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Exercise treadmills; Exercise equipment, namely, powered treadmills for running Medical braces for the knee; Orthopedic braces; Orthotics exercise machines for therapeutic purposes; Medical devices, namely, textile-based exosuit worn by humans for medical, rehabilitative, therapeutic or physical therapy use; Mechanical orthotics for rehabilitating and facilitating mobility; Medical devices, namely, ambulatory therapy system consisting of batteries, motors, sensors, belt, cable, leg wrap, shoe insert, foot attachment, software and hardware for communicating with software to control aforesaid components; Medical devices, namely, powered exsosuit used for purposes of supporting and facilitating lower limb mobility by patients with impaired mobility; Robotic exoskeleton suits worn by humans for medical, rehabilitative, assistive, therapeutic or physical therapy use; Orthosis used for facilitating mobility or supporting movement; Orthotics for the lower body; Orthopedic braces; Medical devices, namely textile-based exosuit worn by humans for medical, rehabilitative, therapeutic or physical therapy use; Mechanical orthotics for rehabilitating and facilitating mobility; Medical devices, namely, ambulatory therapy system consisting of batteries, motors, sensors, belt, cable, leg wrap, shoe insert, foot attachment, software and hardware for communicating with software to control aforesaid components; Medical devices, namely powered exsosuit used for purposes of supporting and facilitating lower limb mobility by patients with impaired mobility; Gait restoration apparatus; Differential Air Pressure exercise and rehabilitation equipment, namely anti-gravity systems used in rehabilitation, physical therapy, sports medicine and recovery, and athletic training; Anti-Gravity treadmill systems for unweighting individuals during physical therapy, weight loss training, physical rehabilitation, sports medicine and recovery, and athletic training Providing information about scientific research in the fields of orthotics, orthopedics, and gait restoration Providing medical information in the fields of orthotics, orthopedics, and gait restoration
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APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR POWERING SUPPORTS FOR EXOSKELETONS
Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a charging apparatus for charging and/or powering a smart or powered crutch device. The crutch may include electronic circuitry as well as on board rechargeable power or energy source, and it may provide access to charge the power source using a charger system. The charger system may be a floor charger configured to receive a portion of the crutch such as the distal tip so as to facilitate the transfer of power from the charger to the crutch. The charger system may also be in the form of a wall charger and/or a portable system.
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/60 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power responsive to the presence of foreign objects, e.g. detection of living beings
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
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METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR EXOSKELETON ATTACHMENT
In some embodiments, an exoskeleton device for providing gait/movement assistance to users, and more particularly, methods and apparatuses for attaching such devices to a limb of the users, are presented. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise a support, a support holder, and a retaining element for retaining the support secured to the support holder at least when the apparatus is in use. In some embodiments, the attachment of the support to the support holder may be configured so as to allow the support a range of translational and/or rotational degrees of motion.
A locomotion assisting exoskeleton device includes a plurality of braces, including a trunk support for affixing to the part of the torso of a person and leg segment braces each leg segment brace for connecting to a section of a leg of the person. The device further includes at least one motorized joint for connecting two of the braces and for providing relative angular movement between the two braces. The device includes at least one tilt sensor mounted on the exoskeleton device for sensing a tilt of the exoskeleton, and a controller for receiving sensed signals from the tilt sensor and programmed with an algorithm with instructions for actuating the motorized joints in accordance with the sensed signals.
Embodiments of an apparatus, method and systems for collapsing/lowering an exoskeleton device comprising at least one motor and at least one component are disclosed. In some embodiments, the device is configured to be moved by the at least one motor. When at least one of a plurality of faults including power faults such as a low power fault and a power failure fault, electrical faults, software faults and mechanical faults are detected in the powering the exoskeleton device, one or more components of the device may be decelerated via the at least one motor.
H02P 3/12 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing a DC motor by short-circuit or resistive braking
A61H 1/02 - Stretching or bending apparatus for exercising
Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a charging apparatus for charging and/or powering a smart or powered crutch device. The crutch may include electronic circuitry as well as on board rechargeable power or energy source, and it may provide access to charge the power source using a charger system. The charger system may be a floor charger configured to receive a portion of the crutch such as the distal tip so as to facilitate the transfer of power from the charger to the crutch. The charger system may also be in the form of a wall charger and/or a portable system.
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/60 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power responsive to the presence of foreign objects, e.g. detection of living beings
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
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Devices, systems and methods for pressure detection in an exoskeleton system
Devices, systems and methods are presented for providing safety functionality in an exoskeleton system. In particular, some embodiments make use of a sensor system and methodology with/for an exoskeleton apparatus to facilitate such safety functionality. For example, a system for regulating a load amount applied on a user of an exoskeleton may comprise one or more sensors for sensing data related to an amount of force exerted at a limb of the user by apart of the exoskeleton; a communications component for transmitting the sensed data to a processing unit operably coupled to the exoskeleton; and the processing unit configured to process the data so as to determine the amount of exerted force and generate an instruction to trigger a mode of operation of the exoskeleton based on the determined amount of force.
The current disclosure is directed to embodiments of an apparatus, method and systems for collapsing/lowering an exoskeleton device including at least one motor and at least one component. In some embodiments, the device is configured to be moved by the at least one motor. When at least one of any of a plurality of faults including power faults such as a low power fault and a power failure fault, electrical faults, software faults and mechanical faults, is detected in the powering the exoskeleton device, one or more components of the device may be decelerated via the at least one motor.
