Walker Having Automatically Activated Protective Dynamic Padding
    43.
    发明申请
    Walker Having Automatically Activated Protective Dynamic Padding 审中-公开
    Walker具有自动激活的保护动态填充

    公开(公告)号:US20080072942A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-27

    申请号:US11534210

    申请日:2006-09-21

    Applicant: Sydney Warren

    Inventor: Sydney Warren

    Abstract: A walking aid has been configured with static padding and air bags to protect the user in case of a fall. The air bags are generally not deployed. However, the walking aid has a tilt sensor which, when a fall is detected, triggers air bag ignitors. In one embodiment, the tilt sensor may comprise one or an array of sensors, and may further be coupled through microprocessor control to a dynamic active suspension that controls both the height of the walker and the height of individual legs such that the walker will land softly, while adjusting individual leg heights where necessary or appropriate to stabilize the user to reduce the chance of a fall. In addition to providing more extensive protection for the user, the walking aid has several additional options which increase the comfort and convenience it offers. Such options can include locking hinges, allowing the walking aid to fold up; rubber on the end of the legs where they contact the ground; wheels on the legs; brakes for the wheels; height adjustable legs; a water bottle holder; a basket; a removable or folding seat; a dashboard including various communications devices such as cellular telephones, emergency call buttons, locators, and the like; and audio-video devices.

    Abstract translation: 行走辅助装置配置有静态填充物和气囊,以防坠落时使用者。 气囊通常未部署。 然而,助行器具有倾斜传感器,当检测到跌倒时,触发气囊点火器。 在一个实施例中,倾斜传感器可以包括一个或一组传感器,并且还可以通过微处理器控制耦合到动态主动悬架,其控制助行器的高度和各个腿的高度,使得步行器将轻轻着陆 同时在必要或适当的情况下调整个人腿部高度以稳定用户以减少跌倒的机会。 除了为用户提供更广泛的保护之外,步行助手还有几个附加选项可以增加舒适性和便利性。 这样的选择可以包括锁定铰链,允许步行助力折叠; 橡胶在腿的末端接触地面; 腿上的轮子; 车轮制动器; 高度可调腿; 一个水瓶架; 一个篮子; 可移动或折叠座椅; 包括诸如蜂窝电话,紧急呼叫按钮,定位器等各种通信设备的仪表板; 和音视频设备。

    Instrumented mobility assistance device
    44.
    发明申请
    Instrumented mobility assistance device 有权
    仪表移动辅助装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070233403A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-04

    申请号:US11650361

    申请日:2007-01-05

    Abstract: Various implementations are disclosed for an instrumented mobility assistance device, such as an instrumented walker. The device includes an attached sensor that is operable to convert an operational action of a user of the mobility assistance device into a sensor signal. A use analyzer is operable to relate the sensor signal to a contact attribute associated with a contact of the user of the mobility assistance device with an underlying surface. The use analyzer is further operable to determine a gait characteristic of the user, based on the contact attribute. The sensor may include a force or moment sensor. The contact attribute may include a foot-initial contact, or a foot-off contact. In this way, gait characteristics of the user may be determined during normal operation of the instrumented device. Also, the sensor may be used to determine a stability measure associated with the device.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于仪器化的移动性辅助装置(诸如仪表式步行器)的各种实施方式。 该装置包括附接的传感器,其可操作以将移动辅助装置的用户的操作动作转换为传感器信号。 使用分析器可操作以将传感器信号与移动性辅助装置的用户与底层表面的触点相关联的触点属性相关联。 使用分析器还可操作以基于联系人属性来确定用户的步态特征。 传感器可以包括力或力矩传感器。 联系人属性可以包括脚初始接触或脚踏接触。 以这种方式,可以在被检测的装置的正常操作期间确定用户的步态特性。 此外,传感器可以用于确定与装置相关联的稳定性测量。

    Controller system for pool and/or spa
    46.
    发明申请
    Controller system for pool and/or spa 有权
    游泳池和/或水疗中心的控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050063123A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-24

    申请号:US10860392

    申请日:2004-06-01

    Abstract: A control system for a pool and spa. Main line voltage is provided through a single line voltage service and a single ground fault circuit interrupter circuit, facilitating a ground fault test and simplifying installation. The control system acts as a power distribution system for controlling the pool and spa equipment, with a circuit board assembly including individual fuse protection devices and switching circuits. A test algorithm is included, wherein the control system is disabled from normal operation if the GFCI test fails. The pool operator manually enters a water fill command, and the controller system automatically opens the fill valve for a predetermined time interval, and then automatically closes the valve. An emergency disconnect switch is mounted near the bathing area, connected by low voltage wiring to the controller system cabinet. The controller system senses the emergency switch closure and disconnects line voltage to the line voltage loads. The emergency switch closure also remotely induces a ground fault, tripping the GFCI. A sensing circuit allows the controller system to sense the presence of the emergency switch system, and issues a warning and prevents normal operation of the pool and spa system if not connected. A gas pressure sensor monitors the natural gas line, and the heater is disabled and a warning given under low pressure conditions. Abnormal filter backpressure triggers a warning when the filter needs service. A temperature sensor has parallel sensing elements in a common housing to provide separate sensing circuits.

