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Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, Or Aids And Accessories Therefor > Having Electrical Actuator Having Electrical ActuatorHaving Electrical Actuator patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/14/06 - 20060282175 - Prosthetic device utilizing electric vacuum pump Evacuation devices for evacuating the socket of a prosthetic limb, and prosthetic limb systems employing such vacuum devices. The evacuation devices each preferably include at least an electrically powered vacuum pump and a power source. Such evacuation devices can be attached at various locations on or in a prosthetic limb. ... 12/14/06 - 20060282174 - Prosthetic device utilizing electric vacuum pump An artificial limb using a vacuum attachment principle is provided with an electrically activated pump that may be readily incorporated into the artificial limb or into a separate portable device. Because the electrically activated pump does not require manual manipulation to create vacuum, it is substantially easier to use than ... 10/12/06 - 20060229736 - Prosthetic foot with energy transfer A prosthetic foot device with variable stiffness response includes a variable energy transfer mechanism disposed between first and second foot members to transfer a variable amount of energy between the members during use. A chamber is associated with one of the first and second foot members, and a piston is ... 10/05/06 - 20060224247 - Systems and methods for actuating a prosthetic ankle based on a relaxed position Systems and methods for sensing actuating a prosthetic ankle are disclosed. In one example, the system, such as an actuated prosthetic ankle joint, detects that the user has moved to a relaxed position, such as sitting, reclining, crawling, or leaning. In response, the actuated prosthetic ankle joint actively adjusts the ... 10/05/06 - 20060224246 - Systems and methods for adjusting the angle of a prosthetic ankle based on a measured surface angle System and method for adjusting the angle of a prosthetic ankle are disclosed. In one example, the system, such as an actuated prosthetic ankle joint, detects the surface angle and actively adjusts the members of the ankle to a preferred angle according to the respective slope of the incline/decline. ... 09/21/06 - 20060212129 - Partial hand prosthesis A prosthetic device (12) and liner (14) form a prosthetic system (10) that can substantially mimic the cosmetic and functional qualities of a human hand. A harness (22) is adapted to fit about a remnant portion (16) of a hand (18). The harness has an opening (26) for accommodating the ... 09/21/06 - 20060212128 - Artificial limb assembly having microprocessor-controlled vacuum pump A vacuum-assist artificial limb assembly (10) is provided having a socket (22) for receiving a residual limb (20). The assembly (10) includes an on-board vacuum pump and control assembly (18) with a selectively operable vacuum pump (72) controlled by a microprocessor (44). The microprocessor (44) is also connected with an ... 09/14/06 - 20060206215 - Sensing systems and methods for monitoring gait dynamics Systems and method for monitoring gait dynamics are disclosed. The performance of an orthotic or prosthetic device or other device associated with a limb may be measured based on the resistance of a bending sensor. Data from the sensors is gathered or processed, particularly for purposes of alignment, safety, failure, ... 09/14/06 - 20060206214 - Sensing systems and methods for monitoring gait dynamics Systems and method for monitoring gait dynamics are disclosed. The performance of an orthotic or prosthetic device or other device associated with a limb may be measured based on the resistance of a bending sensor. Data from the sensors is gathered or processed, particularly for purposes of alignment, safety, failure, ... 08/31/06 - 20060195197 - Sensing systems and methods for monitoring gait dynamics Systems and method for monitoring gait dynamics are disclosed. The performance of an orthotic or prosthetic device or other device associated with a limb may be measured based on the resistance of a bending sensor. Data from the sensors is gathered or processed, particularly for purposes of alignment, safety, failure, ... 08/17/06 - 20060184252 - System and method for data communication with a mechatronic device Embodiments include a system for controlling motion of a human limb. The system may include a plurality of mechatronic devices, each of which may be in communication with at least one other of the plurality of mechatronic devices. Each of the mechatronic devices includes one or more of a processor, ... 08/03/06 - 20060173552 - Prosthetic and orthotic systems usable for rehabilitation Disclosed are adjustable powered rehabilitation devices and methods for using the same to rehabilitate and/or train a user. The rehabilitation devices preferably have a plurality of selectable power settings that correspond to one or more rehabilitation-oriented actions or functions of the rehabilitation devices. For example, the power of the rehabilitation ... 