Dynamic support apparatus and system
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1. A dynamic support apparatus comprising:
- a frame having a surface, the frame configured to attach to a prosthetic device;
a dynamic interface, capable of changing its geometry, disposed on the surface of the frame, the dynamic interface having a residuum contact surface and at least one actuator adapted to move the residuum contact surface relative to the surface of the frame; and
a control system operably connected to the dynamic interface by at least one connector;
wherein the control system controls actuation of the at least one actuator; and
wherein the at least one actuator includes a lateral stabilization system allowing movement of the residuum contact surface in a first direction relative to the surface of the frame while preventing movement in at least a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
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Abstract
A dynamic support apparatus having a frame, a dynamic interface, a temperature control mechanism, and a control system. The dynamic interface is capable of changing its geometry and is disposed on the top surface of the frame. The control system is operably connected to the dynamic interface and controls the changing geometry of the dynamic interface. There is also a temperature control mechanism disposed on the top surface of the frame for maintaining a comfortable temperature and moisture environment between the apparatus and the user'"'"'s body.
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21 Claims
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1. A dynamic support apparatus comprising:
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a frame having a surface, the frame configured to attach to a prosthetic device; a dynamic interface, capable of changing its geometry, disposed on the surface of the frame, the dynamic interface having a residuum contact surface and at least one actuator adapted to move the residuum contact surface relative to the surface of the frame; and a control system operably connected to the dynamic interface by at least one connector; wherein the control system controls actuation of the at least one actuator; and wherein the at least one actuator includes a lateral stabilization system allowing movement of the residuum contact surface in a first direction relative to the surface of the frame while preventing movement in at least a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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4. A dynamic support apparatus comprising:
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a frame having a surface, the frame configured to attach to a prosthetic device; a dynamic interface, capable of changing its geometry, disposed on the surface of the frame, the dynamic interface having a residuum contact surface and at least one actuator adapted to move the residuum contact surface relative to the surface of the frame; a control system operably connected to the dynamic interface by at least one connector; and at least one perfusion sensor disposed on the dynamic interface and in communication with the control system for providing feedback signals to the control system; wherein the control system controls actuation of the at least one actuator; and wherein the at least one actuator includes a lateral stabilization system allowing movement of the residuum contact surface in a first direction relative to the surface of the frame while preventing movement in at least a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
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16. A dynamic support system comprising:
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a frame having a surface, the frame configured to attach to a prosthetic device; a dynamic interface, capable of changing its geometry, disposed on the surface of the frame, the dynamic interface having a residuum contact surface and at least one actuator adapted to move the residuum contact surface relative to the surface of the frame; and a control system operably connected to the dynamic interface by at least one connector, the control system configured to receive signals from the prosthetic device; wherein the control system controls actuation of the at least one actuator; and wherein the at least one actuator includes a lateral stabilization system allowing movement of the residuum contact surface in a first direction relative to the surface of the frame while preventing movement in at least a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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