09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Software to enable access to patient data through prosthetic
or orthotic devices; software to allow real time access to
patient data; mobile application software to enable access
to patient data through prosthetic or orthotic devices;
mobile application software to allow real-time access to
patient data.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable software to enable access to patient data through prosthetic or orthotic devices; downloadable software to allow real time access to patient data; downloadable mobile application software to enable access to patient data through prosthetic or orthotic devices; downloadable mobile application software to allow real-time access to patient data.
5.
ORTHOTIC KNEE CONTROL DEVICE FOR PROVIDING EASE OF MOVEMENT
Embodiments herein discloses an orthotic knee control device providing ease of movement. The orthotic knee control device includes a hydraulic piston connected with a hydraulic chamber, accumulator spring(s) connected with an accumulator chamber, a non-return valve connected in between the hydraulic chamber and the accumulator chamber. The non-return valve allows the flow of an oil from the accumulator chamber to the hydraulic chamber and does not allow the flow of the oil from the hydraulic chamber to the accumulator chamber. Further, the orthotic knee control device includes a motorized valve connected between the hydraulic chamber and the accumulator chamber. Further, the accumulator springs apply pressure to the hydraulic piston, to resist flexion of a knee joint and to aid extension of the knee joint.
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
Prostheses; orthoses; artificial limbs; artificial knees,
feet, ankles and skin covering; prosthetic liners and socks;
prosthetic sockets; orthopaedic footwear; prosthetic and
orthotic footwear; orthopaedic apparatus and appliances;
apparatus for medical rehabilitation; parts and fittings for
the aforesaid goods.
Prostheses; orthoses; artificial limbs; artificial knees,
feet, ankles and skin covering; prosthetic liners and socks;
prosthetic sockets; orthopaedic footwear; prosthetic and
orthotic footwear; orthopaedic apparatus and appliances;
rehabilitation apparatus; parts and fittings for the
aforesaid goods.
joint prostheses; limb prostheses, namely, legs, knees, ankles and feet prostheses; orthoses for legs, knees, ankles and feet; artificial limbs; artificial knees, feet, ankles; cushion liners for prosthetic limbs; compression socks for medical or therapeutic use; prosthetic sockets used to fasten prosthetic limbs to the body; orthopaedic footwear; prosthetic limbs in the nature of feet and orthopaedic footwear; orthopedic supports; orthopedic braces for legs, knees, ankles, and feet; orthopedic devices for diagnostic and therapeutic use; body rehabilitation apparatus for medical purposes; structural parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
joint prostheses; limb prostheses, namely, legs, knees, ankles and feet prostheses; orthoses for legs, knees, ankles and feet; artificial limbs; artificial knees, feet, and ankles; cushion liners for prosthetic limbs; compression socks for medical or therapeutic use; prosthetic sockets used to fasten prosthetic limbs to the body; orthopaedic footwear; prosthetic limbs in the nature of feet and orthopaedic footwear; orthopedic supports; orthopedic braces for legs, knees, ankles, and feet; orthopedic devices for diagnostic and therapeutic use; body rehabilitation apparatus for medical purposes; structural parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
A lower limb prosthesis comprises an attachment section (10), a shin section (12), a foot section (14), a knee joint (16) pivotally connecting the attachment section (10) and the shin section (12), and an ankle joint (22) pivotally connecting the shin section (12) and the foot section (14). The knee joint includes a dynamically adjustable knee flexion control device (18) for damping knee flexion. The prosthesis further comprises a plurality of sensors (52, 53, 54, 85, 87) each arranged to generate sensor signals indicative of at least one respective kinetic or kinematic parameter of locomotion or of walking environment, and an electronic control system (100) coupled to the sensors (52, 53, 54, 85, 87) and to the knee flexion control device (18) in order dynamically and automatically to modify the flexion control setting of the knee joint (16) in response to signals from the sensors. When the inclination sensor signals indicate descent of a downward incline, the damping resistance of the knee flexion control device (18) is set to a first level during a major part of the stance phase of the gait cycle and to a second, lower level during a major part of the swing phase of the gait cycle. During an interval including a latter part of the stance phase, the knee flexion control device (18) is adjusted so that the damping resistance to knee flexion is between the first and second levels.
A prosthesis suspension system comprises a socket for receiving a residual limb, a locking liner having a locking pin for attaching the liner to the socket and a sealing cap disposed between the locking line and the socket. The system further comprises a gap between a skirt of the sealing cap and an interior wall of the socket in which the skirt of the sealing cap is able to move between first and second positions.
A lower limb prosthesis comprises a foot component and an ankle unit pivotally mounted to the foot component. The ankle unit comprises an ankle joint mechanism comprising a hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly for providing hydraulic damping whenever the ankle joint flexes, and a vacuum mechanism comprising a pneumatic piston and cylinder assembly for generating a vacuum. The hydraulic and pneumatic piston and cylinder assemblies are arranged such that the vacuum mechanism generates a vacuum during plantar-flexion of the ankle unit.
