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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177732 | Methods and apparatuses for rehabilitation and training A rehabilitation apparatus with at least three degrees of freedom of motion, comprising: a plurality of brakes; a motor, wherein the motor is operationally connected to the brakes; a plurality of surfaces, wherein each of a plurality of the surfaces correlates to a ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8142371 | Walking assist device A power transmission system, which transmits a driving force from a rotary actuator to a third joint of a leg link, applies a driving torque to the third joint from an output shaft of the rotary actuator via a driving crank arm, a connecting rod, and a driven crank ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142370 | Electro-rheological fluid brake and actuator devices and orthotic devices using the same Electro-rheological fluid brake or actuator devices provide controllable resistance with or without inclusion of active torque output in either direction of rotation under manual or computer control. The brake and actuator devices are suitable for use in an orthotic... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8114034 | Walking assisting device A walking aid apparatus comprising a sitting member which a user sits astride and leg links each coupled to a connection provided on the undersurface of the sitting member in such a way as to be free to swing in the forward/backward direction, which improves the sta... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8092402 | Power assist control method, power assist control apparatus, and reduction apparatus Power assist control capable of responding to feeling and sensibility when a man applies force to an object is performed. The power assist control outputs an assist force F or a speed F on the basis of an assist target force X detected by a force sensor 114 f... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8083694 | Multi joint orthodynamic rehabilitator, assistive orthotic device and methods for actuation controlling A method and system for treating self-adaptive motion of a jointed body part of a patient, the jointed body part has at least three rotatable body sections interconnected by at least two joints, by collecting data regarding limb movement displaying representations o... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8083695 | Walk assistance device A walk assistance device capable of transmitting a force generated by a leg link to a user's trunk via a load transmit portion, wherein the leg link includes an upper first link portion connected to the load transmit portion via a first joint portion, a lower second... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8079967 | Controller for walking assistance device A walking assistance device (1) has a receiving portion (2) which receives a part of the weight of a user (A) applied from above and a pair of left and right leg links (3R, 3L) connected to the receiving portion (2) through first j... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8062237 | Device for generating power across a joint A device for generating power during a locomotion cycle from mechanical energy of a living body. The device including an energy absorbing and converting device disposed across a joint of the living body, the energy absorbing and converting device configured to be se... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057410 | Semi-powered lower extremity exoskeleton The lower extremity exoskeleton comprises two leg supports connectable to person's lower limbs and configured to rest on the ground during their stance phase. Each leg support comprises a thigh link and a shank link; a knee joint configured to allow flexion and exte... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8048007 | 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 act... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8012107 | Methods and apparatus for rehabilitation and training A method of rehabilitation comprising: providing a first actuator that includes a movement mechanism capable of applying a force that interacts with a motion of a patient's limb in a volume of at least 30 cm in diameter, in at least three degrees of freedom of motio... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8012108 | Range of motion system and method The application is directed to devices and methods useful for expanding the range of motion of joints based on principles of stress relaxation and creep. Expanded range of motion is achieved by placing body parts near the joint in positions that stretch tissue aroun... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8002719 | Walking assistance device A walking assisting device having leg links connected to a load transfer portion, wherein each leg link is free to bend and stretch at a joint in the middle of the leg link, the leg link being formed to a length such that the joint projects forward of a reference li... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7998096 | Paraplegic controlled, concealed mechanized walking device The PARAPLEGIC CONTROLLED, CONCEALED MECHANIZED WALKING DEVICE is a thoracic/abdominal harness worn under the clothes, concealed from view, with two Motorized Gait Mechanisms with leg appendages on them, a right and a left, that with the aid of crutches with control... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7981061 | Power apparatus, power system, and power control method A power apparatus comprising includes: a moving section that moves in accordance with an action of a body part; a motor that outputs, during action of the body part in a first action direction, power to the moving section so as to cause the moving section to move in... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7963932 | Apparatus for assisting limb and computer program An apparatus for assisting limb includes a body attachment, a link for upper leg, and a knee joint unit, a link for lower leg, a lower limb attachment, a drive unit and a knee joint actuator. The body attachment is attached to a trunk of a user. The link for upper l... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7951096 | Limb rehabilitation apparatus with torque detector A rehabilitation apparatus is disclosed. The rehabilitation apparatus includes a supporting housing, a rotary housing, an actuator, a control unit, and a torque detector. The rotary housing is slidably mounted to the supporting housing to hold a body segment. The ac... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7951097 | Automated therapy table for treating lower extremities and method therefor An automated therapy table is disclosed. The automated therapy table may have various support portions capable of independent automatic actuation of a person's lower extremities through passive exercise. The automated therapy table allows a patient to perform leg el... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7901368 | Neurally controlled patient ambulation system Various embodiments of an ambulation system and a movement assist system are disclosed. For example, an ambulation system for a patient may comprise a biological interface apparatus and an ambulation assist apparatus. The biological interface apparatus may comprise ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7883483 | Control device and control program of walking assisting device A control device and a control program of a walking assisting device, wherein a desired assist ratio, which is a desired value of the ratio of a force to be supplied by a walking assisting device (1) in a total tread force of a user (A) relative to the total ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7862524 | Portable arm exoskeleton for shoulder rehabilitation The present invention relates to an exoskeleton interface apparatus that parallels human arm motion and is comprised of a serial assemblage of five powered linkages and joints based at a rigid support structure worn on the torso of the human subject. Such apparatus ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7857774 | Wearing-type motion assistance device and program for control A motion assistance device has a biological signal detection means for detecting a biological signal from the wearer of the device; a motion assistance device installation member having a drive source for applying torque acting to the wearer by use of each joint of ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7854708 | Multiple joint linkage device The present invention relates to devices and methods for a joint linkage device suitable for training multi-joints in a single limb. The joint linkage device is capable of rotation at a proximal end and a distal end. The device includes a proximal end having an uppe... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7828755 | Control device and control program for walking assist apparatus A control device and a control program for a walking assist apparatus set a desired lifting force to act on a user from a seat and distribute the desired lifting force to each leg link of the walking assist apparatus according to the ratios of treading forces of the... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7803125 | Walking and balance exercise device A pelvic support unit is coupled to a base by a powered vertical force actuator mechanism. A torso support unit, which is affixed to the patient independently of the pelvic support unit, is connected to the base by one or more powered articulations which are actuabl... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7785279 | Wearable action-assist device, and method and program for controlling wearable action-assist device A wearable action-assist device which assists or executes an action of a wearer by substituting for the wearer is provided with an action-assist tool 2 having an actuator 201 which gives power to the wearer 1, a biosignal sensor 221 which... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7771373 | Control device and control program of walking assisting device A control device and a control program of a walking assisting device, wherein a desired assist ratio, which is a desired value of the ratio of a force to be supplied by a walking assisting device in a total tread force of a user relative to the total tread forces is... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7762963 | Therapeutic device for post-operative knee A method of increasing a range of motion of a joint includes urging the joint toward an extended position using a predetermined amount of force transmitted through an apparatus. The method further includes maintaining the joint toward the extended position with the ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7731670 | Controller for an assistive exoskeleton based on active impedance A system and method are presented to provide assist to a user by means of an exoskeleton with a controller capable of making the exoskeleton display active impedance. The exoskeleton assists the user by reducing the muscle effort required by the user to move his or ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7645246 | Method for generating power across a joint of the body during a locomotion cycle A method for generating power from an exerted energy associated with muscles acting across a joint is provided. The method including: absorbing energy during one or more periods of a periodic motion of the joint in which energy is absorbed by the muscles; and at lea... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7618381 | Wrist and upper extremity motion Wrist and upper extremity motion systems and method may include positioning a subject's wrist or upper extremity in a motion device, and actuating one or more motors associated with the device to provide at least one of assistance, perturbation, and resistance to a ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7566311 | Device for rehabilitation of individuals experiencing loss of skeletal joint motor control with passive range-of-motion pivoting mechanism and vibrator system A method and device for the rehabilitation of patients that have suffered loss of motor control of an appendicular joint due to neurological damage. The method includes attempted contraction by a patient of a muscle that serves to move an affected joint coupled with... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7563234 | Electromyographic (EMG) feedback during AMES treatment of individuals with severe neuromuscular deficits A method of rehabilitating a patient suffering partial or total loss of motor control of an appendicular joint caused by injury or neurological disorder but exhibiting clinically plegic (i.e., paralyzed) muscles and retaining minimal ability to weakly contract the m... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7556606 | Pelvis interface A pelvis interface may include a subject attachment module including a waist attachment and a back attachment. The interface may further include an arm assembly coupled to the subject attachment module, the arm assembly including a plurality of arms so coupled to on... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7547289 | Shoulder extension control device Methods and apparatuses for providing range of motion control devices, and particularly relates to an apparatus for providing control of the range of motion of a human shoulder. ... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7544172 | Walking and balance exercise device A pelvic support unit is coupled to a base by a powered vertical force actuator mechanism. A torso support unit, which is affixed to the patient independently of the pelvic support unit, is connected to the base by one or more powered articulations which are actuabl... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7537573 | Active muscle assistance and resistance device and method A method for controlling movement using an active powered device including an actuator, joint position sensor, muscle stress sensor, and control system. The device provides primarily muscle support although it is capable of additionally providing joint support (henc... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7534213 | Knee extension treatment apparatus A knee extension treatment apparatus for applying a downward force to an upper surface of a user's leg while the leg is supported by the knee extension treatment apparatus, for facilitating the straightening of the leg when bent at the knee, according to one embodim... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7524294 | Arm lift flexion device The present invention describes an elbow flexion device that can be placed on a table or the tray of a wheelchair. The arm to be raised is placed into a cradle in the device for receiving such arm. Motion is controlled by means of a control device actuated by moveme... | 04/28/2009 |
