Abrégé

The present disclosure is directed to an exoskeleton which contains a degree of freedom for a wearer's hips or lower back. In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a trunk supporting exoskeleton, which may comprise a supporting trunk, which is configured to be coupled to the wearer's trunk. The trunk supporting exoskeleton may further comprise two thigh links, which are configured to move in unison with the wearer's thighs in a manner resulting in flexion and extension of the respective thigh links relative to the supporting trunk. In some embodiments, the trunk supporting exoskeleton may further comprise at least one passive or active actuator configured to generate a torque between the supporting trunk and thigh links. In other embodiments, the exoskeleton may provide for unactuated rotation between the supporting trunk and thigh links. A trunk supporting exoskeleton may further comprise a belt or a hip interface.

Abrégé

A trunk-supporting exoskeleton for reducing muscle forces in a wearer's back during forward lumbar flexion comprises a supporting trunk, a first thigh link, a second thigh link, and an actuator, which includes an actuator first element and an actuator second element. When the wearer is in a forward-bent position, the actuator generates a first torque on the actuator first element and a second actuator torque on the actuator second element to generate extension torques between the first and second thigh links and the supporting trunk, thereby resisting bending motion of the supporting trunk in the forward-bent position. When the wearer is not in the forward-bent position, the actuator generates a substantially small first torque and second torque, resulting in small resistance to the movement of the thigh links relative to the supporting trunk during walking.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 9/00 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée
• B25J 9/10 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée caractérisés par des moyens pour régler la position des éléments manipulateurs
• B25J 9/12 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée caractérisés par des moyens pour régler la position des éléments manipulateurs électriques
• B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher

Abrégé

A flexible mechanism for an exoskeleton allows for a simple and low-cost method of allowing a high range of motion between an frame and a human interface while effectively transferring support forces from the frame to the human interface. Additionally, the flexible mechanism adds kinematic redundancy that compensates for incongruities between the exoskeleton and human during forward flexion to prevent the human interface from uncomfortably sliding on the person via purely tension-loaded force transmitting elements.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 9/00 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée

Produits et services

(1) Exoskeleton suits that reduce forces and torques on a wearer's body and assists the wearer's movements for non-medical uses; wearable assist and support devices for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged and/or repetitive movements for non-medical uses, and related accessories, namely, shoes, harnesses, straps and belts, all sold as a unit; wearable devices donned for the purpose of enhancing the mobility, strength and/or endurance of the user for non-medical uses.

Abrégé

Some embodiments described herein are directed to a trunk supporting exoskeleton for reducing muscle forces in a wearer's back during forward lumbar flexion. The trunk supporting exoskeleton can include a supporting trunk frame, a first thigh link, a second thigh link, an actuator, a shaft pulley, a housing pulley, a shaft line, and a housing line. The actuator can include an actuator housing and an actuator shaft. When the wearer is bent forward relative to a vertical gravitational line in a sagittal plane, the actuator can generate an actuator resistive torque between the actuator housing and the actuator shaft. The actuator resistive torque between the actuator housing and the actuator shaft can generate tensile forces in the housing line and the shaft line, thereby generating extension torques between the respective first and second thigh links and the supporting trunk frame.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 3/00 - Appareils pour aider des personnes handicapées à marcher
• A61F 2/70 - Moyens d'actionnement ou de commande électriques
• A61F 5/01 - Dispositifs orthopédiques, p. ex. dispositifs pour immobiliser ou pour exercer des pressions de façon durable pour le traitement des os fracturés ou déformés, tels que éclisses, plâtres orthopédiques ou attelles
• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage

Abrégé

An actuator for an exoskeleton can include a motor and a spring. The motor can include a housing and shaft. A first end of the spring can be coupled to one of the shaft or housing. A second end of the spring can be free when the shaft is in a first range of rotation of the shaft relative to the housing. The second end of the spring can be constrained by the other one of the shaft or housing when the shaft is in a second range of rotation of the shaft relative to the housing. When the shaft is in the first range of rotation, the motor can provide a motor resistive torque between the shaft and the housing, and when the shaft is in the second range of rotation, the spring can provide a spring resistive torque between the shaft and the housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage
• A61F 2/70 - Moyens d'actionnement ou de commande électriques
• A61F 5/02 - Corsets orthopédiques
• A61H 3/00 - Appareils pour aider des personnes handicapées à marcher
• B25J 9/00 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée

Abrégé

A flexible mechanism for an exoskeleton allows for a simple and low-cost method of allowing a high range of motion between an frame and a human interface while effectively transferring support forces from the frame to the human interface. Additionally, the flexible mechanism adds kinematic redundancy that compensates for incongruities between the exoskeleton and human during forward flexion to prevent the human interface from uncomfortably sliding on the person via purely tension-loaded force transmitting elements.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 5/02 - Corsets orthopédiques
• A61F 5/01 - Dispositifs orthopédiques, p. ex. dispositifs pour immobiliser ou pour exercer des pressions de façon durable pour le traitement des os fracturés ou déformés, tels que éclisses, plâtres orthopédiques ou attelles

Abrégé

A human interface device is configured to be coupled to a trunk of a person and comprises a frame, a fabric coupled to said frame configurable to be under tensile forces, and a belt configured to be coupled to two side edges of said frame wherein when said belt is worn by said person, an area of said fabric will be pushed against the person’s lower back conforming to the shape of the lower back of said person. In operation when said human interface device is worn by said person, the weight of any load coupled to or supported by said frame will be partially supported by the friction force between the area of said fabric which is pushed against the person’s lower back, and the person’s lower back allowing said person to carry said load.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage
• A61F 5/02 - Corsets orthopédiques
• G21F 3/03 - Tabliers
• F41H 1/02 - Vêtements blindés ou à l'épreuve des missiles ou projectilesTissus de protection composites
• F41H 5/08 - Boucliers individuels

Abrégé

A human interface device is configured to be coupled to a trunk of a person and comprises a frame, a fabric coupled to said frame configurable to be under tensile forces, and a belt configured to be coupled to two side edges of said frame wherein when said belt is worn by said person, an area of said fabric will be pushed against the person's lower back conforming to the shape of the lower back of said person. In operation when said human interface device is worn by said person, the weight of any load coupled to or supported by said frame will be partially supported by the friction force between the area of said fabric which is pushed against the person's lower back, and the person's lower back allowing said person to carry said load.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 5/02 - Corsets orthopédiques
• B25J 9/00 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée
• A61B 5/11 - Mesure du mouvement du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci, p. ex. tremblement de la tête ou des mains ou mobilité d'un membre
• A61F 5/01 - Dispositifs orthopédiques, p. ex. dispositifs pour immobiliser ou pour exercer des pressions de façon durable pour le traitement des os fracturés ou déformés, tels que éclisses, plâtres orthopédiques ou attelles
• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage
• G21F 3/03 - Tabliers
• F41H 1/02 - Vêtements blindés ou à l'épreuve des missiles ou projectilesTissus de protection composites
• F41H 5/08 - Boucliers individuels

Abrégé

A remote center joint 1 is configured to rotate segment 7 relative to segment 2 along axis 15. Remote center joint 1 comprises a segment 3 coupled to base segment 2 along axis 16. Segment 4 is coupled to segment 3 about axis 17 intersecting axis 16 at first point 22. Segment 4 is coupled to segment 7 about axis 18 intersecting first point 22. Segment 5 is coupled to segment 2 about axis 19 parallel to axis 16. Segment 5 is geared to segment 3. Segment 6 is coupled to segment 5 about axis 20 intersecting axis 19 at second point 23. Segment 6 is coupled to segment 7 along axis 21 intersecting second point 23. Segment 6 is geared to segment 4. Axis 15 of rotation of terminal segment 7 relative to segment 2 connects first point 22 and second point 23.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage
• B25J 9/00 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée

Produits et services

Exoskeleton suit that removes the weight of a shielding apron from the spine and shoulders and reduces spinal loading and forces on a wearer's body for non-medical uses; wearable assist and support devices in the nature of an exoskeleton suit for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged weight of a shielding apron for non-medical uses, and related accessories, namely, harnesses, straps and belts, all sold as a unit; wearable devices in the nature of an exoskeleton suit donned for the purpose of removing the weight of a shielding apron from the spine and shoulder of the user for non-medical uses.