A lower limb prosthesis comprises a knee chassis (10), a shin carrier (20) pivotally connected to the knee chassis (10) and a piston and cylinder assembly (30, 40) pivotally connected to the knee chassis (10) and the shin carrier (20). The piston and cylinder assembly (30, 40) comprises a piston assembly (40) comprising a piston (40) mounted on a piston rod (42), a cylinder body (32B) having a cavity (46) defining a cylinder within which the piston (44) is arranged to reciprocate along the piston and cylinder assembly axis, and a foot component attachment means (36) for attaching a foot component to the piston and cylinder assembly (30, 40).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer software and programs for medical purposes;
computer software and programs for sporting and training
purposes; computer software and programs for the storage,
monitoring and transfer of performance data; computer
software and programs for prostheses, orthoses, orthotics,
artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and
rehabilitation apparatus and appliances; micro processors. Prostheses; orthoses; artificial limbs; artificial knees,
feet, ankles and skin covering; prosthetic liners and socks;
prosthetic sockets; orthopaedic footwear; prosthetic and
orthotic footwear; orthopaedic apparatus and appliances;
rehabilitation apparatus; parts and fittings for the
aforesaid goods.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Integrated downloadable computer software and programs for controlling lower-extremity orthoses for medical purposes; downloadable computer software and programs for analyzing the physical performance of individuals during sporting and training purposes; downloadable computer software and programs for the storage, monitoring and transfer of performance data; downloadable computer software and programs for controlling, configuring, fitting and monitoring prostheses, orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and rehabilitation apparatus and appliances; micro processors Prostheses for legs, knees, ankles and feet; lower-extremity prostheses for replacement of legs, knees, ankles and feet; orthoses for legs, knees, ankles and feet; lower-extremity orthoses for replacement of legs, knees, ankles and feet; artificial limbs; padding especially for use with artificial knees, feet and ankles to protect skin from abrasions; prosthetic liners and socks, namely cushion liners for prosthetic limbs and glide socks especially adapted for prosthetic feet; orthopaedic apparatus and appliances, namely shock absorbers, socket and structural adapters; component parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
16.
Prosthesis suspension liner sealing cap and prosthesis suspension system
A prosthesis suspension system comprises a socket for receiving a residual limb, a locking liner having a locking pin for attaching the liner to the socket and a sealing cap disposed between the locking line and the socket. The system further comprises a gap between a skirt of the sealing cap and an interior wall of the socket in which the skirt of the sealing cap is able to move between first and second positions.
A seal (24) for a suspension liner (30) comprises a tubular substrate having an axis and a plurality of fins (26) projecting radially from the substrate. The tubular substrate has an axis and the fins (26) nm reciprocate axially as they nm peripherally around the substrate. The seal (26) may be mounted on the suspension (30) liner or fins may be integrally formed on the outer surface of the liner.
A prosthetic ankle and foot combination has an ankle joint mechanism constructed to allow damped rotational movement of a foot component relative to a shin component. The mechanism provides a continuous hydraulically damped range of ankle motion during walking with dynamically variable damping resistances, and with independent variation of damping resistances in the plantar-flexion and dorsi-flexion directions. An electronic control system coupled to the ankle joint mechanism includes at least one sensor for generating signals indicative of a kinetic or kinematic parameter of locomotion, the mechanism and the control system being arranged such that the damping resistances effective over the range of motion of the ankle are adapted automatically in response to such signals. Single and dual piston hydraulic damping arrangements are disclosed, including arrangements allowing independent heel-height adjustment.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Computer software and programs for medical purposes;
computer software and programs for sporting and training
purposes; computer software and programs for the storage,
monitoring and transfer of performance data; computer
software and programs for prostheses, orthoses, orthotics,
artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and
rehabilitation apparatus and appliances. Scientific and technological services and research and
design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research
services; design and development of computer software for
medical, sporting and training purposes, for the storage,
monitoring and transfer of performance data, for prostheses,
orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus
and appliances and rehabilitation apparatus and appliances;
information and advisory services relating to all the
aforementioned services.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Computer software and programs for medical purposes;
computer software and programs for training purposes;
computer software and programs for the storage, monitoring
and transfer of performance data; computer software and
programs for prostheses, orthoses, orthotics, artificial
limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and
rehabilitation apparatus and appliances. Scientific and technological services and research and
design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research
services; design and development of computer software for
medical and training purposes, for the storage, monitoring
and transfer of performance data, for prostheses, orthoses,
orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and
appliances and rehabilitation apparatus and appliances;
information and advisory services relating to all the
aforementioned services.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Computer software and programs for medical purposes;
computer software and programs for sporting and training
purposes; computer software and programs for the storage,
monitoring and transfer of performance data; computer
software and programs for prostheses, orthoses, orthotics,
artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and
rehabilitation apparatus and appliances. Scientific and technological services and research and
