attaching this and other tools according to the need. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20140052275 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING UNINTENTIONAL MUSCLE MOVEMENTS - A system and method for stabilizing a position of an object are disclosed. The system comprises a housing that includes a subsystem. The system also includes an attachment arm coupled to the housing. At least one first sensor is placed along the attachment arm, wherein the attachment arm is configured to receive the object thereto. In response to an unintentional muscle movement by a user that adversely affects the motion of the object, the subsystem stabilizes the position of the object. The method comprises providing a subsystem within a housing and coupling an attachment arm to the housing. The method also includes placing at least one first sensor along the attachment arm, wherein the attachment arm is configured to receive the object thereto. In response to an unintentional muscle movement by a user that adversely affects the motion of the object, the subsystem stabilizes the position of the object. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140148918 | AID GRABBING TOOL WITH HAND OPERATED GRIPPER THAT CAN BE PUSHED ASIDE - This invention relates to aid devices for assisting people inhibited in their movement of especially the hands and/or wrists, such as people who are physically impaired due to arthritis, injury, or other physiological problems giving reduced strength. This is solved by introducing an aid tool comprising at least two grippers and means to attach each gripper to a finger of a person, where the grippers are adapted to follow the individual finger in a movement in the direction of closing and loosen of a grip, and where an activation of the aid tool includes locking the grippers unidirectionally in the present position. The invention further introduces mounting means for attaching the aid tool to a body part, and where the mounting means comprises coupling means for detaching and attaching this and other tools according to the need. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140148919 | AID GRABBING TOOL WITH FORCE ACTIVATED GRIPPING FUNCTION - This invention relates to aid devices for assisting people inhibited in their movement of especially the hands and/or wrists, such as people who are physically impaired due to arthritis, injury, or other physiological problems giving reduced strength. This is solved by introducing an aid tool comprising at least two grippers and means to attach each gripper to a finger of a person, where the grippers are adapted to follow the individual finger in a movement in the direction of closing and loosen of a grip, and where an activation of the aid tool includes locking the grippers unidirectionally in the present position. The invention further introduces mounting means for attaching the aid tool to a body part, and where the mounting means comprises coupling means for detaching and attaching this and other tools according to the need. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20150342758 | AID DEVICE INCLUDING A TOOL AND AN ATTACHING OF THE TOOL - This invention relates to aid devices for assisting people inhibited in their movement of especially the hands and/or wrists, such as people who are physically impaired due to arthritis, injury, or other physiological problems giving reduced strength. This is solved by introducing an aid tool comprising at least two grippers and means to attach each gripper to a finger of a person, where the grippers are adapted to follow the individual finger in a movement in the direction of closing and loosen of a grip, and where an activation of the aid tool includes locking the grippers unidirectionally in the present position. The invention further introduces mounting means for attaching the aid tool to a body part, and where the mounting means comprises coupling means for detaching and attaching this and other tools according to the need. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160045336 | PROSTHETIC FEEDING DEVICE AND A MULTI-POSITION PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A prosthetic feeding device and a multi-position prosthetic device are provided herein. In one embodiment, the prosthetic feeding device includes: (1) a multiple position rotator having (1A) a main body having a shaft tunnel and a rotation director, (1B) a rotating body having a pivot shaft and a head with a device receptor, wherein the rotation director is located within the main body and positioned to permit rotation of the pivot shaft within the shaft tunnel in either a clockwise or counter clockwise direction around a longitudinal axis of the main body, and (1C) a cap screw mechanically coupled to the pivot shaft to position the pivot shaft in the shaft tunnel; and (2) an eating utensil mechanically coupled to the head via the device receptor. | 02-18-2016 |
