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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 16, 2012
Robert Lipschutz, Chicago, IL (US);
Dennis Tkach, Chicago, IL (US);
Blair Lock, Chicago, IL (US);
Levi Hargrove, Chicago, IL (US);
Todd Kuiken, Chicago, IL (US);
Robert Lipschutz, Chicago, IL (US);
Dennis Tkach, Chicago, IL (US);
Blair Lock, Chicago, IL (US);
Levi Hargrove, Chicago, IL (US);
Todd Kuiken, Chicago, IL (US);
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provides myoelectric prosthesis control system that include a gel liner that has a plurality of layers and a plurality of leads at least partially positioned between the plurality of layers. In addition, a plurality of electrodes can be coupled to the leads and portions of the electrodes can also be positioned between the plurality of layers. At least some of the electrodes can include an electrode pole that is configured to contract the residual limb to detect electromyographic signals.