    Abstract translation: 一个游泳池和水疗中心的控制系统。 主线电压通过单线电压服务和单个接地故障电路断路器电路提供,便于接地故障测试和简化安装。 控制系统用作控制水池和水疗设备的配电系统,电路板组件包括单独的保险丝保护装置和开关电路。 包括测试算法,其中如果GFCI测试失败,则控制系统禁止正常操作。 水池操作员手动进入充水指令,控制器系统以预定的时间间隔自动打开填充阀,然后自动关闭阀门。 安装在洗浴区附近的紧急断开开关,通过低压接线连接到控制器系统柜。 控制器系统感应紧急开关闭合,并将线路电压与线路电压负载断开。 紧急开关闭合也远程引起接地故障,使GFCI跳闸。 感测电路允许控制器系统感测紧急开关系统的存在,并发出警告,并且如果没有连接,则可以防止游泳池和水疗系统正常运行。 气体压力传感器监测天然气管线,加热器被禁用,并在低压条件下给出警告。 过滤器需要维修时,过滤背压异常会触发警告。 温度传感器在公共壳体中具有平行的感测元件,以提供单独的感测电路。

    Control device for the therapeutic mobilization of joints
    48.
    发明授权
    Control device for the therapeutic mobilization of joints 失效
    用于治疗动员关节的控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US06743187B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-01

    申请号:US09805465

    申请日:2001-03-14

    Abstract: A control system is adapted for use In association with a therapeutic motion and splinting device. The therapeutic device has at least one component that is monitored. The system comprises the steps of defining the range of motion, defining the maximum reverse on load, monitoring the reverse on load and moving the device through its range of motion. A first and second maximum limit of range of motion in a first and second direction are respectively defined. A maximum reverse on load is defined and is monitored whereby the deformation of the at least one component is monitored and the load created is interpreted. The device is cycled between a first and second position defined by one of the first maximum limit and the maximum reverse on load and one of the second maximum limit and the maximum reverse on load respectively.

    Abstract translation: 控制系统适于与治疗运动和夹板装置相关联使用。 治疗装置具有至少一个被监测的组件。 该系统包括以下步骤:定义运动范围,定义负载上的最大反向,监视负载反向并通过其运动范围移动设备。 分别限定第一和第二方向上的运动范围的第一和第二最大限制。 定义最大反向负载并进行监控,从而监测至少一个部件的变形并解释产生的负载。 该装置在由第一最大极限和最大反向负载中的一个限定的第一和第二位置之间循环,并且分别是第二最大极限和最大反向负载之一。

    Continuous passive motion device for rehabilitation of the elbow or shoulder
    49.
    发明申请
    Continuous passive motion device for rehabilitation of the elbow or shoulder 失效
    用于肘部或肩部康复的连续被动运动装置

    公开(公告)号:US20040087880A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-06

    申请号:US10285861

    申请日:2002-11-01

    CPC classification number: A61H1/0277 A61H1/0281 A61H2201/0173

    Abstract: A continuous passive motion device is provided having specific application to rehabilitative treatment of the elbow or shoulder. The device includes a motorized winch displacable in a first or second direction, a cord suspended from the winch by a variable extension length, which increases when the winch is displaced in the first direction and decreases when the winch is displaced in the second direction, and an arm harness associated with the cord. An arm of a patient is suspended from a suspension point on the cord and the motorized winch is activated to alternately displace the winch in the first and second directions, thereby providing a plurality of repetitive treatment cycles. Each treatment cycle moves the suspension point and correspondingly the elbow or shoulder from a lower treatment limit to an upper treatment limit and back to the lower treatment limit.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种连续的被动运动装置,具有对肘部或肩部的康复治疗的具体应用。 该装置包括可沿第一或第二方向移动的电动绞盘,绳索以可变的延伸长度从绞盘悬挂,当绞盘沿第一方向移动时增加,并且当绞盘沿第二方向移位时减小; 与绳索相关联的胳膊线束。 患者的手臂从绳索上的悬挂点悬挂起来,并且电动绞盘被激活以在第一和第二方向上交替地移动绞盘,从而提供多个重复的处理循环。 每个治疗周期将悬挂点和相应的肘部或肩膀从较低治疗极限移动到上限治疗极限,并恢复到较低的治疗极限。

    Walking aid
    50.
    发明申请
    Walking aid 失效
    步行援助

    公开(公告)号:US20040035453A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-26

    申请号:US10415925

    申请日:2003-05-05

    CPC classification number: A45B9/00 A45B2009/007 A61H3/0277 A61H2201/0173

    Abstract: Walking aid apparatus comprises handle portion and a shaft portion including a ground-contacting ferrule, the shaft portion comprising telescopically-mounted cylindrical spindle and sleeve elements and a spring means acting between seats of said spindle and sleeve elements resiliently to restrain relative axial sliding movement, in which the apparatus includes a sliding friction-reducing means between at least one end of the spring means and the associated seat, whereby the handle portion and the ferrule are axially rotatable to accommodate twisting movement as between the user and the ground in use. The sliding friction-reducing means results in controlled rotation as between the spring means and the spindle and/or elements with considerable benefits to the user in avoiding tortional loading to the twist, elbow and/or shoulder joints which can be especially painful to those who suffer from arthritis.

    Abstract translation: 行走辅助设备包括手柄部分和包括地面接触套圈的轴部分,该轴部分包括可伸缩安装的圆柱形主轴和套筒元件,以及弹性装置,其弹性地作用在所述主轴的座和套筒元件之间以抑制相对的轴向滑动运动, 其中该装置包括在弹簧装置的至少一个端部和相关联的座之间的滑动摩擦减小装置,由此手柄部分和套圈可轴向旋转以适应在使用中与使用者和地面之间的扭转运动。 滑动摩擦减小装置导致在弹簧装置和主轴和/或元件之间的受控旋转,对用户具有相当大的益处,以避免对扭转,弯头和/或肩关节的扭曲加载,这对于那些谁可以特别痛苦 患有关节炎。

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