Abrégé

A human interface device is configured to be coupled to a trunk of a person and comprises a frame, a fabric coupled to said frame configurable to be under tensile forces, and a belt configured to be coupled to two side edges of said frame wherein when said belt is worn by said person, an area of said fabric will be pushed against the person's lower back conforming to the shape of the lower back of said person. In operation when said human interface device is worn by said person, the weight of any load coupled to or supported by said frame will be partially supported by the friction force between the area of said fabric which is pushed against the person's lower back, and the person's lower back allowing said person to carry said load.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 5/02 - Corsets orthopédiques
• B25J 9/00 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée
• A61B 5/11 - Mesure du mouvement du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci, p. ex. tremblement de la tête ou des mains ou mobilité d'un membre
• A61F 5/01 - Dispositifs orthopédiques, p. ex. dispositifs pour immobiliser ou pour exercer des pressions de façon durable pour le traitement des os fracturés ou déformés, tels que éclisses, plâtres orthopédiques ou attelles
• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage
• G21F 3/03 - Tabliers
• F41H 1/02 - Vêtements blindés ou à l'épreuve des missiles ou projectilesTissus de protection composites
• F41H 5/08 - Boucliers individuels

Produits et services

Exoskeleton suit that removes the weight of a shielding apron from the spine and shoulders and reduces spinal loading and forces on a wearer's body for non-medical uses; wearable assist and support devices in the nature of an exoskeleton suit for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged weight of a shielding apron for non-medical uses, and related accessories, namely, harnesses, straps and belts, all sold as a unit; wearable devices in the nature of an exoskeleton suit donned for the purpose of removing the weight of a shielding apron from the spine and shoulder of the user for non-medical uses

Abrégé

A human interface device is configured to be coupled to a trunk of a person and comprises a frame, a fabric coupled to said frame configurable to be under tensile forces, and a belt configured to be coupled to two side edges of said frame wherein when said belt is worn by said person, an area of said fabric will be pushed against the person's lower back conforming to the shape of the lower back of said person. In operation when said human interface device is worn by said person, the weight of any load coupled to or supported by said frame will be partially supported by the friction force between the area of said fabric which is pushed against the person's lower back, and the person's lower back allowing said person to carry said load.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 5/02 - Corsets orthopédiques
• B25J 9/00 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée
• A61B 5/11 - Mesure du mouvement du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci, p. ex. tremblement de la tête ou des mains ou mobilité d'un membre
• A61F 5/01 - Dispositifs orthopédiques, p. ex. dispositifs pour immobiliser ou pour exercer des pressions de façon durable pour le traitement des os fracturés ou déformés, tels que éclisses, plâtres orthopédiques ou attelles

Abrégé

A trunk supporting exoskeleton comprises: a supporting trunk; thigh links configured to move in unison with a wearer's thighs; and first and second torque generators located on both left and right halves of the wearer substantially close to the wearer's hip. The torque generators couple the supporting trunk to the thigh links, and generate torque between the thigh links and the supporting trunk. When the wearer bends forward such that a predetermined portion of the supporting trunk passes beyond a predetermined angle from vertical, a torque generator(s) imposes a resisting torque between the supporting trunk and the thigh link(s), causing the supporting trunk to impose a force against the wearer's trunk, and the thigh link(s) to impose a force onto the wearer's thigh. When the predetermined portion does not pass beyond the predetermined angle, the torque generators impose no resisting torques between said supporting trunk and respective thigh links.

Classes IPC  ?