H02P 3/12 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing a DC motor by short-circuit or resistive braking
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APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING EXOSKELETONS
In some embodiments, apparatus and systems for controlling exoskeleton devices, and more particularly, smart crutches configured for sensing an environment and processing the sensed data to control the movement of exoskeleton devices over various types of surfaces are presented. In some embodiments, the smart crutches may comprise sensors configured to sense the state of the exoskeleton, the crutches and the surrounding environment, and to transmit such measurements to various components of the crutch and/or exoskeleton such as processing units, user interfaces, etc. In some embodiments, the processing unit may generate instructions for the exoskeleton and/or the crutches to carry out based on the measurements.
In some embodiments, an exoskeleton device for providing gait/movement assistance to users, and more particularly, methods and apparatuses for attaching such devices to a limb of the users, are presented. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise a support, a support holder, and a retaining element for retaining the support secured to the support holder at least when the apparatus is in use. In some embodiments, the attachment of the support to the support holder may be configured so as to allow the support a range of translational and/or rotational degrees of motion.
An exoskeleton device includes a plurality of braces that are each attachable to a part of a user. A plurality of joints connects adjacent braces. Each joint is controllable to bend or unbend so as to cause the exoskeleton device to change between an erect configuration and a sitting configuration. At least one support column is extendible from a brace. A length of the support column is adjustable. A controller is configured to adjust the length of the support column in coordination with the bending or unbending of a joint to provide support for the exoskeleton device when in the sitting configuration.
A locomotion assisting exoskeleton device includes a plurality of braces, including a trunk support for affixing to the part of the torso of a person and leg segment braces each leg segment brace for connecting to a section of a leg of the person. The device further includes at least one motorized joint for connecting two of the braces and for providing relative angular movement between the two braces. The device includes at least one tilt sensor mounted on the exoskeleton device for sensing a tilt of the exoskeleton, and a controller for receiving sensed signals from the tilt sensor and programmed with an algorithm with instructions for actuating the motorized joints in accordance with the sensed signals.
A system method and device, the system including a gait device for facilitating a gait of a person over a surface and one or a plurality of crutches to provide support over the surface the gait device, each of said one or a plurality of crutches including a locomotion facilitator to enhance locomotion of that crutch over the surface and a mechanism to modify the locomotion of that crutch over the surface.
An exoskeleton bracing system includes: a trunk support for affixing to the trunk of a disabled person and leg braces for connecting to the legs of the person, each leg brace including limb segment braces. Motorized joints are adapted to provide relative angular movement between the limb segment braces of the leg braces and between the leg braces and the trunk support. One or more ground force sensors are designed to sense ground force exerted on each of the leg braces. The system also includes a controller for receiving sensed signals from said one or more ground force sensors, with an algorithm for identifying a stance from the sensed signals and, based on the identified stance, actuating the motorized joints to perform an action relating to a mode of locomotion selected from a set of predefined actions corresponding to the identified stance.
A61H 1/02 - Stretching or bending apparatus for exercising
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
An exoskeleton bracing system includes: a trunk support for affixing to the trunk of a disabled person and leg braces for connecting to the legs of the person, each leg brace including limb segment braces. Motorized joints are adapted to provide relative angular movement between the limb segment braces of the leg braces and between the leg braces and the trunk support. One or more ground force sensors are designed to sense ground force exerted on each of the leg braces. The system also includes a controller for receiving sensed signals from said one or more ground force sensors, with an algorithm for identifying a stance from the sensed signals and, based on the identified stance, actuating the motorized joints to perform an action relating to a mode of locomotion selected from a set of predefined actions corresponding to the identified stance.
A61H 1/02 - Stretching or bending apparatus for exercising
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
An exoskeleton bracing system includes: a trunk support for affixing to the trunk of a disabled person and leg braces for connecting to the legs of the person, each leg brace including limb segment braces. Motorized joints are adapted to provide relative angular movement between the limb segment braces of the leg braces and between the leg braces and the trunk support. One or more ground force sensors are designed to sense ground force exerted on each of the leg braces. The system also includes a controller for receiving sensed signals from said one or more ground force sensors, with an algorithm for identifying a stance from the sensed signals and, based on the identified stance, actuating the motorized joints to perform an action relating to a mode of locomotion selected from a set of predefined actions corresponding to the identified stance.
A method of controlling an exoskeleton bracing system to walk includes identifying an expected current stance, receiving a tilt signal from a tilt sensor, and receiving a ground force signal from ground force sensors. Motorized joints are actuated to forwardly extend a leg brace when the expected stance includes standing with the leg braces together, the tilt signal indicates tilting forward, and the ground force signal indicates leaning on an opposite leg brace. Motorized joints are actuated to extend a trailing leg brace forward beyond a forwardly extended leg brace when the expected stance includes a forwardly extended leg brace and a trailing leg brace, the tilt signal indicates tilting forward, and the ground force signal indicates leaning on the forwardly extended leg brace. Motorized joints are actuated to converge both leg braces to a standing stance when the ground force signal indicates leaning on a trailing leg brace.
An exoskeleton bracing system includes: a trunk support for affixing to the trunk of a disabled person and leg braces for connecting to the legs of the person, each leg brace including limb segment braces. Motorized joints are adapted to provide relative angular movement between the limb segment braces of the leg braces and between the leg braces and the trunk support. One or more ground force sensors are designed to sense ground force exerted on each of the leg braces. The system also includes a controller for receiving sensed signals from said one or more ground force sensors, with an algorithm for identifying a stance from the sensed signals and, based on the identified stance, actuating the motorized joints to perform an action relating to a mode of locomotion selected from a set of predefined actions corresponding to the identified stance.
