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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7942935 | Device and system for prosthetic knees and ankles A device and system is provided for a prosthetic device having an articulating joint for a leg amputee. The device includes a joint housing forming a chamber, and the chamber has a first opening. A rotary hub can be disposed within the joint housing and configured t... | 05/17/2011 |
| 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 using order statistics and subsequently the order statistics are used to ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 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 system for receiving, from the signal acquisition system, a signal indic... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7356448 | Input device operating on the parallel kinematic principle with haptic feedback The invention concerns an input device operating according to the parallel kinematic principle and with haptic feedback, in particular for medical teleoperation with instruments. The inventive input device comprises a frame (10, as well as a support element (... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7337007 | Surface neuroprosthetic device having a locating system A surface neuroprosthetic device for functional electrical stimulation (FES) having a locating system for locating the device on to a limb segment of a user, and a method therefor, the device including: (a) an at least semi-rigid exoskeleton shell for encompassing a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7302296 | Electrical stimulation system and methods for treating phantom limb pain and for providing sensory feedback to an amputee from a prosthetic limb This invention relates to a system and methods for relieving phantomlimb pain in amputees, and for providing an amputee with sensory feedback from a prosthetic limb. The system employs implantable multichannel, multi-chambered interface structures, namely, nerve cuf... | 11/27/2007 |
| 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 multi-channel system. A method according to one embodiment can include a step... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7291182 | Gel and cushioning devices Articles of apparel for an amputee's residuum and for non-amputees who desire or require padding or joint support. ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7283856 | Implantable lead system with seed electrodes A medical electrical lead system for neurological applications has a distal portion having a plurality of independently positionable seed electrodes, each of which may be connected via an interface to an implantable medical device. The interface allows the seed elec... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7240414 | Prosthetic interior casting process and product A method of sizing, resizing or reshaping the interior of a prosthetic device includes placing a lightweight moldable or shape assuming, pliable material that adheres and hardens on the interior sides of a socket of a prosthetic device. An end of a residual limb is ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 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. The close-loop brain-machine interface also provides sensory feedback... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7196688 | Haptic devices using electroactive polymers Haptic feedback interface devices using electroactive polymer (EAP) actuators to provide haptic sensations and/or sensing capabilities. A haptic feedback interface device is in communication with a host computer and includes a sensor device that detects the manipula... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186270 | Foot-operated controller A practical control device having up to eight independent channels of communication for simultaneously operating a plurality of electromechanical devices or for simultaneously performing a plurality of independent functions on an electromechanical device, such as a ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7162308 | Nanotube coatings for implantable electrodes Coatings for implantable electrodes consisting of single- or multi-walled nanotubes, nanotube ropes, carbon whiskers, and a combination of these are described. The nanotubes can be carbon or other conductive nanotube-forming materials such as a carbon-doped boron ni... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160494 | Method for fabricating a hard cover for an article A method for facilitating the fabrication of a hard cover for an article is provided. The method includes positioning shrinkable material over at least a portion of the article and shrinking the shrinkable material to form a fitted cover for the portion of the artic... | 01/09/2007 |
| 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 the fluid to or through the aperture. The electrical means may take ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 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. Accordingly, the method comprises providing a plurality of artificial propriocep... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7094058 | Educational prosthesis device and method for using the same An educational prosthesis device for a wearer of an upper limb prosthesis that includes a grasping device which extends from a distal portion thereof. The device includes an interactive, computerized system for teaching how to use the prosthesis for manual activitie... | 08/22/2006 |
| 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. A first estimator decodes movement plan information from neural signa... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7049732 | Electroactive polymers The present invention relates to transducers, their use and fabrication. The transducers convert between mechanical and electrical energy. Some transducers of the present invention include a pre-strained polymer. The pre-strain improves the conversion between electr... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7045097 | Biologic electrode array with integrated optical detector A biologic electrode array is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A matrix of electrode sites is disposed on the semiconductor substrate. A matrix of optical detectors is disposed beneath the electrode sites in the semiconductor substrate, wherein each electrode si... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041141 | Safety clutch for a prosthetic grip A grip device for an artificial or prosthetic arm, including at least two opposable digits and a drive linkage powered by a drive motor. When the drive motor is powered it enables the two opposable digits to grip. The drive linkage includes a drive and transmission ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7008231 | Catching training apparatus A glove for assisting the user to catch a thrown object with fingers rather than palms, including pressure sensors installed in the palm area of typical receiver gloves (providing a voltage trigger signal used to latch an indicator LED informing the athlete of palm ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7006929 | Signal detecting sensor provided with multi-electrode A sensor capable of simply and quickly measuring the electrical activities of a number of cells simultaneously and a device comprising the sensor and capable of detecting the signal transmission between subject cells are provided. The sensor comprises a plurality of... | 02/28/2006 |
| 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 synapse comprises a nanofabricated aperture (about 50–100 nm in siz... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6969941 | Sensory feedback system for electroactive polymer based transducers A system for obtaining inline sensory feedback from an electroactive polymer based transducer for use in feedback control applications is disclosed. Specifically a method of obtaining sensory feedback from an electroactive polymer based transducer includes the steps... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6966882 | Active muscle assistance 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... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6957107 | Method and apparatus for monitoring and communicating with an implanted medical device A method and apparatus for communicating with and monitoring the operation of a device implanted within a patient. A transceiver capable of being implanted within a patient provides a communication interface between an implanted medical device and a monitor external... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6952809 | Method and apparatus for navigating a windowed operating environment A person having one or more implanted or surface attached electrodes navigates a window environment. Signals from the electrodes are attached to input circuits in a control circuit which includes a sequential digital control circuit. The control circuit is coupled t... | 10/04/2005 |
| 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 machine, which transitions between cognitive states based on transition r... | 10/04/2005 |
| 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 example, a glucose oxidase enzyme. The buffer may be a bicarbonate so... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6918936 | Thermoplastic liner blank A soft and elastic prosthetic liner blank for customizing to an individual user is formed from thermoplastic material and molded to a hollow, generally rotation symmetric shape having at least one radial dimension. The liner blank has an open proximal end for insert... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6918622 | Robot hand and robot hand finger A robot hand finger makes a hooking movement similar to that of the human fingers with less number of driving units by installing a 4-joint link. A robot hand includes several fingers and 4-joint link in order to implement a horizontal movement of the fingers. A rob... | 07/19/2005 |
| 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 connected to the second intermediate portion. The prosthesis further include... | 05/24/2005 |
| 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 element(s), and control element(s) connected to the actuator element(s)... | 05/25/2004 |
| 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 bidirectionally. By communicating between the implantable devices couple... | 02/24/2004 |
| 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 provide reliable digit control. The extracted commands can be us... | 12/09/2003 |
| 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 places energy is delivered onto the interior surfaces of t... | 10/21/2003 |
| 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 directed to the development of rehabilitative (i.e. prost... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6109852 | Soft actuators and artificial muscles A chemical (coating and reduction)/mechanical/electrical treatment of ion-exchange materials (preferably ion-exchange membranes) to convert them to artificial muscles. The figure is a perspective view of an actuator of the invention showing the treated me... | 08/29/2000 |