• B25J 9/00 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée
• A61H 3/00 - Appareils pour aider des personnes handicapées à marcher

Abrégé

A neck supporting exoskeleton is configured to be worn by a person to support the person's head during backward extension motions of the person's neck. The neck supporting exoskeleton may comprise a torso frame configured to be coupled to the person's torso, a head pillow configured to contact the rear portion of the person's head during backward extension motions of the person's neck, a linkage allowing for relative motion between the head pillow and the torso frame in the sagittal plane of the person, and an actuator configured to impose a supporting force onto the head pillow. When the person's neck extension angle increases beyond an engagement angle, the actuator causes the linkage to impose a supporting force onto the head pillow resisting the backward extension motion of the head pillow and the person's head relative to the torso frame thereby providing a support for the person's head.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage
• A61F 5/042 - Dispositifs pour étirer ou réduire les membres fracturésDispositifs pour tractionÉclisses pour la traction ou pour étirer les membres fracturés
• A61F 5/058 - Éclisses
• A61F 5/01 - Dispositifs orthopédiques, p. ex. dispositifs pour immobiliser ou pour exercer des pressions de façon durable pour le traitement des os fracturés ou déformés, tels que éclisses, plâtres orthopédiques ou attelles

Abrégé

An exoskeleton includes two torque generators, thigh links, and a supporting trunk rotatably coupled to the thigh links. When a wearer bends forward in the sagittal plane such that the supporting trunk extends beyond a predetermined angle A with respect to vertical, at least one of the torque generators imposes a resisting torque between the supporting trunk and a corresponding thigh link, thus imposing a force onto a wearer's trunk and thighs to aid in supporting the wearer in a bent position. The torque generators may be active or passive torque generators. When the supporting trunk does not extend beyond the predetermined angle A, the torque generators do not impose resisting torques between the supporting trunk and thigh links during the entire range of motion of the thigh links, thus enabling a wearer to walk, run, and sit without constraint while in a substantially upright position.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 5/02 - Corsets orthopédiques
• A61F 5/01 - Dispositifs orthopédiques, p. ex. dispositifs pour immobiliser ou pour exercer des pressions de façon durable pour le traitement des os fracturés ou déformés, tels que éclisses, plâtres orthopédiques ou attelles
• A61H 3/00 - Appareils pour aider des personnes handicapées à marcher

Abrégé

A trunk supporting exoskeleton comprises: a supporting trunk; thigh links configured to move in unison with a wearer's thighs; and first and second torque generators located on both left and right halves of the wearer substantially close to the wearer's hip. The torque generators couple the supporting trunk to the thigh links, and generate torque between the thigh links and the supporting trunk. When the wearer bends forward such that a predetermined portion of the supporting trunk passes beyond a predetermined angle from vertical, a torque generator(s) imposes a resisting torque between the supporting trunk and the thigh link(s), causing the supporting trunk to impose a force against the wearer's trunk, and the thigh link(s) to impose a force onto the wearer's thigh. When the predetermined portion does not pass beyond the predetermined angle, the torque generators impose no resisting torques between said supporting trunk and respective thigh links.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 3/00 - Appareils pour aider des personnes handicapées à marcher
• A61F 5/02 - Corsets orthopédiques
• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage
• A61F 5/01 - Dispositifs orthopédiques, p. ex. dispositifs pour immobiliser ou pour exercer des pressions de façon durable pour le traitement des os fracturés ou déformés, tels que éclisses, plâtres orthopédiques ou attelles

Abrégé

A coupling device couples a walker to a torso orthosis which is coupled to a person. The coupling device includes an orthosis coupling member coupled to said torso orthosis, a walker coupling member coupled to said walker, and a mechanism coupled to the orthosis coupling member from its first end and to the walker coupling member from its second end. The mechanism constrains said orthosis coupling member to move along a free line. The torso orthosis is worn by the person and said coupling device is coupled to both said walker and said torso orthosis. The person may be walking along a moving direction not parallel with said free line. The mechanism forces said walker and torso orthosis to move along said moving direction and allows said torso orthosis to move freely along said free line when said moving direction is not parallel with said free line.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 3/00 - Appareils pour aider des personnes handicapées à marcher
• A61F 2/70 - Moyens d'actionnement ou de commande électriques
• B25J 9/00 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée
• A61H 3/04 - Appuis à roues pour aider les personnes handicapées à marcher

Abrégé

A trunk supporting exoskeleton comprises: a supporting trunk; thigh links configured to move in unison with a wearer's thighs; and first and second torque generators located on both left and right halves of the wearer substantially close to the wearer's hip. The torque generators couple the supporting trunk to the thigh links, and generate torque between the thigh links and the supporting trunk. When the wearer bends forward such that a predetermined portion of the supporting trunk passes beyond a predetermined angle from vertical, a torque generator(s) imposes a resisting torque between the supporting trunk and the thigh link(s), causing the supporting trunk to impose a force against the wearer's trunk, and the thigh link(s) to impose a force onto the wearer's thigh. When the predetermined portion does not pass beyond the predetermined angle, the torque generators impose no resisting torques between said supporting trunk and respective thigh links.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 3/00 - Appareils pour aider des personnes handicapées à marcher
• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage
• A61H 1/00 - Appareils pour l'exercice passifAppareils vibrateursDispositifs de chiropractie, p. ex. dispositifs pour appliquer des chocs au corps, dispositifs externes pour étirer ou aligner de façon brève des os non fracturés

Abrégé

Provided is an exoskeleton assembly configured to be coupled to a wearer, including a plurality of members corresponding to body segments of the wearer. An adjustable first member includes a first component and a second component. The assembly further includes a first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism, each configured to alternate between a locked position and unlocked position. When the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism are in the respective unlocked positions, the first component and the second component are free to slide relative to each other thereby adjusting the length of the first member. When either the first locking mechanism or the second locking mechanism is in the respective locked position, the first component and the second component are not free to slide relative to each other. The first member may be a spine assembly, a hip assembly, or a leg assembly.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 3/00 - Appareils pour aider des personnes handicapées à marcher

Abrégé

A leg support exoskeleton is strapped on as wearable device to support its user during squatting. The exoskeleton includes a knee joint connected to a first line and a second link, which is configured to allow flexion and extension motion between the first link and the second link. A force generator has a first end that is rotatably connected to the first link. A constraining mechanism is connected to the second link and has at least two operational positions. In a first operational position, the second end of the force generator engages the constraining mechanism, where the first link and the second link flex relative to each other. In a second operational position, the second end of the force generator does not engage the constraining mechanism; the first link and the second link are free to flex and extend relative to each other.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 3/00 - Appareils pour aider des personnes handicapées à marcher
• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage

Abrégé

A leg support exoskeleton is strapped on as a wearable device to support its user during squatting and/or lunging. The exoskeleton includes a knee joint connected to a first link and a second link, which is configured to allow flexion and extension motion between the first link and the second link. A force generator has a first end that is rotatable connected to the first link. A constraining mechanism is connected to the second link and has at least two operational positions. In a first operational position, the second end of the force generator engages the constraining mechanism, where the first link and the second link flex relative to each other. In a second operational position, the second end of the force generator does not engage the constraining mechanism; the first link and the second link are free to flex and extend relative to each other.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 3/00 - Appareils pour aider des personnes handicapées à marcher
• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage

Produits et services

Suits for protection against injury, namely exoskeleton suits that help reduce forces and torques on a wearer's body and assists the wearer's movements for non-medical uses; wearable supports for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged and/or repetitive movements for non- medical uses; support belts for workers harnesses, straps and belts, all sold as a unit; wearable devices for protection against injury, being donned for the purpose of enhancing the mobility, strength and/or endurance of the user for non-medical uses.

Produits et services

Exoskeleton suits that reduce forces and torques on a wearer's body and assists the wearer's movements for non-medical uses; wearable assist and support devices for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged and/or repetitive movements for non-medical uses, and related accessories, namely, shoes, harnesses, straps and belts, all sold as a unit; wearable devices donned for the purpose of enhancing the mobility, strength and/or endurance of the user for non-medical uses. Wearable robotic exoskeleton suit for medical uses; robotic exoskeleton suits that provide movement capabilities to the wearer; powered orthotic devices donned for the purpose of assisting human locomotion; wearable medical devices designed for the purpose of providing supported ambulation in patients with impaired mobility; wearable robotic exoskeleton suits designed to help people with impaired mobility to be upright and mobile for medical uses; wearable intelligent brace system to improve the mobility of those with impaired mobility for medical uses comprised of orthotic or mechanical braces and powered or non-powered actuator controlled joint module.

Abrégé

A trunk supporting exoskeleton comprises: a supporting trunk; thigh links configured to move in unison with a wearer's thighs; and first and second torque generators located on both left and right halves of the wearer substantially close to the wearer's hip. The torque generators couple the supporting trunk to the thigh links, and generate torque between the thigh links and the supporting trunk. When the wearer bends forward such that a predetermined portion of the supporting trunk passes beyond a predetermined angle from vertical, a torque generator(s) imposes a resisting torque between the supporting trunk and the thigh link(s), causing the supporting trunk to impose a force against the wearer's trunk, and the thigh link(s) to impose a force onto the wearer's thigh. When the predetermined portion does not pass beyond the predetermined angle, the torque generators impose no resisting torques between said supporting trunk and respective thigh links.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 5/02 - Corsets orthopédiques
• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage
• A61F 5/01 - Dispositifs orthopédiques, p. ex. dispositifs pour immobiliser ou pour exercer des pressions de façon durable pour le traitement des os fracturés ou déformés, tels que éclisses, plâtres orthopédiques ou attelles

Produits et services

Exoskeleton suits that reduce forces and torques on a wearer's body and assists the wearer's movements for non-medical uses; wearable assist and support devices for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged and/or repetitive movements for non-medical uses, and related accessories, namely, shoes, harnesses, straps and belts, all sold as a unit; wearable devices donned for the purpose of enhancing the mobility, strength and/or endurance of the user for non-medical uses.

Produits et services

Exoskeleton suits that reduce forces and torques on a wearer's body and assists the wearer's movements for non-medical uses; wearable assist and support devices for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged and/or repetitive movements for non-medical uses, and related accessories, namely, harnesses, straps and belts, all sold as a unit; wearable devices donned for the purpose of enhancing the mobility, strength and/or endurance of the user for non-medical uses.

Produits et services

Wearable robotics for non-medical and industrial uses; exoskeletons that reduce forces and torques on a wearer's body and assists the wearer's movements; wearable assist and support devices for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged and/or repetitive movements, and related accessories, namely, shoes, harnesses, straps and belts; wearable devices donned for the purpose of enhancing the mobility, strength and/or endurance of the user. Wearable robotics for medical uses; exoskeletons that provide movement capabilities to the wearer; powered orthotic devices donned for the purpose of assisting human locomotion; wearable medical devices designed for the purpose of providing supported ambulation in patients with impaired mobility; wearable exoskeletons designed to help people with impaired mobility to be upright and mobile; wearable intelligent brace system to improve the mobility of those with impaired mobility.

Produits et services

Wearable robotics for medical uses; exoskeletons that provide movement capabilities to the wearer; powered orthotic devices donned for the purpose of assisting human locomotion; wearable medical devices designed for the purpose of providing supported ambulation in patients with impaired mobility; wearable exoskeletons designed to help people with impaired mobility to be upright and mobile; wearable intelligent brace system to improve the mobility of those with impaired mobility.

Produits et services

Research, development, design and technical support services, namely, identifying and troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems, all relating to exoskeletons that reduce forces and torques on a wearer's body and assists the wearer's movements; research, development, design, and technical support services, namely, identifying and troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems, all relating to wearable assist and support devices for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged and/or repetitive movements; research, development, design, and technical support services, namely, identifying and troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems, all relating to support services for powered or non-powered orthotic devices and related accessories; research, development, design, and technical support services, namely, identifying and troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems, all relating to support services for wearable devices donned for the purpose of enhancing the mobility, strength and/or endurance of the user; research, development and design services for wearable medical devices designed for the purpose of providing assisted ambulation in patients with impaired mobility

Produits et services

Wearable robotic exoskeleton suit for medical uses; robotic exoskeleton suits that provide movement capabilities to the wearer; powered orthotic devices donned for the purpose of assisting human locomotion; wearable medical devices designed for the purpose of providing supported ambulation in patients with impaired mobility; wearable robotic exoskeleton suits designed to help people with impaired mobility to be upright and mobile for medical uses ; wearable intelligent brace system to improve the mobility of those with impaired mobility for medical uses comprised of orthotic or mechanical braces and powered or non-powered actuator controlled joint module

Produits et services

exoskeleton suits that reduce forces and torques on a wearer's body and assists the wearer's movements for non-medical uses; wearable assist and support devices for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged and/or repetitive movements for non-medical uses, and related accessories, namely, harnesses, straps and belts, all sold as a unit; wearable devices donned for the purpose of enhancing the mobility, strength and/or endurance of the user for non-medical uses

Produits et services

exoskeleton suits that reduce forces and torques on a wearer's body and assists the wearer's movements for non-medical uses; wearable assist and support devices for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged and/or repetitive movements for non-medical uses, and related accessories, namely, harnesses, straps and belts, all sold as a unit; wearable devices donned for the purpose of enhancing the mobility, strength and/or endurance of the user for non-medical uses

Produits et services

Exoskeleton suits that reduce forces and torques on a wearer's body and assists the wearer's movements for non-medical uses; wearable assist and support devices for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged and/or repetitive movements for non-medical uses, and related accessories, namely, shoes, harnesses, straps and belts, all sold as a unit; wearable devices donned for the purpose of enhancing the mobility, strength and/or endurance of the user for non-medical uses Wearable robotic exoskeleton suit for medical uses; robotic exoskeleton suits that provide movement capabilities to the wearer; powered orthotic devices donned for the purpose of assisting human locomotion; wearable medical devices designed for the purpose of providing supported ambulation in patients with impaired mobility; wearable robotic exoskeleton suits designed to help people with impaired mobility to be upright and mobile for medical uses; wearable intelligent brace system to improve the mobility of those with impaired mobility for medical uses comprised of orthotic or mechanical braces and powered or non-powered actuator controlled joint module

Produits et services

exoskeleton suits that reduce forces and torques on a wearer's body and assists the wearer's movements for non-medical uses; wearable assist and support devices for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged and/or repetitive movements for non-medical uses, and related accessories, namely, harnesses, straps and belts, all sold as a unit; wearable devices donned for the purpose of enhancing the mobility, strength and/or endurance of the user for non-medical uses

Produits et services

exoskeleton suits that reduce forces and torques on a wearer's body and assists the wearer's movements for non-medical uses; wearable assist and support devices for preventing injury or fatigue associated with prolonged and/or repetitive movements for non-medical uses, and related accessories, namely, shoes, harnesses, straps and belts, all sold as a unit; wearable devices donned for the purpose of enhancing the mobility, strength and/or endurance of the user for non-medical uses

Produits et services

Wearable robotic exoskeleton suit for medical uses; robotic exoskeleton suits that provide movement capabilities to the wearer; powered orthotic devices donned for the purpose of assisting human locomotion; wearable medical devices designed for the purpose of providing supported ambulation in patients with impaired mobility; wearable robotic exoskeleton suits designed to help people with impaired mobility to be upright and mobile for medical uses ; wearable intelligent brace system to improve the mobility of those with impaired mobility for medical uses comprised of orthotic or mechanical braces and powered or non-powered actuator controlled joint module

Abrégé

A leg support exoskeleton is strapped on as wearable device to support its user during squatting. The exoskeleton includes a knee joint connected to a first line and a second link, which is configured to allow flexion and extension motion between the first link and the second link. A force generator has a first end that is rotatably connected to the first link. A constraining mechanism is connected to the second link and has at least two operational positions. In a first operational position, the second end of the force generator engages the constraining mechanism, where the first link and the second link flex relative to each other. In a second operational position, the second end of the force generator does not engage the constraining mechanism; the first link and the second link are free to flex and extend relative to each other.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 3/00 - Appareils pour aider des personnes handicapées à marcher
• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage

Abrégé

A trunk supporting exoskeleton comprises: a supporting trunk; thigh links configured to move in unison with a person's thighs; and first and second torque generators located on both left and right halves of the person substantially close to the person's hip. The torque generators couple the supporting trunk to the thigh links, and generate torque between the thigh links and the supporting trunk. When the person bends forward such that a predetermined portion of the supporting trunk passes beyond a predetermined angle from vertical, a torque generator(s) imposes a resisting torque between the supporting trunk and the thigh link(s), causing the supporting trunk to impose a force against the person's trunk, and the thigh link(s) to impose a force onto the person's thigh. When the predetermined portion does not pass beyond the predetermined angle, the torque generators impose no resisting torques between said supporting trunk and respective thigh links.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 5/02 - Corsets orthopédiques
• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage
• A61F 5/01 - Dispositifs orthopédiques, p. ex. dispositifs pour immobiliser ou pour exercer des pressions de façon durable pour le traitement des os fracturés ou déformés, tels que éclisses, plâtres orthopédiques ou attelles

Abrégé

An exoskeleton (100) includes two torque generators (116, 118), two thigh links (104,106), and a supporting trunk (112) rotatably coupled to the thigh links (104, 106). When a wearer bends forward in the sagittal plane such that the supporting trunk (112) extends beyond a predetermined angle A with respect to vertical, at least one of the torque generators (116, 118) imposes a resisting torque between the supporting trunk (112) and a corresponding thigh link (104, 106), thus imposing a force onto a wearer's trunk and thighs to aid in supporting the wearer in a bent position. The exoskeleton (100) may include an active or passive means (116, 134) for actuating the torque generators (116, 118). When the supporting trunk (112) does not extend beyond the predetermined angle A, the torque generators (116, 118) do not impose resisting torques between the supporting trunk (112) and the thigh links (104, 106) during the entire range of motion of the thigh links (104, 106), thus enabling a wearer to walk, run, and sit without constraint while in a substantially upright position.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 5/02 - Corsets orthopédiques

Abrégé

An exoskeleton (100) includes two torque generators (116, 118), two thigh links (104,106), and a supporting trunk (112) rotatably coupled to the thigh links (104, 106). When a wearer bends forward in the sagittal plane such that the supporting trunk (112) extends beyond a predetermined angle A with respect to vertical, at least one of the torque generators (116, 118) imposes a resisting torque between the supporting trunk (112) and a corresponding thigh link (104, 106), thus imposing a force onto a wearer's trunk and thighs to aid in supporting the wearer in a bent position. The exoskeleton (100) may include an active or passive means (116, 134) for actuating the torque generators (116, 118). When the supporting trunk (112) does not extend beyond the predetermined angle A, the torque generators (116, 118) do not impose resisting torques between the supporting trunk (112) and the thigh links (104, 106) during the entire range of motion of the thigh links (104, 106), thus enabling a wearer to walk, run, and sit without constraint while in a substantially upright position.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 1/00 - Appareils pour l'exercice passifAppareils vibrateursDispositifs de chiropractie, p. ex. dispositifs pour appliquer des chocs au corps, dispositifs externes pour étirer ou aligner de façon brève des os non fracturés
• A61H 1/02 - Appareils d'exercice extenseurs ou de ployage
• A61H 5/00 - Appareils pour l'exercice des yeux
• A61F 5/02 - Corsets orthopédiques
• A61H 3/00 - Appareils pour aider des personnes handicapées à marcher