Neuro-Adaptive Flexion Assistive System
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A wearable device that integrates neural interfaces, real-time monitoring, and adaptive control to facilitate hip, knee, and ankle flexion, revolutionizing rehabilitation and mobility for individuals with paralysis or weakness.
Background and Problem Solved
The original Triple Flexion Device, while effective, has limitations in its ability to adapt to individual users' needs and provide real-time feedback. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating neural interfaces and advanced analytics, enabling a more personalized and effective approach to flexion assistance.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Neuro-Adaptive Flexion Assistive System comprises a wearable device with a neural interface for real-time monitoring of muscle activity. The device adjusts hip, knee, and ankle flexion in response to neural signals, ensuring optimal gait and balance. The system also includes a cloud-based analytics platform for tracking user progress and providing customized recommendations for flexion exercises and strengthening regimens. The modular design allows for interchangeable hip, knee, and ankle modules, each containing a distinct flexion mechanism and sensor array for real-time feedback and adjustment. Additionally, the system incorporates a haptic feedback mechanism to enhance proprioception and balance in users with paralysis or weakness.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in flexion assistance technology by integrating neural interfaces, real-time monitoring, and adaptive control. The inventive concept's ability to adjust flexion parameters in response to neural signals and provide personalized feedback and recommendations is a significant departure from the original patent's mechanical approach.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Neuro-Adaptive Flexion Assistive System could include variations in the neural interface technology, such as using electroencephalography (EEG) or electromyography (EMG) signals. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different applications, such as sports training or injury rehabilitation.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Neuro-Adaptive Flexion Assistive System has significant commercial potential in the rehabilitation and mobility industries, particularly in the areas of paralysis and weakness treatment. The system's ability to provide personalized and adaptive flexion assistance could also be applied to other markets, such as sports training and injury rehabilitation.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F5/0113 |
| A | A61 | A61F5/0102 |
| A | A61 | A61F5/0106 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Assistive medical devices for joint mobility and rehabilitation, specifically focusing on wearable technologies for lower extremity movement assistance in patients with neurological impairments
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or rehabilitation technology specialist with expertise in biomechanical design, neural interfaces, sensor integration, and adaptive medical device technologies, holding advanced degrees in bioengineering or related fields
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating neural feedback and adaptive control mechanisms into an existing mechanical flexion assistance device represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's fundamental approach of facilitating joint movement provides a clear technical foundation for incorporating more sophisticated monitoring and adjustment technologies. The proposed neural interface and adaptive control systems are logical extensions of existing rehabilitation device design principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,395 |
|---|---|
| Title | Triple flexion device |