Power-assisted upper extremity orthosis

Details Power-assisted upper extremity orthosis Power-assisted upper extremity orthosis

1996-05-15

1998-09-01

Willse, David H.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Having fluid actuator

623 64, 601 40, 602 22, A61F 254, A61F 274

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ABSTRACT:
An orthotic device for a human forearm and hand is provided having first and second gripping members that are interposable between the thumb and fingers of a user's hand. An actuator moves one gripping member relative to the second gripping member in response to user input. The actuator of the orthotic device can include a gas piston driven by compressed gas. A valve controlling gas flow is actuated by an electric motor.

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