Method of controlling a prosthesis

The present invention relates to a method of controlling a movable component of a prosthesis or orthosis. The method ( 100 ) comprises moving the component by means of a motor ( 102 ) and determining when movement of the component is arrested when the component bears against a surface ( 104, 106 ). Thereafter a plurality of driving electrical pulses are applied to the motor ( 110 ) in dependence on the determination and when movement of the component is arrested to thereby drive the motor so as to cause the component to bear against the surface with greater force.

Method and apparatus for colouring a cosmetic covering

The invention provides a method and apparatus for colouring a cosmetic covering. The apparatus includes image acquisition apparatus ( 18 ) operative to acquire an image of a part of a human or animal body to provide a digital colour image, processing apparatus ( 20 ) operative to determine a calibration transform for colours of an image acquired by the image acquisition apparatus, the processing apparatus being further operative to transform the digital colour image with the calibration transform to provide a colour compensated digital colour image, pigment mixing apparatus ( 26 ) operative to mix a plurality of pigments of different colours in dependence on at least one colour characteristic of at least one colour within the colour compensated digital colour image to produce at least one mixed pigment, and pigment applying apparatus ( 24 ) operative to apply the at least one mixed pigment to a cosmetic covering.

Prosthetics and orthotics

A prosthesis ( 1 ) or an orthosis and method of operating the same. The prosthesis or orthosis comprising a moveable component ( 2 ), a motor ( 7 ) operable to move the component, wherein the motor has at least one operating parameter, the application of which to the motor results in the component having at least one operating condition; and an electronic device ( 28 ) operable to: determine at least one operating parameter of the motor and determine at least one instantaneous operating condition of the component from a predetermined operating profile of the motor and component and the determined at least one operating parameter of the motor, the predetermined operating profile of the motor and component being based on one or more operating parameter inputs to the motor and one or more resulting operating condition outputs of the component.

Process for forming coverings

The present invention relates to a process ( 10 ) of forming a covering configured to be worn by a human or animal. The process ( 10 ) comprises the step of applying uncured silicone rubber to a textile substrate ( 14 ), the textile substrate comprising an elastic fibre that allows the textile substrate to stretch elastically, the textile substrate defining the general form of the covering. The process also comprises part curing the silicone rubber ( 16 ) such that the silicone rubber is sufficiently cured that the integrity of the silicone rubber can be substantially maintained and yet the silicone rubber is sufficiently uncured that a surface of the silicone rubber is impressible. The process ( 10 ) then comprises impressing a pattern on the surface of the part cured silicone rubber ( 20, 22 ).

Prostheses with mechanically operable digit members

A prosthesis ( 1 ) for providing at least one mechanically operable digit member. The prosthesis ( 1 ) has at least one digit member ( 3 ) extending generally tangentially with respect to a fixed worm gear wheel means ( 5 ) on a support member of the prosthesis and mounted for rotation about the worm gear wheel means axis ( 8 ). The digit member has a drive motor ( 7 ) operable to drive a worm means ( 13 ). The worm means ( 13 ) is in engagement with the worm gear wheel means ( 5 ) so that when the drive motor is operated, in use of the prosthesis, the digit member ( 3 ) moves around the worm gear wheel means ( 5 ), in which the worm means ( 13 ) is disposed outwith the digit member ( 3 ).

Upper limb prosthetic

Prostheses with mechanically operable digit members

一种用于提供至少一个可机械操作的手指或脚趾构件的假肢(1)。该假肢(1)具有至少一个手指或脚趾构件(3)，该手指或脚趾构件(3)大致正切于假肢的支撑构件上的固定式蜗轮装置(5)延伸，且被安装用于绕蜗轮装置转轴(8)旋转。手指或脚趾构件具有可操作的驱动电机(7)以驱动蜗杆装置(13)。蜗杆装置(13)与蜗轮装置(5)啮合以便在假肢的使用中，当操作驱动电机时，手指或脚趾构件(3)在蜗轮装置(5)周围移动，其中蜗杆装置(13)设置在手指或脚趾构件(3)外。

Prostheses with mechanically operable digit members

A prosthesis 1 for providing at least one mechanically operable digit member. The prosthesis 1 has at least one digit member 3 extending generally tangentially with respect to a fixed worm gear wheel means 5 on a support member of the prosthesis and mounted for rotation about the worm gear wheel means axis 8. The digit member has a drive motor 7 operable to drive a worm means 13. The worm means 13 is in engagement with the worm gear wheel means 5 so that when the drive motor is operated, in use of the prosthesis, the digit member 3 moves around the worm gear wheel means 5, in which the worm means 13 is disposed outwith the digit member 3.

