Intelligent prosthetic socket system with active user feedback interface and real time prosthesis diagnostics

a prosthetic socket and user feedback technology, applied in the field of biomechatronics, can solve the problems of affecting the diagnostic accuracy of prosthetic devices, affecting the quality of prosthetic devices,

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-09-19
5280 PROSTHETICS
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However, there is a class of patients for whom maintaining an effective bond between limb and socket is a continual and ever evolving challenge.
And for others, changes in their type of activity (e.g., running versus walking) cause the coupling between socket and limb to degrade.
Of these more advances pumps / controllers, some are able to gather limited data regarding wear which can be accessed through the use of special test equipment typically at a prosthetic specialist's facility.
In addition, because these devices are either carried or mounted external to a prosthetic socket, additional manufacturing requirements are imposed on a socket (e.g., ports for connection of air hoses and electrical leads), and the pumps / controllers themselves are subject to damage due to their exposure to contaminants and unanticipated accidents.
Furthermore, the present inventors have observed that the amount of data that is currently gathered by these devices is woefully lacking.
As a result, the patient's prosthetic experience is problematic.

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[0029]The following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the present invention as provided within the context of a particular application and its requirements. Various modifications to the preferred embodiment will, however, be apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments shown and described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features herein disclosed.

[0030]In view of the above background discussion on present day prosthetic devices and associated techniques employed within the field to reliably and effectively provide for adequate sealing and patient comfort, a discussion of present day approaches for maintaining a seal between a prosthetic device (e.g., a prosthetic leg) and a patient's residual limb will be presented with...

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An apparatus is provided for use with a prosthetic system. The apparatus includes a housing that is disposed within a prosthetic socket. The housing has a vacuum pump and a switch. The a vacuum pump is actuated to maintain a negative air pressure within the prosthetic socket. The switch is configured to allow a user to operate the vacuum pump.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of the following U.S. non-provisional patent application.SERIALFILINGNUMBERDATETITLE13186613Jul. 20,INTELLIGENT PROSTHETIC SOCKET SYSTEM(AE.0104)2011WITH ACTIVE USER FEEDBACK INTERFACEAND REAL TIME PROSTHESIS DIAGNOSTICS[0002]U.S. Non-provisional patent application Ser. No. 13 / 186,613 claims the benefit of the following U.S. Provisional applications.SERIALFILINGNUMBERDATETITLE61366012Jul. 20,INTERNAL SOCKET MOUNTED PROSTHETIC(AE.0103)2010VACUUM PUMP CONTROLLER AND DISPLAY61388322Sep. 30,INTELLIGENT PROSTHETIC SOCKET SYSTEM(AE.0104)2010WITH ACTIVE USER FEEDBACK INTERFACEAND REAL TIME PROSTHESIS DIAGNOSTICSBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]This invention relates in general to the field of biomechatronics, and more particularly to a prosthetic system having a vacuum pump disposed therein.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]Prosthetics and prosthetic limbs have been use...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F2/80A61F2/68
CPCA61B5/4851A61F2002/769A61F2/60A61F2/68A61F2/70A61F2/80A61F2002/705A61F2002/707A61F2002/747A61F2002/7625A61F2002/763A61F2002/7635A61F2002/764A61F2002/7665A61F2002/802A61F2002/805A61F2002/689A61F2002/7615A61F2002/765A61F2/54A61F2/74
Inventor ACCINI, CLINTKAESSNER, MICHAEL L.HECK, ROYCE
Owner 5280 PROSTHETICS
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