design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research
services; design and development of computer software for
medical, sporting and training purposes, for the storage,
monitoring and transfer of performance data, for prostheses,
orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus
and appliances and rehabilitation apparatus and appliances;
information and advisory services relating to all the
aforementioned services.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Computer software; computer programmes; electronic
publications, downloadable; scientific, and teaching
apparatus and instruments; USB flash drives, compact discs,
DVDs and other digital recording media; parts and fittings
for the aforesaid goods. Scientific and technological services and research and
design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research
services; design and development of computer software;
information and advisory services relating to all the
aforementioned services.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable and recorded computer software for designing and fitting prostheses, orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and rehabilitation apparatus and appliances; downloadable and recorded computer programmes for designing and fitting prostheses, orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and rehabilitation apparatus and appliances; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of news articles in the field of prostheses, orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and rehabilitation apparatus and appliances; pre-recorded USB flash drives, compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media in the nature of audio and video recordings in the field of prostheses, orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and rehabilitation apparatus and appliances Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, namely, medical research and design in the fields of prostheses, orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopedic apparatus and appliances and medical rehabilitation apparatus and appliances; industrial analysis and research services in the field of prostheses, orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopedic apparatus and appliances and medical rehabilitation apparatus and appliances; providing information and advisory services in the field of information technology relating to all the aforementioned services
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable and recorded computer software and computer programs for creating an interface for a user to manipulate a prosthetic device for medical purposes; downloadable and recorded computer software and computer programs for training purposes in the field of manipulating prosthetic devices; downloadable and recorded computer software and computer programs for the storage, monitoring and transfer of performance data; downloadable and recorded computer software and computer programs for manipulating prostheses, orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and rehabilitation apparatus and appliances Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, namely, medical research and design in the field of prostheses, orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and rehabilitation apparatus and appliances; industrial analysis and research services in the field of prostheses, orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and rehabilitation apparatus and appliances; design and development of computer software for medical and training purposes, for the storage, monitoring and transfer of performance data, and for prostheses, orthoses, orthotics, artificial limbs, orthopaedic apparatus and appliances and rehabilitation apparatus and appliances; information and advisory services in the field of information technology relating to all the aforementioned services
A prosthesis comprises a housing(100); a piston (221) and piston rod (222) housed within a cylinder of the housing(100); and a pump (244) mounted on and partially within the housing(100). The housing (100) is a unitary piece and comprises a plurality of passages (151, 152, 153, 154) connecting the cylinder to the part of the housing (100) where the pump (244) is mounted.
Prosthetic Limb Socket A prosthetic limb socket (1) comprises a rigid support member (3) comprising a distal base portion (5) and a plurality of support portions (7, 9) extending proximally from the base portion (5), a plurality of adjustable panels (13A, 13P) disposed between the support portions (7, 9) of the support member (3) and cords (15D, 15P) for adjusting a radial position of the panels relative to the support portions. The cords (15D, 15P) may be manually tightened or tightened by means of motor. Sensors (21)are deployed to provide for automatic adjustment of the position of the panels (13A, 13P) relative to the support portions (7, 9).
A prosthetic ankle has an ankle joint body (10A) constituting a shin component and a foot component (12). The ankle joint body (10A) is pivotally connected to the foot component (12) by a first pivotal connection (14) defining a medial-lateral ankle joint flexion axis. The ankle joint body (10A) also forms the cylinder of an ankle joint piston and cylinder assembly with a superior-inferior central axis, the cylinder housing a piston (16) with upper and lower piston rods (16A, 16B). The lower piston rod (16B) is pivotally connected to the foot component (12) at a second pivotal connection (18). As the ankle joint body (10A) pivots about the ankle joint flexion axis, the piston (16) moves substantially linearly in the cylinder formed by the ankle joint body. The cylinder is divided into upper and lower chambers (20A, 20B). These chambers are linked by an hydraulic circuit (22) incorporating passages (22A, 22B) in the ankle joint body (10A), and an energy conversion device in the form of a slave piston and cylinder assembly (24) having a piston (24P) and piston rods (24R) which project beyond the cylinder (24C) of the assembly (24).
A self-aligning prosthetic foot and ankle assembly has an ankle unit pivotally mounting a foot component. The ankle unit contains a hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly having a piston which is linearly movable within a cylinder. The axis of the cylinder is coincident with a shin axis defined by a shin connection interface on the ankle unit. Bypass passages containing damping resistance control valves provide continuous hydraulic damping of dorsi and plantar ankle flexion, the unit being such that, over the major part of the range of damped movement, there is no resilient biasing in either the dorsi or the plantar direction. This confers a number of advantages, including stabilisation of standing, balance control, and improved stair-walking and ramp-walking.