Method of controlling a prosthesis

Improvements in or relating to prosthetics and orthotics

A prosthesis (1) or an orthosis and method of operating the same. The prosthesis or orthosis comprising a moveable component (2), a motor (7) operable to move the component, wherein the motor has at least one operating parameter, the application of which to the motor results in the component having at least one operating condition; and an electronic device (28) operable to: determine at least one operating parameter of the motor and determine at least one instantaneous operating condition of the component from a predetermined operating profile of the motor and component and the determined at least one operating parameter of the motor, the predetermined operating profile of the motor and component being based on one or more operating parameter inputs to the motor and one or more resulting operating condition outputs of the component.

Prostheses with mechanically operable finger organs

Prosthetic apparatus and control method

The invention provides a prosthetic apparatus ( 10 ) and method of operating the same. The prosthetic apparatus ( 10 ) includes an upper limb prosthesis ( 12 ) comprising at least one mechanically operable digit ( 14 ) and at least one sensor configured to be disposed on the user. The at least one sensor being operative to sense a path described by the sensor during movement thereof by the user and to provide a sensed path output in dependence upon the path. The apparatus ( 10 ) also includes a processor ( 24 ) operative to provide for actuation of the at least one digit ( 14 ) in dependence on the sensed path output having a predetermined characteristic and such that the at least one digit ( 14 ) moves in a predetermined fashion.

PROTESIS WITH MEMBERS IN THE FORM OF A FINGER THAT CAN BE OPERATED MECHANICALLY.

Prótesis (1) para proporcionar por lo menos un miembro en forma de dedo que puede operarse mecánicamente, teniendo la prótesis (1) por lo menos un dicho miembro en forma de dedo (3) que se extiende en general tangencialmente con respecto a una rueda del engranaje de tornillo sin fin fija (5) en un elemento de soporte de la prótesis, estando el miembro en forma de dedo (3) montado para rotar en torno al eje de la rueda del engranaje de tornillo sin fin (8), comprendiendo el miembro en forma de dedo (3) un motor (7) operable para accionar un tornillo sin fin (13), estando el tornillo sin fin engranado con la rueda del engranaje de tornillo sin fin fija (5) de manera que cuando se pone en funcionamiento el motor (7), durante el uso de la prótesis, el miembro en forma de dedo (3) se mueve alrededor de la rueda del engranaje de tornillo sin fin fija (5), caracterizada porque el tornillo sin fin (13) y el motor (7) se disponen en los lados opuestos del eje de la rueda del engranaje de tornillo sin fin (8) y el tornillo sin fin (13) se dispone por fuera del miembro en forma de dedo (3). Prosthesis (1) for providing at least one finger-shaped member that can be operated mechanically, the prosthesis (1) having at least one said finger-shaped member (3) extending generally tangentially with respect to a wheel of the worm gear fixed (5) on a support element of the prosthesis, the finger-shaped member (3) being mounted to rotate about the axis of the worm gear wheel (8), comprising the finger-shaped member (3) a motor (7) operable to drive a worm (13), the worm being engaged with the worm gear wheel fixed (5) so that when it is placed during operation of the motor (7), during the use of the prosthesis, the finger-shaped member (3) moves around the fixed worm gear wheel (5), characterized in that the worm screw (13) and the motor (7) are arranged on opposite sides of the gear wheel axle of t Endless screw (8) and the endless screw (13) are arranged outside the finger-shaped ...

Prosthetic digit for use with touchscreen devices

PROSTHESIS WITH MECHANICALLY ACTUATED FINGER ELEMENTS

Prothese mit mechanisch betätigbaren fingerelementen

Prothesen mit mechanisch beweglichen fingerelementen

Method and apparatus for colouring a cosmetic covering

The invention provides a method and apparatus for colouring a cosmetic covering. The apparatus includes image acquisition apparatus (18) operative to acquire an image of a part of a human or animal body to provide a digital colour image, processing apparatus (20) operative to determine a calibration transform for colours of an image acquired by the image acquisition apparatus, the processing apparatus being further operative to transform the digital colour image with the calibration transform to provide a colour compensated digital colour image, pigment mixing apparatus (26) operative to mix a plurality of pigments of different colours in dependence on at least one colour characteristic of at least one colour within the colour compensated digital colour image to produce at least one mixed pigment, and pigment applying apparatus (24) operative to apply the at least one mixed pigment to a cosmetic covering.

