Class 623/63 - Arm or torso initiated finger actuation

Subclass of Class 623 - Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or aids and accessories therefor
Definition: Subject matter in which an artificial digit of a human hand
No. of patents: 27
Last issue date: 03/11/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7341295	Prehensor device and improvements of same A prehensor is provided comprising embodiments of a variable mechanical advantage mechanism, the prehensor including a first mechanical advantage for sizing an object, and a second mechanical advantage for gripping the object. Embodiments of the variable mechanical ...	03/11/2008
7303776	Automated food processing system and method An automated food processing system and method that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, such as an individual portion-sized container. The system includes separate automated modules for dispensing, frying and packaging the food. ...	12/04/2007
7156819	Flexion and extension device An orthotic device may be utilized to promote flexion or extension of a patient's wrist. At least one support member having a pivotal portion may be angularly positioned through the use of a tensioning member in conjunction with a hinge to effect the desired therape...	01/02/2007
7025454	Extended depth of field optics for human vision The present invention provides extended depth of field to human eyes by modifying contact lenses, intraocular implants, and/or the surface of the eye itself. This may be accomplished by applying selected phase variations to these optical elements (e.g., by varying s...	04/11/2006
6867253	Tear resistant, crystalline midblock copolymer gels and articles Novel gels and articles are formed from one or more multiblock copolymers having at least one block segment of poly(ethylene) and selected amounts of one or more low viscosity plasticizers, said gels having an amount of crystallinity, glassy components, selected amo...	03/15/2005
6736855	Traction bandage A bandage which may be used for the forearm or as an upper arm triple traction bandage includes a bandage strap (3) that engages a ring (2) to form a loop. At least one elastic bandage strap (4) engages the ring (2) and encloses a cable (...	05/18/2004
6010536	Low-energy sequential-action prehensor A voluntary close mechanical grasping device suitable for use in robotics or as a prehensor for body-power prosthetic equipment provides an energy efficient two stage process for sizing and gripping an object and a holding assist capability for assisting ...	01/04/2000
5800571	Locking mechanism for voluntary closing prosthetic prehensor A voluntary closing prosthetic prehensor includes a locking mechanism which may be locked into any position, and released with a small amount of force. With locking enabled, the prehensor opens and closes normally until the user applies sufficient tension...	09/01/1998
5800572	Arm socket and attached hand prosthesis An arm socket and attached hand prosthesis. The socket has a gate in an anterior wall making the socket easy to put on and allowing the user to adjust the pads on the interior of the socket to changes in the shape of the residuum or the amount of padding ...	09/01/1998
5480454	Control system for prosthetic devices A control system and method for prosthetic devices is provided. The control system comprises a transducer for receiving movement from a body part for generating a sensing signal associated with that movement. The sensing signal is processed by a linearize...	01/02/1996
5458655	Control method for prostehetic devices A control system and method for prosthetic devices is provided. The control system comprises a transducer for receiving movement from a body part for generating a sensing signal associated with that movement. The sensing signal is processed by a linearize...	10/17/1995
5376128	Control system for prosthetic devices A control system and method for prosthetic devices is provided. The control system comprises a transducer for receiving movement from a body part for generating a sensing signal associated with that movement. The sensing signal is processed by a linearize...	12/27/1994
5286228	Toy mechanical hand A child's toy is a mechanical hand having at least articulated fingers, and perhaps an articulated thumb, associated with a palm section. A control compartment attached to and extending from the palm section includes fingertip controls which selectively m...	02/15/1994
5080681	Hand with conformable grasp A mechanical hand comprising a housing with a first sliding actuation member and second sliding actuation member, at least two elongate, bendable members comprising a proximal phalanx and a distal phalanx, a relatively stationary member attached to the ho...	01/14/1992
5062860	Prosthetic attachment An attachment for a prosthetic forearm useful to assist amputees in playing a stringed instrument is disclosed. The attached includes a chord finger that is adapted to extend across all of the strings of the instrument, and a note finger adapted to contac...	11/05/1991
5021065	Rotationally actuated prosthetic helping hand A prosthetic device for below-the-elbow amputees having a cuff, a stem, a housing, two hook-like fingers, an elastic band for holding the fingers together, and a brace. The fingers are pivotally mounted on a housing that is secured to the amputee's upper ...	06/04/1991
5020388	Wire guide apparatus for wire-driven mechanism A wire guide apparatus for a wire driven mechanism includes an arm stem member, an arm end member having a hand section, a joint section for rotatably coupling the arm end member to the arm stem member, a wire guide pulley, and a device for bending the ar...	06/04/1991
4990162	Rotary hand prosthesis The present invention is a prosthetic prehensor with two members extending in the same direction. One of the members rotates about a parallel axis removed from the first member until it contacts the first member. In the preferred embodiment, the two membe...	02/05/1991
4944765	Prosthetic drive device for rotatable tool An artificial arm device having a prosthetic member adapted to be affixed to an arm segment for movement therewith, a tool drive device affixed to the prosthetic member and having a tool holder rotatably mounted thereon, a lever engaging the tool holder, ...	07/31/1990
4923477	Prosthesis drive A prosthesis drive, especially for a hand prosthesis, can rapidly approach the grippers until resistance is sensed and then apply an increased force to the object. For this purpose, two electric motors drive selectively the respective planetary gearing in...	05/08/1990
4865613	Laterally operative cosmetic hand The function and advantages of a split hook and a mechanical hand are combined into a single unit obviating the complex and difficult process of interchanging hook and hand units while at the same time providing the dexterity of a hook for grasping and ma...	09/12/1989
4685924	Prehensile thumb and finger prosthesis A prosthesis of the hand and including a thumb and at least one finger, and other fingers as may be required, and a forearm socket, and comprised of at least said one finger articulated and biased in opposition to an adjustably fixed thumb, thereby provid...	08/11/1987
4291421	Hand and forearm prostheses A prosthesis of the hand and including as many finger members thereof as may be required and the forearm as well, and comprised of an articulated thumb and one or more opposed fingers motivated by angular movement of the upper arm relative to the lower ar...	09/29/1981
4258441	Dual operated lateral thumb hand prosthesis A hand and lower arm prosthesis is provided for amputees who have the amputation stump of the lower arm muscularly connected to the upper arm, the prosthesis including a lateral thumb pinch utilizing a key grip with spring closure force connected to the u...	03/31/1981
4167044	Means for actuating artificial or disabled arm members A means for actuating artificial or disabled arm members is described. The control mechanism may be either used to control the operation of an artificial hand or a prosthesis attached to a disabled arm. The prosthesis comprises a wrist-engaging portion ha...	09/11/1979
4094016	Artificial hand and forearm An artificial hand and forearm comprises an elongated housing open at its rear end adapted to receive the stub of a human forearm and adjacent upper arm, adapted for securing thereto. A plate within the housing pivotally mounts a series of finger assembli...	06/13/1978
4084267	Drive for an orthosis or a prosthesis A movable limb rehabilitation device such as an orthosis or prosthesis part is connected to a drive by a transmission which converts rotary into linear reciprocatory motion. The transmission includes a cylinder coupled to the drive for rotation therewith ...	04/18/1978

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Class 623/63 - Arm or torso initiated finger actuation