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Powered Leg Orthosis for Gait Rehabilitation of Motor-Impaired Patients

Detailed Technology Description: Everyyear more than 750,000 Americans have a new or recurrent stroke and 4 millionAmericans are living with the effects of stroke. This invention is a powered leg orthosis for use in gaitrehabilitation of patients with walking disabilities. The powered orthosis is designed to be secured to the leg ofthe patient to provide a controlled guiding motion. It incorporates controllersthat can apply suitable forces on the leg to help it move on a desiredtrajectory. The interaction forces between the subject and the orthosis aredesigned to be ‘assist-as-needed’ for safe and effective gait training.

Countries: United States

Application No.: Patent Published

*Abstract: None

*Inquiry: Denise M. Bierlein University of Delaware Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships Licensing AnalystTelephone: (302) 831-4005 Email: deniseb@udel.edu

*IP Issue Date: None

*IP Type: Utility

Country/Region: USA

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