SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR GAIT MODULATION AND METHODS OF USE

    公开(公告)号:AU2020202739A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-14

    申请号:AU2020202739

    申请日:2020-04-24

    Applicant: BIONESS INC

    Abstract: Systems and apparatus for gait modulation and methods of use are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a frame assembly, a sensor, and an electric stimulator. The frame is configured to be removably coupled to a portion of a limb such that the portion of the limb is substantially enveloped by the frame. The sensor is operably coupled to the frame and is configured to produce a first signal associated with a gait characteristic at a first time, and a second signal associated with the gait characteristic at a second time, after the first time. The first time and the second time define a time period therebetween. The electric stimulator is removably coupled to the frame and is in electrical communication with the sensor and an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly is in electrical communication with a portion of a neuromuscular system of the limb when the frame is coupled thereto and is configured to receive the first signal from the sensor substantially at the first time and the second signal from the sensor substantially at the second time. Based at least in part on the gait characteristic at the first time, the electric stimulator is configured to send a third signal to the electrode assembly substantially at the first time operable to cause the electrode assembly to provide an electric stimulation to the portion of the neuromuscular system of the limb substantially during the time period.

    SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO A BODILY TISSUE

    公开(公告)号:CA2780328C

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-09

    申请号:CA2780328

    申请日:2010-12-01

    Applicant: BIONESS INC

    Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a substantially rigid base and a flexible substrate. The substantially rigid base has a first protrusion and a second protrusion, and is configured to be coupled to an electronic device. The flexible substrate has a first surface and a second surface, and includes an electrical circuit configured to electronically couple the electronic device to at least one of an electrode a battery, or an antenna. The flexible substrate is coupled to the base such that a first portion of the second surface is in contact with the first protrusion. A second portion of the second surface is non-parallel to the first portion.

    Methods and apparatus for body weight support system

    公开(公告)号:AU2016215484A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-20

    申请号:AU2016215484

    申请日:2016-02-02

    Applicant: BIONESS INC

    Inventor: MCBRIDE KEITH

    Abstract: An apparatus includes a drive mechanism, a patient support mechanism, and an electronic system. The drive mechanism is included in a trolley and is configured to suspend the trolley from a support track. The drive mechanism includes a first sensor configured to sense an operating condition of the drive mechanism. The patient support mechanism couples to the trolley and includes a tether and a second sensor. The tether can be operatively coupled to a patient such that the patient support mechanism supports the patient. The second sensor is configured to sense an operating condition of the patient support mechanism. The electronic system is included in the trolley and has at least a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to define a gait characteristic of the patient based at least in part on a signal received from the first sensor and a signal received from the second sensor.

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORT TRACK AND POWER RAIL SWITCHING IN A BODY WEIGHT SUPPORT SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:CA3003057A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-18

    申请号:CA3003057

    申请日:2016-11-11

    Applicant: BIONESS INC

    Abstract: A body weight support system includes a support track configured to movably suspend a trolley therefrom. A power rail of the system is coupled to the support track and is in electrical contact with the trolley. A switch included in the system has a support track portion and a power rail portion. The switch is configured to transition between a first configuration, in which a first portion of the support track and the support track portion of the switch define a first path, and a second configuration, in which a second portion of the support track and the support track portion of the switch define a second path. The trolley is configured to receive a flow of electric power from at least one of the power rail or the power rail portion of the switch that is operable to move the trolley along the first path or the second path.

    System for transmitting electrical current to a bodily tissue

    公开(公告)号:AU2010326076B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-21

    申请号:AU2010326076

    申请日:2010-12-01

    Applicant: BIONESS INC

    Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a substantially rigid base and a flexible substrate. The substantially rigid base has a first protrusion and a second protrusion, and is configured to be coupled to an electronic device. The flexible substrate has a first surface and a second surface, and includes an electrical circuit configured to electronically couple the electronic device to at least one of an electrode a battery, or an antenna. The flexible substrate is coupled to the base such that a first portion of the second surface is in contact with the first protrusion. A second portion of the second surface is non-parallel to the first portion.

    System and method for percutaneous delivery of electrical stimulation to a target body tissue

    公开(公告)号:AU2012200660B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-05

    申请号:AU2012200660

    申请日:2012-02-06

    Applicant: BIONESS INC

    Abstract: Abstract An apparatus includes a percutaneous connection port configured to convey an electrical signal between an electrical device disposed outside of a body and an electrical member disposed within the body. The percutaneous connection port has a distal portion and a proximal portion. The proximal portion includes a surface configured to be accessible from a region of the body. The distal portion includes an anchor configured to be disposed within the body. The anchor has a curved shape about an axis substantially parallel to a skin of the body. Fig. 1 WO 2008/043065 1/9 PCT/US2007/080564 E 116 11126 0 148 120 146 202 Insert an electrical member along a first path within a body such that a distal end portion of the electrical member is disposed at a target location within the body and a proximal end portion of the electrical member is disposed beneath the skin 204 Insert a connection port along a second path within the body such that a distal portion of the connection port is accessible from a region outside of the body 206--, Optionally, operatively couple the proximal portion of the connection port to an electrical device configured to at least produce or process an electrical current

    System for transmitting electrical current to a bodily tissue

    公开(公告)号:AU2010326076A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-17

    申请号:AU2010326076

    申请日:2010-12-01

    Applicant: BIONESS INC

    Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a substantially rigid base and a flexible substrate. The substantially rigid base has a first protrusion and a second protrusion, and is configured to be coupled to an electronic device. The flexible substrate has a first surface and a second surface, and includes an electrical circuit configured to electronically couple the electronic device to at least one of an electrode a battery, or an antenna. The flexible substrate is coupled to the base such that a first portion of the second surface is in contact with the first protrusion. A second portion of the second surface is non-parallel to the first portion.

    INSERTION TOOLS AND METHODS FOR AN ELECTRICAL STIMULATION IMPLANT

    公开(公告)号:CA2732751A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-11

    申请号:CA2732751

    申请日:2009-07-15

    Applicant: BIONESS INC

    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes inserting at least a distal end portion of an insertion tool within a body. The distal end portion of the insertion tool is coupled to an electronic implant having a stimulation portion, a terminal portion and a substantially flexible conductor disposed between the stimulation portion and the terminal portion. The distal end portion of the insertion tool is moved within the body such that the stimulation portion of the electronic implant is disposed adjacent a target location and the terminal portion of the electronic implant is disposed beneath a skin of the body.

    TREATMENT OF INDICATIONS USING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION

    公开(公告)号:CA2727812A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-30

    申请号:CA2727812

    申请日:2009-06-24

    Applicant: BIONESS INC

    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes implanting an implant entirely under the subject's skin. The implant includes a passive electrical conductor of sufficient length to extend from subcutaneous tissue located below one of a surface cathodic electrode and a surface anodic electrode to the tibial nerve. The surface electrodes are positioned in spaced relationship on the subject's skin, with one of the electrodes positioned over the pick-up end of the electrical conductor such that the portion of the current is transmitted through the conductor to the tibial nerve, and such that the current flows through the tibial nerve and returns to the other of the surface cathodic electrode and the surface anodic electrode. An electrical current is applied between the surface cathodic electrode and the surface anodic electrode to cause the portion of the electrical current to flow through the implant to stimulate the tibial nerve.

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