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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 10, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 11, 2012
Ryan R. Dehoff, Knoxville, TN (US);
Randall F. Lind, Loudon, TN (US);
Lonnie L. Love, Knoxville, TN (US);
William H. Peter, Knoxville, TN (US);
Bradley S. Richardson, Knoxville, TN (US);
Ryan R. Dehoff, Knoxville, TN (US);
Randall F. Lind, Loudon, TN (US);
Lonnie L. Love, Knoxville, TN (US);
William H. Peter, Knoxville, TN (US);
Bradley S. Richardson, Knoxville, TN (US);
UT-Battelle, LLC, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Abstract
A robotic, prosthetic or orthotic member includes a body formed of a solidified metallic powder. At least one working fluid cylinder is formed in the body. A piston is provided in the working fluid cylinder for pressurizing a fluid in the cylinder. At least one working fluid conduit receives the pressurized fluid from the cylinder. The body, working fluid cylinder and working fluid conduit have a unitary construction. A method of making a robotic member is also disclosed.