Prosthesis or an orthosis and a method for controlling a prosthesis or an orthosis

A prosthesis ( 1 ) or an orthosis and a method of controlling movable components ( 3 ) of the same. The prosthesis or orthosis comprising a plurality of movable components, each component being movable by a respective motor ( 7 ) and a control device operative to determine when movement of at least a first component is arrested when the at least first component bears against a surface; and to move one or more further components by means of respective one or more further motors so that each subsequent component is moved upon determination that the movement of the preceding component is arrested when the preceding component bears against a surface.

Prosthesis covering

The present invention relates to a covering (10) for a prosthetic hand. The covering (10) comprises a first layer (12) in the form of a glove or mitten configured to cover a prosthetic hand, with the first layer (12) comprising an elastomer. The covering (10) also comprises a second layer (14) disposed over at least part of a surface of the first layer (12), with the second layer being unitary and comprising polyurethane. At least one part of an interior surface of the first layer (12) is uncovered by the second layer (14).

Cubierta de prótesis

Cubierta para una mano protésica que comprende: una primera capa (12) en forma de un guante o manopla configurada para cubrir una mano protésica,comprendiendo la primera capa (12) un elastómero; y una segunda capa (14) dispuesta sobre al menos parte de una superficie de la primera capa (12), siendo unitaria lasegunda capa (14), caracterizada porque la segunda capa (14) comprende poliuretano.

Method and apparatus for controlling a prosthetic device

A prosthetic device control apparatus and method of controlling the same. The prosthetic device control apparatus (32) comprising an input interface (34) operable to receive input control signals and a detector (40) operable to determine if a prosthetic device (10) is operatively connected to the prosthetic device control apparatus, wherein the prosthetic device control apparatus is operable, responsive to the detector, to use the input control signals to control either a computer model (52) or movement of the operatively connected prosthetic device.

A prosthesis or an orthosis and a method for controlling a prosthesis or an orthosis

A prosthesis (1) or an orthosis and a method of controlling movable components (3) of the same. The prosthesis or orthosis comprising a plurality of movable components, each component being movable by a respective motor (7) and a control device operative to determine when movement of at least a first component is arrested when the at least first component bears against a surface; and to move one or more further components by means of respective one or more further motors so that each subsequent component is moved upon determination that the movement of the preceding component is arrested when the preceding component bears against a surface.

Prosthesis covering

A prosthesis covering comprising an outer layer having an exterior surface defining an outermost surface of a prosthesis; and an inner layer having an interior surface that lies adjacent the prosthesis when the prosthesis covering is on the prosthesis. The outer layer defines a space in which the inner layer is received such that an inwardly directed surface of the outer layer lies adjacent an outwardly directed surface of the inner layer. The inwardly directed surface of the outer layer and the outwardly directed surface of the inner layer are attached to each other at a plurality of spaced apart locations, the inwardly directed surface of the outer layer and the outwardly directed surface of the inner layer elsewhere being unattached to each other.

Revestimiento de prótesis

Un revestimiento de prótesis (10) que comprende:una capa externa (20) que tiene una superficie exterior (22) que define una superficie más externa de unaprótesis cuando el revestimiento de prótesis (10) está en uso sobre la prótesis; yuna capa interna (12) que tiene una superficie interior (30) que yace junto a la prótesis cuando elrevestimiento de prótesis (10) está en uso sobre la prótesis,caracterizado porque las capas externa e interna (20, 12) tienen en general una misma forma y lacapa externa (20) define un espacio en donde la capa interna (12) es recibida de manera tal que unasuperficie dirigida hacia dentro (24) de la capa externa (20) yace junto a una superficie dirigida hacia fuera(28) de la capa interna (12); yla superficie dirigida hacia dentro (24) de la capa externa (20) y la superficie dirigida hacia fuera (29)de la capa interna (12) están adheridas entre sí en una pluralidad de ubicaciones separadas (16, 18), entanto que la superficie dirigida hacia dentro (24) de la capa externa (20) y la superficie dirigida hacia fuera(28) de la capa interna (12) no están adheridas entre sí en otros sectores.

Prosthetic apparatus and control method

The invention provides a prosthetic apparatus (10) and method of operating the same. The prosthetic apparatus (10) includes an upper limb prosthesis (12) comprising at least one mechanically operable digit (14) and at least one sensor configured to be disposed on the user. The at least one sensor being operative to sense a path described by the sensor during movement thereof by the user and to provide a sensed path output in dependence upon the path. The apparatus (10) also includes a processor (24) operative to provide for actuation of the at least one digit (14) in dependence on the sensed path output having a predetermined characteristic and such that the at least one digit (14) moves in a predetermined fashion.

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