公开(公告)号：US09205017B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US13353268

申请日：2012-01-18

Applicant: Mark C. Doyle

Inventor： Mark C. Doyle

IPC: A61F2/78 ,  A61F5/01 ,  A61H1/02 ,  B25J9/00

CPC classification number: A61H1/0274 ,  A61F2/78 ,  A61F5/0118 ,  A61F2002/7862 ,  A61F2005/0134 ,  A61F2005/0155 ,  A61F2005/0179 ,  A61H1/0281 ,  A61H2201/0165 ,  A61H2201/1215 ,  A61H2201/1238 ,  A61H2201/1616 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/1671 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2201/5064 ,  A61H2230/625 ,  B25J9/0006

Abstract: A system is provided for supporting an arm of a user that includes a harness configured to be worn by the user, and an arm support coupled to the harness and including an arm rest to support an arm of the user. The arm support is configured to accommodate and follow movement of the arm without substantially interfering in such movement. The arm support may at least partially offset a gravitational force acting on the arm as the user moves and the arm support follows the movement of the user's arm. For example, the arm support may transfer at least a portion of the weight of the user's arm to the torso or other region of the user's body and/or may apply an opposing force to at least partially offset the gravitational force acting on the arm.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，用于支撑使用者的手臂，所述手臂包括被配置为由使用者佩戴的线束，以及联接到所述线束并且包括扶手以支撑所述使用者的臂的臂支撑件。 臂支撑件构造成适应并跟随臂的移动，而基本上不干涉这种运动。 当用户移动时，臂支撑件至少可以部分地偏移作用在臂上的重力，并且手臂支撑件遵循使用者手臂的移动。 例如，臂支撑件可以将使用者的臂的重量的至少一部分转移到使用者身体的躯干或其他区域和/或可以施加相反的力以至少部分地偏移作用在臂上的重力。

公开(公告)号：US09737374B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14102466

申请日：2013-12-10

Applicant: LEVITATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Mark C. Doyle

IPC: A61B90/60 ,  A61F5/01 ,  B25J9/00

CPC classification number: A61B90/60 ,  A61F5/013 ,  A61F2005/0134 ,  A61F2005/0155 ,  A61F2005/0179 ,  B25J9/0006

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for supporting an arm of a user using a harness configured to be worn on a body of a user; and an arm support coupled to the harness configured to support an arm of the user, the arm support configured to accommodate movement of the arm while following the movement without substantially interfering with the movement of the user's arm. One or more compensation elements may be coupled to the arm support to apply an offset force to at least partially offset a gravitational force acting on the arm as the user moves and the arm support follows the movement of the user's arm, the one or more compensation elements providing a force profile that varies the offset force based on an orientation of the arm support.

公开(公告)号：US12121462B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US17676726

申请日：2022-02-21

Applicant: LEVITATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Mark C. Doyle

IPC: A61F5/01 ,  A61F5/37

CPC classification number: A61F5/0102 ,  A61F5/3707

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for supporting a head of a user, e.g., while the user inclines their head downward, leans forward, and the like, for extended periods of time. In one example, a harness is provided that is configured to be worn on a body of a user, the harness including a shoulder harness configured to be worn over or around one or both shoulders of the user, and a head support. The head support may include a support bracket including a first end mounted to the harness, and a rest member coupled to a second end of the support bracket such that the rest member extends across a forehead of the user and/or at least partially around the user's head when the harness is worn for supporting the user's forehead.

公开(公告)号：US20240269824A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18414972

申请日：2024-01-17

Applicant: LEVITATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Mark C. Doyle

IPC: B25J9/00 ,  A61H1/02

CPC classification number: B25J9/0006 ,  A61H1/0274 ,  A61H1/0292

Abstract: A frame for an exoskeleton is provided that includes first and second independent spine structures, each spine structure having a substantially vertical pivot axis at a first end and a hip contact strut at a second end, the spine structures configured to articulate independently relative to each other in multiple planes, angles, and directions.

公开(公告)号：US09427865B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14682065

申请日：2015-04-08

Applicant: LEVITATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Mark C. Doyle

IPC: B43L15/00 ,  B25J9/00 ,  F16M13/04

CPC classification number: F16M13/04 ,  B25J9/0006 ,  B25J19/0008

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for supporting an arm of a user while using a tool that include a harness configured to be worn on a body of a user; an arm support pivotally coupled to the harness for supporting a user's arm; and a tool mount on a free end of the arm support for receiving a tool such that the tool is manipulatable by a hand of user's arm supported by the arm support. One or more compensation elements may be coupled to the arm support and/or the tool mount for at least partially offsetting a gravitational force acting on the user's arm and/or the tool received on the tool mount.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法，用于在使用包括配置为佩戴在用户身体上的线束的工具的同时支撑使用者的手臂; 枢转地联接到所述线束以支撑使用者的手臂的臂支撑件; 以及在臂支撑件的自由端上的用于接收工具的工具安装件，使得该工具可由由臂支撑件支撑的使用者的手臂操纵。 一个或多个补偿元件可以联接到臂支撑件和/或工具安装件，用于至少部分地偏移作用在使用者的手臂和/或接收在工具支架上的工具的重力。

公开(公告)号：US11613001B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-28

申请号：US14667653

申请日：2015-03-24

Applicant: LEVITATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Mark C. Doyle

IPC: A61F5/00 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/10 ,  A61F5/01 ,  A61H3/00 ,  B25J17/00

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for supporting one or both legs of a user using a harness configured to be worn on a body of a user; and a leg support coupled to the harness configured to support a leg of the user, the leg support configured to accommodate movement of the leg while following the movement without substantially interfering with the movement of the user's arm. One or more compensation elements may be coupled to the leg support to apply an offset force to at least partially offset a gravitational force acting on the leg as the user moves and the leg support follows the movement of the user's leg, the one or more compensation elements providing a force profile that varies the offset force based on an orientation of the leg support.

公开(公告)号：US20140158839A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US14102466

申请日：2013-12-10

Applicant: LEVITATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Mark C. Doyle

IPC: A47C7/54

CPC classification number: A61B90/60 ,  A61F5/013 ,  A61F2005/0134 ,  A61F2005/0155 ,  A61F2005/0179 ,  B25J9/0006

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for supporting an arm of a user using a harness configured to be worn on a body of a user; and an arm support coupled to the harness configured to support an arm of the user, the arm support configured to accommodate movement of the arm while following the movement without substantially interfering with the movement of the user's arm. One or more compensation elements may be coupled to the arm support to apply an offset force to at least partially offset a gravitational force acting on the arm as the user moves and the arm support follows the movement of the user's arm, the one or more compensation elements providing a force profile that varies the offset force based on an orientation of the arm support.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法，用于使用构造成佩戴在用户身上的线束来支撑使用者的手臂; 以及联接到所述线束的臂支撑件，所述臂架构造成支撑所述使用者的臂，所述臂支撑件构造成在跟随所述移动的同时适应所述臂的运动，而基本上不干扰所述使用者的臂的运动。 一个或多个补偿元件可以联接到臂支撑件以施加偏移力以至少部分地偏移当使用者移动时作用在臂上的重力，并且手臂支撑件遵循使用者的手臂的移动，一个或多个补偿 提供基于臂支撑件的取向来改变偏移力的力分布的元件。