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7520864 |
Muscle stretch sensor
The methods and devices of a multi-functional operating interface for a care-taking machine. The multi-functional operating interface of the care-taking machine includes: muscle stretch sensor,...
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7442212 |
Decoding algorithm for neuronal responses
A device and method for decoding neuronal responses wherein sequences of potentials from neurons are monitored while specific motor tasks are carried out, and these sequences are characterized...
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7398255 |
Neural prosthesis with fuzzy logic control system
A neural prosthesis for providing a signal indicative of a predicted event from a cycle of events includes a signal-acquisition system for receiving a neural signal, and a fuzzy-logic inference...
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7299089 |
Methods, systems, and computer program products for neural channel selection in a multi-channel system
Methods, systems, and computer program products for transmitting neural signal information. Methods, systems, and computer programs products are disclosed for neural channel selection in a...
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7209788 |
Closed loop brain machine interface
A closed loop brain-machine interface is disclosed. The closed loop brain-machine interface translates one or more neural signals into a movement, or a series of movements, performed by a machine....
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7147865 |
Artificial synapse chip
Devices and methods are provided for administering a fluid to a neuronal site. The device comprises a reservoir, an aperture in fluid connection to the reservoir, and electrical means for moving to...
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7137998 |
Positioning of lower extremities artificial proprioceptors
The method is used for controlling an actuating mechanism of a prosthesis provided on one side of the lower body of an individual, the individual having a healthy leg on the other side....
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7058445 |
Decoding of neural signals for movement control
A brain machine interface for decoding neural signals for control of a machine is provided. The brain machine interface estimates and then combines information from two classes of neural activity....
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7001608 |
Artificial synapse chip interface for electronic prosthetic retina
The invention provides microfabricated devices and methods for directing the growth of a cell process to form an artificial synapse. The devices are called artificial synapse chips. The artificial...
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6952687 |
Cognitive state machine for prosthetic systems
A prosthetic system may use a decoder to predict an intended action, such as a reach, from processed signals generated from measured neural activity. The decoder may included a cognitive state...
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6923936 |
Sterile device and method for producing same
A sterile device immersed in a sterile buffer and a method for providing same. The sterile device may be a medical device such as a biosensor having a biomolecule as a sensing element such as, for...
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6896704 |
Movable finger for prostheses, upper extremity prostheses using this movable finger, and movable finger controller
A movable finger for prostheses, having a base a first intermediate portion connected to the base, a second intermediate portion connected to the first intermediate portion, and a fingertip...
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6740123 |
System for the control and monitoring of functional device for the disabled with energy from outside the body and a method for the remote control thereof
The present invention relates to a system for the control and monitoring of functional devices for the disabled with energy from outside the body, comprising actuator element(s), data-processing...
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6695885 |
Method and apparatus for coupling an implantable stimulator/sensor to a prosthetic device
A system of implantable sensor/stimulation devices that is configured to communicate with a prosthetic device, e.g., an artificial limb, via a wireless communication link, preferably...
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6660042 |
Methods of biomimetic finger control by filtering of distributed forelimib pressures
A method for controlling digit movement of a prosthesis based on residual forelimb volitional pressures is provided. A filter is provided for discriminating from the distributed pressures to...
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6635079 |
Shape memory tubular stent
A stent radially expandable from a radially contracted introduction state into a radially expanded position state, in which the final shape of the stent can be controlled by varying the amount and...
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6379393 |
Prosthetic, orthotic, and other rehabilitative robotic assistive devices actuated by smart materials
The present invention is directed to state-of-the-art medical devices using smart materials and related emerging technologies under development for robotics. In particular, the present invention is...
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6109852 |
Soft actuators and artificial muscles
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5575813 |
Low-pressure neural contact structure
A low-pressure neural contact structure for contact with neural tissue, for example, neural tissue of the retina within which are ganglion cells to be electrically stimulated. The contact structure...
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5443525 |
Conductive patch for control of prosthetic limbs
Myoelectric control of a prosthetic limb is achieved by positioning a soft, flexible pad on the interior surface of a liner and embedding a large plurality of electrically conductive contacts...
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5413611 |
Computerized electronic prosthesis apparatus and method
A computerized electronic hand prosthesis apparatus and method utilizing input, feedback, control, and operating systems configurable to provide precise control and gripping forces corresponding to...
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5336269 |
Method and apparatus for switching degrees of freedom in a prosthetic limb
The invention comprises a method and apparatus for switching between degrees of freedom in a prosthesis responsive to myoelectric signals generated by muscles. In the invention, an average pattern...
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5314495 |
Microelectronic interface
A microelectrode interface is disclosed for localizing the stimulation and recording of action potentials at a portion of a nervous system. The shapes of the electrodes are such that the number of...
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5246465 |
Prosthetic knee joint
A robotic knee for mounting on an upper leg stump of an allows movement from a standing position to a normal walking position and then to a kneeling position and return to a standing position. A...
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5190041 |
System for monitoring and controlling blood glucose
Systems are disclosed which utilize implanted glucose sensitive living cells to monitor blood glucose levels. The implanted cells produce a detectable electrical or optical signal in response to...