07/27/06 - 20060167562 - Locking shoulder joint A locking shoulder joint adapted to be attached to a user's shoulder, generally comprising a rotor provided with a plurality of radially positioned pins, that rotates relative to a stator, and a cam provided with one or more plungers adapted to engage said rotor pins to releasably lock said rotor ... 07/13/06 - 20060155385 - Electronically controlled prosthetic system A prosthetic joint system for users comprising a housing having an interior cavity, a center axis in said interior cavity, and an attachment means for fixedly connecting said housing to said user; an inner cylinder disposed in said housing interior cavity wherein said inner cylinder rotates around said center axis ... 06/22/06 - 20060136072 - Magnetorheologically actuated prosthetic knee The invention in some embodiments relates to a magnetorheologically actuated prosthetic knee. The knee in one embodiment comprises an extension assist to facilitate knee extension. The knee in another embodiment comprises a dual-stage bumper system that limits the maximum knee rotation. The knee in yet another embodiment comprises a cover ... 06/08/06 - 20060122711 - Actuated leg prosthesis for above-knee amputees The actuated leg prosthesis comprises a knee member, a socket connector provided over the knee member, an elongated trans-tibial member having a bottom end under which is connected an artificial foot, and a linear actuator. A first pivot assembly allows to operatively connect the trans-tibial member to the knee member. ... 06/08/06 - 20060122710 - Control device and system for controlling an actuated prosthesis A device and system for controlling an actuated prosthesis. The device includes a data signal input for each of the main artificial proprioceptors. Also, means for obtaining a first and a second derivative signal for at least some of the data signals, and means for obtaining a third derivative signal ... 03/30/06 - 20060069448 - Joint device for artificial leg, method and control unit for controlling the joint device There is provided a joint device for an artificial leg, which makes it possible to dramatically achieve reduction of the weight of a power source and an increase in duration of the same, as well as facilitates knee bending/stretching motion, toe-up motion, and kicking motion. The joint device has an ... 01/19/06 - 20060015191 - Goniometric sensor A goniometric sensor (1) for measuring the relative rotation of two objects (20, 25) includes a flexible elongated element (2) whose respective ends are connected to the two objects (20, 25) and during whose bending the length variation ΔL is determined of one of the fibers (15) not located at ... 12/22/05 - 20050283257 - Control system and method for a prosthetic knee A prosthetic or orthotic system including a magnetorheological (MR) damper. The MR damper may be configured to operate in shear mode. In one embodiment, the MR damper includes a rotary MR damper. A controller is configured to operate the damper. A mobile computing device may be adapted to intermittently communicate ... 12/01/05 - 20050267597 - Neural interface system with embedded id A system and method for a neural interface system with a unique identification code includes a sensor including a plurality of electrodes to detect multicellular signals, an processing unit to process the signals from the sensor into a suitable control signal for a controllable device such as a computer or ... 09/08/05 - 20050197717 - System and method for motion-controlled foot unit A system and method associated with the movement of a limb. In one example, the system, such as a prosthetic or orthotic system, includes an actuator that actively controls, or adjusts, the angle between a foot unit and a lower limb member. A processing module may control movement of the ... 09/01/05 - 20050192677 - System and method for motion-controlled foot unit A system and method associated with the movement of a limb. In one example, the system, such as a prosthetic or orthotic system, includes an actuator that actively controls, or adjusts, the angle between a foot unit and a lower limb member. A processing module may control movement of the ... 09/01/05 - 20050192676 - System and method for force feedback A system and method of grip force feedback for use with a prosthetic device is provided in the present invention. The system can include a prosthetic hand having a plurality of digits for use with the prosthetic device. A force sensor can be provided to produce a force signal and ... 06/02/05 - 20050119763 - Prosthetic foot with an adjustable ankle and method A prosthetic foot with an adjustable ankle includes an upper portion coupled to a socket of an amputee. A lower portion is adjustably coupled to the upper portion, and is attached to a foot member with heel and toe sections. A movable coupling is disposed between the upper and lower ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |