APPENDAGE PRESSURIZATION DEVICES COMPRISING ARTIFICIAL MUSCLES

    公开(公告)号:US20240099871A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-28

    申请号:US18526860

    申请日:2023-12-01

    Inventor: Michael P. Rowe

    Abstract: An appendage pressurization device includes an appendage strap and one or more artificial muscles disposed in the appendage strap and communicatively coupled to a controller. Each artificial muscle includes a housing comprising an electrode region and an expandable fluid region, a dielectric fluid housed within the housing, and an electrode pair positioned in the electrode region of the housing, the electrode pair comprising a first electrode fixed to a first surface of the housing and a second electrode fixed to a second surface of the housing, wherein the electrode pair is actuatable between a non-actuated state and an actuated state such that actuation from the non-actuated state to the actuated state directs the dielectric fluid into the expandable fluid region, expanding the expandable fluid region. The appendage pressurization device also includes a pressure sensor communicatively coupled to the controller, wherein the pressure sensor is configured to output a current pressure value to the controller and actuation of the electrode pair is based on the current pressure value.

    Pneumatic orthosis
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09839551B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-12

    申请号:US14607840

    申请日:2015-01-28

    CPC classification number: A61F5/012 A61F5/055

    Abstract: An adjustable support for a pneumatic orthosis is provided. The adjustable support includes an inflatable member and a pod that acts diffuse, concentrate, localize or otherwise direct a force applied to a wearer's body via the inflatable member. Contemplated adjustable supports can be adjustably coupled to any suitable brace panel such that the apex of the inflatable member is movable relative to a midpoint of the panel of the brace as desired.

    ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE
    5.
    发明申请
    ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20170231796A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-17

    申请号:US15581248

    申请日:2017-04-28

    Abstract: An orthopedic system includes a base shell forming an opening over a dorsal aspect thereof and a dorsal shell contoured to generally correspond to the opening of the base shell. The base shell has a proximal member and a distal member connected to the proximal member, each has a semi-rigid shell configuration to protect and support a lower leg, an ankle, or a foot of a user when received in the orthopedic system. A flexible toe portion is attached to a distal terminal end area of the distal member and formed of a different material than the distal member. The flexible toe portion is arranged to terminate above an upper surface of the user's toes and to flex relative to the distal member and the toes so as to reduce the likelihood of pressure points on the toes from the distal member.

    COMPRESSION LEG SUPPORT
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170087001A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-30

    申请号:US15186990

    申请日:2016-06-20

    Applicant: M.J. Fullerton

    Inventor: M.J. Fullerton

    Abstract: A leg support that attaches to a user's leg and extends below the user's foot, where stepping on the portion below the user's foot causes the portion around the user's upper leg to tighten. This allows the leg support and the user's leg to bear the user's weight with the user's foot remaining untouched. When the user takes his or her weight off of the leg support, the portion around the user's upper leg loosens for the user's comfort. The leg support insures that there is zero pressure on the bottom of the user's foot and all of the user's weight and vertical shear pressure is converted into horizontal compression pressure around the user's leg.

    COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR THE FOOT
    7.
    发明申请
    COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR THE FOOT 审中-公开
    压脚装置

    公开(公告)号:US20170020770A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-26

    申请号:US15288279

    申请日:2016-10-07

    Abstract: A compression device for the foot comprising: a wrap adapted to surround the foot, the wrap comprising at least two bladders which when inflated conform to the shape of the foot to provide compression, the bladders being positioned on the wrap so that a first bladder focuses compression on the heel of the foot and a second bladder focuses compression on the arch of the foot; a channel attached to each bladder for independently delivering fluid to each bladder; and a controller attached to the channels that generates and independently controls the flow of fluid to the bladders.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于足部的压缩装置,包括:适于围绕脚的包裹物,所述包裹物包括至少两个囊,当所述包囊膨胀时,其与所述脚的形状一致以提供压缩,所述囊定位在包裹上,使得第一膀胱聚焦 足部脚跟上的压缩和第二膀胱在脚的拱上聚焦压缩; 连接到每个气囊的通道,用于独立地将流体输送到每个气囊; 以及附接到通道的控制器,其产生并独立地控制流向气囊的流体流。

    MEDICAL DEVICE FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND JOINT IMMOBILIZATION
    8.
    发明申请
    MEDICAL DEVICE FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND JOINT IMMOBILIZATION 审中-公开
    用于精神功能障碍和关节固定的医疗设备

    公开(公告)号:US20160296362A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-13

    申请号:US14683849

    申请日:2015-04-10

    Abstract: An erection-facilitating sleeve for counteracting the effects of erectile dysfunction. The erection-facilitating sleeve includes two open ends at each distal end spaced apart by a plurality of inflatable, semi-rigid passages that extend in a braided, or crisscross, configuration from the base to the top of the sleeve. The sleeve is inserted onto the penis and is made of a resilient material that wraps tightly around the sex organ of a user. The semi-rigid passages are of a predetermined material and thickness so that a user's sex organ maintains at least partially erect even while suffering from erectile dysfunction. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention can be used as an elbow, knee, or wrist immobilization sleeve.

    Abstract translation: 用于抵消勃起功能障碍的影响的勃起促进袖子。 安装促进套筒包括在每个远端处的两个开口端,其间隔开由多个可膨胀的半刚性通道,其以编织或十字形构造从套筒的底部延伸到顶部。 套筒被插入阴茎上,并且由弹性材料制成,其紧紧地包裹在使用者的性器官周围。 半刚性通道具有预定的材料和厚度,使得即使在患有勃起功能障碍的同时,使用者的性器官保持至少部分直立。 在替代实施例中,本发明可以用作肘,膝或腕固定套筒。

    Back Brace
    9.
    发明申请
    Back Brace 审中-公开
    返回大括号

    公开(公告)号:US20160278964A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-29

    申请号:US15174132

    申请日:2016-06-06

    Abstract: A back brace includes an inner frame member having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a plurality of recesses formed in the interior surface, and a clamshell shape configured to wrap around a portion of a torso of a user. Each of a plurality of inserts is positioned in one of the recesses. An inflatable bladder is positioned on the exterior surface of the inner frame member, and an exterior shell member is wrapped about the bladder and the inner frame member.

    Abstract translation: 后支架包括具有内表面的内框架构件,外表面,形成在内表面中的多个凹部,以及构造成围绕使用者的躯干的一部分缠绕的蛤壳形状。 多个插入件中的每一个位于一个凹部中。 一个可膨胀的囊被定位在内部框架构件的外表面上,并且一个外部壳体构件缠绕在囊和内部框架构件周围。

    WEARABLE ACTIVE-COMPRESSION THERAPY AND TREATMENT SYSTEM
    10.
    发明申请
    WEARABLE ACTIVE-COMPRESSION THERAPY AND TREATMENT SYSTEM 审中-公开
    可靠的主动压缩治疗和治疗系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160166463A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US14965668

    申请日:2015-12-10

    Applicant: Nextern Inc.

    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a wearable compression therapy system for ambulatory therapy, the system including a wearable garment having one or more inflatable chambers, and a pneumatic engine locally coupled to the garment to provide control and inflation of the one or more inflatable chambers. In an illustrative embodiment, the pneumatic engine may control a pump and one or more valves to inflate the inflatable chambers. The valves and pump may be coordinated according to a pre-programmed profile. In some embodiments, the pneumatic engine may have a wireless interface configured to receive control signals from a remote mobile device untethered from the garment. The pneumatic engine may send to the remote mobile device signals indicative of sensed conditions of the compression therapy system. In some embodiments, the pneumatic engine may include a power source that advantageously permits the user to be untethered from a source of power.

    Abstract translation: 装置和相关方法涉及用于动态治疗的可穿戴式压缩治疗系统,该系统包括具有一个或多个可充气室的可穿戴衣服,以及局部地联接到衣服上的气动发动机,以提供一个或多个可充气室的控制和充气。 在说明性实施例中,气动发动机可以控制泵和一个或多个阀来使可膨胀室膨胀。 阀门和泵可以根据预编程的配置文件进行协调。 在一些实施例中,气动发动机可以具有被配置为从远离移动设备的衣服接收控制信号的无线接口。 气动发动机可以向远程移动装置发送指示压缩治疗系统的感测状况的信号。 在一些实施例中,气动发动机可以包括有利地允许使用者从动力源解开的动力源。

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