Prostheses for feet, ankles and legs; orthoses for feet, ankles and legs; artificial limbs; artificial knees and ankles; component parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
Prostheses; orthoses; artificial limbs; artificial knees,
feet, ankles and skin covering; prosthetic liners and socks;
prosthetic sockets; orthopaedic footwear; prosthetic and
orthotic footwear; orthopaedic apparatus and appliances;
rehabilitation apparatus; parts and fittings for the
aforesaid goods.
32.
PROSTHESIS SUSPENSION LINER SEALING CAP AND PROSTHESIS SUSPENSION SYSTEM
A prosthesis suspension system comprises a socket (43) for receiving a residual limb (45), a locking liner (1) having a locking pin (47) for attaching the liner to the socket and a sealing cap (3) disposed between the locking line and the socket. The system further comprises a gap (65) between a skirt (390) of the sealing cap and an interior wall (63) of the socket in which the skirt of the sealing cap is able to move between first and second positions.
Prostheses, namely, lower limb prostheses, foot prostheses, joint prostheses, and bone prostheses; orthoses, namely, orthotics for the feet, orthotics for the hands, insoles, helmets, ankle braces, and spinal braces; artificial limbs; artificial knees, feet, ankles and skin covering for surgical purposes; prosthetic liners and socks; prosthetic sockets; orthopaedic footwear; prosthetic and orthotic footwear; orthopaedic apparatus and appliances, namely, shock absorbers, socket and structural adapters; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
34.
Lower limb prosthesis comprising a hydraulic damping and a vacuum generating mechanism
A lower limb prosthesis comprises a foot component and an ankle unit pivotally mounted to the foot component. The ankle unit comprises an ankle joint mechanism comprising a hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly for providing hydraulic damping whenever the ankle joint flexes, and a vacuum mechanism comprising a pneumatic piston and cylinder assembly for generating a vacuum. The hydraulic and pneumatic piston and cylinder assemblies are arranged such that the vacuum mechanism generates a vacuum during plantar-flexion of the ankle unit.
A seal (24) for a suspension liner (30) comprises a tubular substrate having an axis and a plurality of fins (26) projecting radially from the substrate. The tubular substrate has an axis and the fins (26) run reciprocate axially as they run peripherally around the substrate. The seal (26) may be mounted on the suspension (30) liner or fins may be integrally formed on the outer surface of the liner.
A self-aligning prosthetic foot and ankle assembly has an ankle unit pivotally mounting a foot component. The ankle unit contains a hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly having a piston which is linearly movable within a cylinder. The axis of the cylinder is coincident with a shin axis defined by a shin connection interface on the ankle unit. Bypass passages containing damping resistance control valves provide continuous hydraulic damping of dorsi and plantar ankle flexion, the unit being such that, over the major part of the range of damped movement, there is no resilient biasing in either the dorsi or the plantar direction. This confers a number of advantages, including stabilization of standing, balance control, and improved stair-walking and ramp-walking.
A lower limb prosthesis (10) comprises a foot component (12) and an ankle unit (16) pivotally mounted to the foot component (12). The ankle unit (16) comprises an ankle joint mechanism (18) comprising a hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly for providing hydraulic damping whenever the ankle joint flexes, and a vacuum mechanism (20) comprising a pneumatic piston and cylinder assembly for generating a vacuum. The hydraulic and pneumatic piston and cylinder assemblies are arranged such that the vacuum mechanism generates a vacuum during plantar-flexion of the ankle unit (16).
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44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Prostheses; orthoses; artificial limbs; artificial knees,
feet, ankles and skin covering; prosthetic liners and socks;
prosthetic sockets; orthopaedic footwear; prosthetic and
orthotic footwear; orthopaedic apparatus and appliances;
body rehabilitation apparatus for medical purposes; parts
and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Scientific and technological services and research and
design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research
services; design and development of computer software;
information and advisory services relating to all the
aforementioned services. Medical services; medical clinic services; fitting of
prostheses, orthoses, artificial limbs and prosthetic
sockets; consultancy services relating to prosthetic and
orthotic implants; information and advisory services
relating to all the aforementioned services.
A prosthetic ankle and foot combination has an ankle joint mechanism constructed to allow damped rotational movement of a foot component relative to a shin component. The mechanism provides a continuous hydraulically damped range of ankle motion during walking with dynamically variable damping resistances, and with independent variation of damping resistances in the plantar-flexion and dorsi-flexion directions. An electronic control system coupled to the ankle joint mechanism includes at least one sensor for generating signals indicative of a kinetic or kinematic parameter of locomotion, the mechanism and the control system being arranged such that the damping resistances effective over the range of motion of the ankle are adapted automatically in response to such signals. Single and dual piston hydraulic damping arrangements are disclosed, including arrangements allowing independent heel-height adjustment.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
(1) Prostheses, namely lower limb prostheses, foot prostheses, joint prostheses, and bone prostheses; artificial limbs; artificial knees, feet, ankles and skin covering; prosthetic liners and socks; prosthetic sockets; orthopaedic footwear; prosthetic footwear; orthopaedic apparatus and appliances, namely shock absorbers, socket and structural adapters; parts and fittings for prostheses, artificial limbs, prosthetic liners, prosthetic sockets, orthopaedic footwear, shock absorbers, socket and structural adaptors. (1) Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, in the field of prosthetics and orthotics; industrial analysis and research services, in the field of prosthetics and orthotics; design and development of computer software; information and advisory services relating to all the aforementioned services
(2) Medical services, namely physical rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy; clinic services, namely medical clinics and management of health care clinics of others; fitting of prostheses, orthoses, artificial limbs and prosthetic sockets; consultancy services relating to prosthetic and orthotic implants; information and advisory services relating to all the aforementioned services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
[ Prostheses for legs, knees, ankles, and feet; orthoses for legs, knees, feet, ankles, elbows and spine; ] prosthetic liners and socks, namely, liners for prosthetic limbs [ ; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods ] [ Scientific and technological services, namely, industrial analysis, namely, performance of chemical analyses, industrial research, research and design, and design and development of computer software, relating to prostheses, orthoses, artificial limbs, artificial knees, feet, ankles and skin covering, prosthetic liners and socks, prosthetic sockets, orthopaedic footwear, prosthetic and orthotic footwear, information and advisory services relating to all the aforementioned services ] [ Medical services; medical clinic services; fitting of prostheses, orthoses, artificial limbs and prosthetic sockets; consultancy services relating to prosthetic and orthotic implants; information and advisory services relating to all the aforementioned services ]
A prosthetic ankle has an ankle joint body (10A) constituting a shin component and a foot component (12). The ankle joint body (10A) is pivotally connected to the foot component (12) by a first pivotal connection (14) defining a medial-lateral ankle joint flexion axis. The ankle joint body (10A) also forms the cylinder of an ankle joint piston and cylinder assembly with a superior-inferior central axis, the cylinder housing a piston (16) with upper and lower piston rods (16A, 16B). The lower piston rod (16B) is pivotally connected to the foot component (12) at a second pivotal connection (18). As the ankle joint body (10A) pivots about the ankle joint flexion axis, the piston (16) moves substantially linearly in the cylinder formed by the ankle joint body. The cylinder is divided into upper and lower chambers (20A, 20B). These chambers are linked by an hydraulic circuit (22) incorporating passages (22A, 22B) in the ankle joint body (10A), and an energy conversion device in the form of a slave piston and cylinder assembly (24) having a piston (24P) and piston rods (24R) which project beyond the cylinder (24C) of the assembly (24).
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Goods & Services
Wheelchairs; manual wheelchairs; electrically operated
wheelchairs; electric motors for wheelchairs; motorised
wheelchairs; arm rests for wheelchairs; mobility
conveyances; wheelchair wheels; wheelchair cushions;
wheelchair pads; mobility vehicles; mobility products;
wheelchair harnesses; wheelchair belts; tyres for
wheelchairs; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
A lower limb prosthesis comprises an attachment section (10), a shin section (12), a foot section (14), a knee joint (16) pivotally connecting the attachment section (10) and the shin section (12), and an ankle joint (22) pivotally connecting the shin section (12) and the foot section (14). The knee joint includes a dynamically adjustable knee flexion control device (18) for damping knee flexion. The prosthesis further comprises a plurality of sensors (52, 53, 54, 85, 87) each arranged to generate sensor signals indicative of at least one respective kinetic or kinematic parameter of locomotion or of walking environment, and an electronic control system (100) coupled to the sensors (52, 53, 54, 85, 87) and to the knee flexion control device (18) in order dynamically and automatically to modify the flexion control setting of the knee joint (16) in response to signals from the sensors. When the inclination sensor signals indicate descent of a downward incline, the damping resistance of the knee flexion control device (18) is set to a first level during a major part of the stance phase of the gait cycle and to a second, lower level during a major part of the swing phase of the gait cycle. During an interval including a latter part of the stance phase, the knee flexion control device (18) is adjusted so that the damping resistance to knee flexion is between the first and second levels.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Wheelchairs; manual wheelchairs; electrically operated wheelchairs; electric motors for wheelchairs; motorised wheelchairs; arm rests for wheelchairs; mobility conveyances; wheelchair wheels; wheelchair cushions; wheelchair pads; mobility vehicles; mobility products; wheelchair harnesses; wheelchair belts; tyres for wheelchairs; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
Lower-extremity prostheses for the replacement of the legs, knees, ankles, and feet with integrated computer control of knee and foot, for which a prescription is required
A prosthetic foot and ankle assembly includes a foot component and an ankle joint mounted thereto and having a fixed range of dorsi-plantar flexion. The ankle joint includes a joint mechanism in the form of a hydraulic linear piston and cylinder assembly having a pair of chambers on opposite sides of the piston to provide hydraulic damping continuously over the range of dorsi-plantar flexion. The joint mechanism further includes a valve arrangement controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid between the chambers. The valve arrangement includes first and second adjustable valves for independently controlling dorsi-flexion damping resistance and plantar-flexion damping resistance respectively. The joint mechanism includes a first flexion limiter that limits dorsi-flexion of the joint mechanism to a dorsi-flexion limit and a second flexion limiter that limits plantar-flexion of the joint mechanism to a plantar-flexion limit, thereby defining the fixed range of dorsi-plantar flexion.
A prosthetic foot and ankle assembly includes a foot component and an ankle joint mounted thereto and having a fixed range of dorsi-plantar flexion. The ankle joint includes a joint mechanism in the form of a hydraulic linear piston and cylinder assembly having a pair of chambers on opposite sides of the piston to provide hydraulic damping continuously over the range of dorsi-plantar flexion. The joint mechanism further includes a valve arrangement controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid between the chambers. The valve arrangement includes first and second adjustable valves for independently controlling dorsi-flexion damping resistance and plantar-flexion damping resistance respectively. The joint mechanism includes a first flexion limiter that limits dorsi-flexion of the joint mechanism to a dorsi-flexion limit and a second flexion limiter that limits plantar-flexion of the joint mechanism to a plantar-flexion limit, thereby defining the fixed range of dorsi-plantar flexion.
A prosthetic ankle has an ankle joint body (10A) constituting a shin component and a foot component (12). The ankle joint body (10A) is pivotally connected to the foot component (12) by a first pivotal connection (14) defining a medial-lateral ankle joint flexion axis. The ankle joint body (10A) also forms the cylinder of an ankle joint piston and cylinder assembly with a superior-inferior central axis, the cylinder housing a piston (16) with upper and lower piston rods (16A, 16B). The lower piston rod (16B) is pivotally connected to the foot component (12) at a second pivotal connection (18). As the ankle joint body (10A) pivots about the ankle joint flexion axis, the piston (16) moves substantially linearly in the cylinder formed by the ankle joint body. The cylinder is divided into upper and lower chambers (20A, 20B). These chambers are linked by an hydraulic circuit (22) incorporating passages (22A, 22B) in the ankle joint body (10A), and an energy conversion device in the form of a slave piston and cylinder assembly (24) having a piston (24P) and piston rods (24R) which project beyond the cylinder (24C) of the assembly (24).
Prostheses; orthoses; artificial limbs; artificial knees,
feet, ankles and skin covering; prosthetic liners and socks;
prosthetic sockets; orthopaedic footwear; prosthetic and
orthotic footwear; orthopaedic apparatus and appliances;
parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
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10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
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Computer software; computer programmes; electronic
publications, downloadable; scientific, and teaching
apparatus and instruments; USB flash drives, compact discs,
DVDs and other digital recording media; parts and fittings
for the aforesaid goods. Prostheses; orthoses; artificial limbs; artificial knees,
feet, ankles and skin covering; prosthetic liners and socks;
prosthetic sockets; orthopaedic footwear; prosthetic and
orthotic footwear; orthopaedic apparatus and appliances;
rehabilitation apparatus; parts and fittings for the
aforesaid goods. Repair services relating to prostheses, orthoses, artificial
limbs and prosthetic sockets; repair services relating to
wheelchairs and rehabilitation apparatus; information and
advisory services relating to all the aforementioned
services. Custom manufacture of prostheses, orthoses, artificial limbs
and prosthetic sockets; custom manufacture of wheelchairs
and rehabilitation apparatus; information and advisory
services relating to all the aforementioned services. Scientific and technological services and research and
design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research
services; design and development of computer software;
information and advisory services relating to all the
aforementioned services. Medical services; clinic services; fitting of prostheses,
orthoses, artificial limbs and prosthetic sockets;
consultancy services relating to prosthetic and orthotic
implants; information and advisory services relating to all
the aforementioned services.
Prostheses; orthoses; artificial limbs; artificial knees,
feet, ankles and skin covering; prosthetic liners and socks;
prosthetic sockets; orthopaedic footwear; prosthetic and
orthotic footwear; orthopaedic apparatus and appliances;
rehabilitation apparatus; parts and fittings for the
aforesaid goods.
A lower limb prosthesis comprises an attachment section (10), a shin section (12), a foot section (14), a knee joint (16) pivotally connecting the attachment section (10) and the shin section (12), and an ankle joint (22) pivotally connecting the shin section (12) and the foot section (14). The knee joint includes a dynamically adjustable knee flexion control device (18) for damping knee flexion. The prosthesis further comprises a plurality of sensors (52, 53, 54, 85, 87) each arranged to generate sensor signals indicative of at least one respective kinetic or kinematic parameter of locomotion or of walking environment, and an electronic control system (100) coupled to the sensors (52, 53, 54, 85, 87) and to the knee flexion control device (18) in order dynamically and automatically to modify the flexion control setting of the knee joint (16) in response to signals from the sensors. When the inclination sensor signals indicate descent of a downward incline, the damping resistance of the knee flexion control device (18) is set to a first level during a major part of the stance phase of the gait cycle and to a second, lower level during a major part of the swing phase of the gait cycle. During an interval including a latter part of the stance phase, the knee flexion control device (18) is adjusted so that the damping resistance to knee flexion is between the first and second levels.
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Prostheses for legs, knees and ankles, feet; orthoses for legs, knees, feet, ankles, [ elbows ] [ and spine; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods ]
Prostheses for feet and ankles; artificial limbs; artificial feet and ankles; socks, namely, glide socks specially adapted for prosthetic feet [ ; structural parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods ]
In a lower limb prosthesis (10) for a transfemoral amputee, the shin portion (12), ankle portion (14) and a forefoot part (17) of the foot portion (16) are formed as integral fibre - reinforced plastics leaf spring component. This integral component is adjustably mounted to a knee joint (22) which has a knee chassis (22A), a cradle (22B) pivotally connected to and depending from the knee chassis, and a flexion control unit (24) in the form of a piston and cylinder assembly interconnecting the knee chassis and the cradle. The shin portion has an elongate resilient section of constant cross - section which is oriented substantially vertically when the prosthesis is in a static standing position. The connection of this resilient section to the knee joint cradle and the arrangement of the cradle is such that the vertical distance between the knee axis of rotation and the location of the connection is less than 25% of the vertical distance between the knee axis and the lowest weight -bearing surface of the foot portion. This maximises the length of the resiliently deflectable part of the shin portion.
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prostheses for [ legs, knees, ] ankles and feet [ orthoses for legs, knees, feet, ankles, elbows and spine; parts and fitting for the aforesaid goods ]
prostheses for [ legs, knees, ] ankles, and feet [ ; orthoses for legs, knees, feet, ankles, elbows and spine; parts and fitting for the aforesaid goods ]
In a lower limb prosthesis an ankle unit has a combination of an hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly providing a continuously damped range of ankle flexion and a resilient telescopic shock absorber. The damping resistance of the piston and cylinder assembly is the predominant resistance to ankle flexion and is provided by a piston (28) which is axially moveable in a cylinder (26) centred on the shin axis. The wall (26W) of the cylinder has a cylindrical outer bearing surface for a sleeve (48) which is translationally displaceable relative to the piston and cylinder assembly according to the axial load, the sleeve being resiliently mounted by a compression spring (52) which extends axially within the sleeve and has an integral end portion (52B) forming an upper bulkhead of the cylinder. The sleeve is also rotatable on the cylinder wall, the spring (52) providing torsional resistance.
A vacuum-assisted suspension device for a lower limb prosthesis secures the prosthesis to a residual body portion. Sandwiched between the residual body portion and an impermeable socket is a flexible liner made of an impermeable material that is porous to allow the transport of air and fluid directly away from the residual body portion to the outer surface of the liner. A fabric distribution layer is located over the liner and between the liner and the socket to allow transmission of such extracted air and fluid laterally over the liner to an evacuation port in the socket. The evacuation port has an associated one-way valve. During use, loading of the socket compresses the flexible liner and air is expelled via the evacuation port. When the load is removed, a vacuum is created directly between the residual body portion and the socket, the vacuum being maintained by the one-way valve.
In a lower limb prosthesis an ankle unit has a combination of an hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly providing a continuously damped range of ankle flexion and a resilient telescopic shock absorber. The damping resistance of the piston and cylinder assembly is the predominant resistance to ankle flexion and is provided by a piston which is axially moveable in a cylinder centered on the shin axis. The wall of the cylinder has a cylindrical outer bearing surface for a sleeve which is translationally displaceable relative to the piston and cylinder assembly according to the axial load, the sleeve being resiliently mounted by a compression spring which extends axially within the sleeve and has an integral end portion forming an upper bulkhead of the cylinder. The sleeve is also rotatable on the cylinder wall, the spring providing torsional resistance.
A prosthetic ankle and foot combination has an ankle joint mechanism constructed to allow damped rotational movement of a foot component relative to a shin component. The mechanism provides a continuous hydraulically damped range of ankle motion during walking with dynamically variable damping resistances, and with independent variation of damping resistances in the plantar-flexion and dorsi-flexion directions. The mechanism also provides for adjustment of a second piston element with respect to a shin component when a first valve is closed and a locking valve is open to adjust a reference angular position independently of the damping function that occurs during walking. An electronic control system coupled to the ankle joint mechanism includes at least one sensor for generating signals indicative of a kinetic or kinematic parameter of locomotion, the mechanism and the control system being arranged such that the damping resistances effective over the range of motion of the ankle are adapted automatically in response to such signals. Single and dual piston hydraulic damping arrangements are disclosed, including arrangements allowing independent heel-height adjustment.
