The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2005
Applicants:
Brian Weinberg, Brookline, MA (US);
Jason Nikitczuk, North Brunswick, NJ (US);
Constantinos Mavroidis, Arlington, MA (US);
Inventors:
Brian Weinberg, Brookline, MA (US);
Jason Nikitczuk, North Brunswick, NJ (US);
Constantinos Mavroidis, Arlington, MA (US);
Assignee:
Northeastern University, Boston, MA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 5/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Electro-rheological fluid brake or actuator devices provide controllable resistance with or without inclusion of active torque output in either direction of rotation under manual or computer control. The brake and actuator devices are suitable for use in an orthotic device for a joint, such as the knee or elbow.