Anchoring system for upper limb body-powered prosthetics harness
AssigneeIowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsBahar Hashemian Esfahani, Rachel Jean Eike
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Abstract
A bracket is used as part of a harness, such as those used with prosthetic devices for upper limb loss. The bracket is part of an anchoring system that can be used with a garment/harness, such as a figure of 9 style harness. The bracket includes features that include improved material, which are less dense and stronger than that currently used. In addition, the material allows for better sensorial comfort by the user. The design also improves the pressure due to the improved center of gravity placement of the bracket on the user, while also providing an easy to attach feature and ambidextrous ability.
Claims20
A harness system, comprising:
- a harness comprising front and rear portions connected by an open upper area, said front and rear portions extending generally downward at central locations;
- a bracket positioned at the rear portion of the harness, said bracket comprising upwardly V-shaped channels;
- wherein said bracket positioned on the rear portion of the harness in a manner to position the bracket at a generally center portion of the rear portion.
A bracket for use with a harness system including a prosthetic device, comprising:
- a bracket body;
- upwardly V-shaped channels extending through the bracket body, said channels being symmetrical and angled to form a golden triangle;
- wherein said bracket comprising PETG.
A harness for use with a prosthetic device, comprising:
- a harness body comprising front and rear portions connected by an open upper area, said front and rear portions extending generally downward at central locations;
- a bracket positioned at the rear portion of the harness, said bracket comprising upwardly V-shaped channels;
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- straps extending from opposite sides of the front and rear portions at lower portions thereof;
- wherein said bracket positioned on the rear portion of the harness in a manner to position the bracket at a generally center portion of the rear portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.