Electromechanical back brace apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5346461
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07965305

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A back brace apparatus disclosed which has electromechanical means for tightening a brace around the trunk of a patient to a desired tension. The electromechanical means is controllable by the patient to effect predetermined tension settings. A cable and pulley arrangement tightened by a motor provides a mechanical advantage so that the brace may be tightened by a small motor. A microprocessor controls the motor to obtain the desired repeatable tension settings.

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BIO CYBERNETICS INTERNATIONAL INC1815 WRIGHT AVENUE LA VERNE CA 91750

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Heinz, Thomas J Flintridge, CA 12 1056
Plambeck, Eric D Ventura, CA 13 588
Walker, Tom Ojai, CA 18 582

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