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US 2014/0276264 A1Published application
Strap assembly for use in an exoskeleton apparatus
AssigneeBionik Laboratories, Inc.
InventorsThiago Caires, Michal Prywata
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Abstract
An exoskeleton for a limb of a user utilizes an air bladder strap, which may be monitored and the pressure therein adjusted from time to time.
Claims21
An exoskeleton comprising:
- a) at least one leg structure;
- b) a drive member operatively connected to the at least one leg structure;
- c) an air bladder strap configured to secure a user to a portion of the exoskeleton, the air bladder strap comprising a section that extends from an openable portion to an attachment portion, the section having an inflatable pocket having a first end proximate the openable portion and a second end proximate the attachment portion, wherein the first and second ends are in air flow communication;
- and,
- d) a source of pressurized fluid connectable in flow communication with the inflatable pocket.
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A method of attaching an exoskeleton to a user comprising:
- a) extending an air bladder strap that is connected to the exoskeleton around a portion of the user's body;
- b) pressurizing the air bladder strap from an on board source of pressurized fluid;
- and,
- c) maintaining pressure in the air bladder strap within a predetermined range.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.