EP3515375A4 - Apparatus for damping involuntary hand motions - Google Patents

Apparatus for damping involuntary hand motions Download PDF

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EP3515375A4
EP3515375A4 EP17852021.9A EP17852021A EP3515375A4 EP 3515375 A4 EP3515375 A4 EP 3515375A4 EP 17852021 A EP17852021 A EP 17852021A EP 3515375 A4 EP3515375 A4 EP 3515375A4
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Prior art keywords
hand motions
involuntary hand
damping
damping involuntary
motions
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP3515375A1 (en
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Mark Elias
Emile Maamary
Leonardo Araneta
Numaira Obaid
Swapnil PATEL
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Steadiwear Inc
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Steadiwear Inc
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Priority claimed from US15/459,513 external-priority patent/US20170290698A1/en
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Publication of EP3515375A1 publication Critical patent/EP3515375A1/en
Publication of EP3515375A4 publication Critical patent/EP3515375A4/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/37—Restraining devices for the body or for body parts, e.g. slings; Restraining shirts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/006—Percussion or tapping massage
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A61H23/0254—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with rotary motor
    • A61H23/0263—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with rotary motor using rotating unbalanced masses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H99/00—Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/1635—Hand or arm, e.g. handle
    • A61H2201/1638—Holding means therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1657—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means
    • A61H2201/1676—Pivoting

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
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  • Public Health (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Nursing (AREA)
  • Prostheses (AREA)
  • Fluid-Damping Devices (AREA)
  • Bearings For Parts Moving Linearly (AREA)
  • Pivots And Pivotal Connections (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
EP17852021.9A 2016-09-22 2017-09-15 Apparatus for damping involuntary hand motions Withdrawn EP3515375A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201662397994P 2016-09-22 2016-09-22
US15/459,513 US20170290698A1 (en) 2016-03-15 2017-03-15 Apparatus for damping involuntary hand motions
PCT/CA2017/051087 WO2018053624A1 (en) 2016-09-22 2017-09-15 Apparatus for damping involuntary hand motions

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EP3515375A1 EP3515375A1 (en) 2019-07-31
EP3515375A4 true EP3515375A4 (en) 2020-05-13

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WO (1) WO2018053624A1 (en)

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WO1996041973A1 (en) * 1995-06-08 1996-12-27 Beth Israel Hospital Tug-resistant link
US5653680A (en) * 1995-08-10 1997-08-05 Cruz; Mark K. Active wrist brace
WO2016102958A1 (en) * 2014-12-22 2016-06-30 Gyrogear Limited Tremor stabilisation apparatus and methods

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US6904915B2 (en) * 2001-01-26 2005-06-14 Michael Schuman Device and method for stabilizing wrists and arms
WO2007044264A2 (en) * 2005-09-29 2007-04-19 Eric Sorenson Hansen Devices and methods for dampening tremors
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WO2017062755A1 (en) * 2015-10-09 2017-04-13 The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York Wearable and functional hand orthotic

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WO1996041973A1 (en) * 1995-06-08 1996-12-27 Beth Israel Hospital Tug-resistant link
US5653680A (en) * 1995-08-10 1997-08-05 Cruz; Mark K. Active wrist brace
WO2016102958A1 (en) * 2014-12-22 2016-06-30 Gyrogear Limited Tremor stabilisation apparatus and methods

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