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5062857 |
Myoelectrically controlled knee joint locking device
A damped knee joint may be locked myoelectrically at any angle of flexing. A special hydraulic cylinder is pivoted above the knee center at one end and in the shank at the other end. This...
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4964061 |
Myoelectric control of actuators
It is the purpose of this invention to provide a method and apparatus for a compliance control in each degree of freedom of a robotic system independently of other control parameters. This...
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4878913 |
Devices for neural signal transmission
Devices and methods for transmitting neural signals from a proximal stump of a transected nerve to a prosthetic apparatus are disclosed employing microelectrodes, preferably conductive fiber...
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4863157 |
Method and apparatus for exercising a paralyzed limb
A method and apparatus are provided for inducing contraction of a paralyzed muscle in a limb. The invention includes a method for providing electrical stimualtion to a paralyzed limb in response to...
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4808187 |
Tactile stimulus receptor for a hand prosthesis
A means and method for tactile stimulus reception for use with a myoelectric prosthesis includes a pressure transducer positioned on the prosthesis. The pressure transducer senses the level of...
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4704129 |
Reshapable prosthesis
A prosthesis adapted to be formed and reformed to a model made of a person's body part, and comprised of a blank member of cured vinyl plastic or the like prepared for formation and reformation and...
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4685928 |
Artificial arm and hand assembly
An artificial arm capable of being used as a prosthesis on a human body and controlled through activating sensors secured to the human body adjacent the attachment site of the artificial arm and...
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4685925 |
Voluntary opening prehension device
A voluntary opening prehension device is constructed with a pivot member having a pair of fingers mounted thereon and extending distally from the pivot member. The fingers may be pivoted...
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4623354 |
Myoelectrically controlled artificial hand
A myoelectrically controlled artificial hand is provided having a pair of fingers extending distally from a pivot and mounted thereon for selective separation and conversions by means of a pair of...
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4314379 |
Apparatus for discrimination of myoelectric potential patterns
An apparatus for the discrimination of myoelectric potential patterns, which operates with a procedure comprising the steps of discriminantly screening instruction signals from myoelectric...
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4246661 |
Digitally-controlled artificial hand
An artificial forearm and hand having a fully-articulated wrist motion. The invention provides an integrated digitally-controlled remote manipulator device capable of reproducing all of the major...
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4209860 |
System and method for multifunctional control of upper limb prosthesis via EMg signal identification
A system for controlling the operation of an electrically powered prosthetic appliance which replaces an amputee's missing limb. The method employed consists of conducting electromyographic (EMG)...
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4060081 |
Multilayer membrane useful as synthetic skin
A multilayer membrane, which is useful as synthetic skin, is disclosed herein. A first layer is formed from a material which does not provoke an immune response and which is also insoluble and...
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4030141 |
Multi-function control system for an artificial upper-extremity prosthesis for above-elbow amputees
This invention relates to an improved EMG-based method for actuating a prosthetic appliance wherein a single pair of electrodes may be used to actuate several artificial limb movements by way of...
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3940803 |
Method and system for control of a powered prosthetic device
The present invention is a concept to provide a means of movement control for a powered prosthetic device. An externally detectable article is implanted on a biological site where the exertion of...
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3883900 |
Bioelectrically controlled prosthetic member
A prosthetic arm has an upper arm member having a stump receiving socket, a forearm member and an elbow unit secured to the upper arm member and pivotally connected to the forearm member. A drive,...
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3866246 |
Shoulder disarticulation prosthetic system
The invention is an externally powered prosthesis for shoulder disarticulation amputees. Proportional control of the prosthesis is provided by a displacement sensor preferably comprised of a...
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3822418 |
ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN ARTIFICIAL HAND FOR UPPER EXTREMITY PROSTHESIS
An artificial hand for upper extremity prosthesis, comprising a reversible electric drive controlled by, for example, bioelectric potentials produced by muscles, and kinematically associated with...
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3735425 |
MYOELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED PROTHESIS
A control system that is suitable for use with prosthetic and orthotic systems utilizing a single site, closed-loop servo system. The closed-loop, position servo system comprises a sensor unit,...
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3722005 |
PERCUTANEOUS MYO-ELECTRODE SYSTEM
A percutaneous myo-electrode system for facilitating either the stimulation of, or the extraction of electrical energy due to, muscular activity within the body of a vertebrate. A percutaneous...
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3631542 |
MYOELECTRIC BRACE
A myoelectric brace consisting of a fixed wrist-hand splint portion having a movable finger support portion pivotally secured thereto which is operated by a hydraulic actuator. The actuator is...
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3521303 |
ARTIFICIAL HAND FOR PROSTHESES WITH BIOELECTRICAL CONTROL
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3512183 |
BIOELECTRIC POLYURETHANE AND USE OF SAME IN INTERNAL PROSTHESES
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3501776 |
ELECTROPNEUMATIC CONVERTER FOR OPERATING AN ARTIFICIAL LIMB
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3491378 |
ARTIFICIAL ARM HAVING BIOELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED FINGER MOVEMENT AND HAND ROTATION RESPONSIVE TO SHOULDER MUSCLE IMPULSES
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