A vacuum-assisted liner system for the socket of a limb prosthesis secures the prosthesis to a residual body portion. A vacuum is created directly between the residual body portion and the socket (8) to hold them together and minimize relative movement between them. The system includes a flexible liner (4) made of an impermeable material, at least a distal part (4D) of the liner being porous to allow the transport of air and fluid directly away from the residual body portion to the outer surface of the liner. A fabric distribution layer (6) is located over the liner (4) and between the liner and the socket (8) to allow transmission of such extracted air and fluid laterally over the liner to an evacuation port (10) in the socket. Also disclosed is a limb apparatus suspension device incorporating the liner system, and a vacuum suspension device which secures a component such as a stamp socket to a residual body portion by creating an evacuated space sealed by intimate contact directly between the socket (8) and a boundary region of the liner (4).
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A self-teaching lower limb prosthesis, for an above-knee amputee, including a dynamically adjustable joint movement control unit arranged to control operation of the joint automatically. A control unit electrically stores a target relationship between a kinetic or kinematic parameter of locomotion and walking speed. The relationship defines a number of values of the parameter associated with different walking speeds. The control unit generates monitoring signals representative of walking speed values and values of the parameter occurring at different walking speeds. An adjustment system adjusts the control unit automatically when the monitoring signals indicate deviation from the target relationship so as to bring the parameters close to that defined by the target relationship.
A prosthetic ankle and foot combination has an ankle joint mechanism constructed to allow damped rotational movement of a foot component relative to a shin component. The mechanism provides a continuous hydraulically damped range of ankle motion during walking with dynamically variable damping resistances, and with independent variation of damping resistances in the plantarflexion and dorsiflexion directions. An electronic control system coupled to the ankle joint mechanism includes at least one sensor for generating signals indicative of a kinetic or kinematic parameter of locomotion and/or walking environment, the mechanism and the control system being arranged such that the damping resistances effective over the range of motion of the ankle are adapted automatically in response to such signals. Single and dual piston hydraulic damping arrangements are disclosed, including arrangements allowing independent heel-height adjustment.
An hydraulic heel-height adjustment device for a lower limb prosthesis has a foot-mounting component (18) for detachably mounting a prosthetic foot and a shin component pivotally connected to the foot-mounting component allowing angular adjustment of the foot-mounting component relative to the shin component about a heel-height adjustment axis. The relative angular position is set by an hydraulic piston (42) and cylinder assembly which has a chamber (40) in the shin component containing a piston (42) arranged to execute a translational movement in the chamber when adjustment is required. A bypass passage interconnects parts of the chamber on opposite sides of the piston, this passage containing a manually operable valve which is spring-biased towards a closed position. The piston has a piston rod pivotally connected to the foot-mounting component by a pivot joint defining a medial-lateral axis parallel to and spaced from the heel-height adjustment axis.
A self-aligning prosthetic foot and ankle assembly has an ankle unit pivotally mounting a foot component. The ankle unit contains a hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly having a piston which is linearly movable within a cylinder. The axis of the cylinder is coincident with a shin axis defined by a shin connection interface on the ankle unit. Bypass passages containing damping resistance control valves provide continuous hydraulic damping of dorsi and plantar ankle flexion, the unit being such that, over the major part of the range of damped movement, there is no resilient biasing in either the dorsi or the plantar direction. This confers a number of advantages, including stabilisation of standing, balance control, and improved stair-walking and ramp-walking.
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A prosthetic knee joint mechanism has an hydraulic load-activated knee-stabilizing device for resisting joint flexion. A rotary piston (34) connected to one part of the mechanism is rotatable within a fluid-filled fluid displacement chamber (18) associated with another part of the mechanism to drive fluid through a fluid passage which contains a main valve (38) which restricts or allows joint flexion according to the position of a valve member within the valve. The valve member is movable towards an open position in response to fluid pressure in the fluid passage upstream of the valve member caused by application of a flexion torque to the knee joint mechanism, movement of the valve member in the direction of the open position being at least resisted by a valve control arrangement actuated by application of the wearer's weight. The weight-responsive valve control arrangement is preferably a weight-responsive pilot valve (32) for hydraulically resisting movement of the valve member of the main valve.
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Prostheses for [ hands, legs, arms and] feet; orthoses for [ hands, legs, arms and ] feet, [ trunk and neck; ] artificial limbs; artificial knees, feet, and ankles; artificial skin covering used to cover prosthetic devices; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
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