Patent ID: 7337007
Filing Date: 2008-02-26
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A surface neuroprosthetic device for functional electrical stimulation having a locating system for locating the device on to a conical limb segment of a user, the device comprising: (a) an at least semi-rigid exoskeleton shell for encompassing at least a portion of the conical limb segment; (b) at least one electrical stimulation electrode operatively connected with said shell, said electrode adapted so as to make electrical contact with a surface of the conical limb segment, so as to effect functional electrical stimulation (FES) of at least one muscle of the limb segment; and (c) a locator, operatively connected with said shell, for determining a positioning of said shell relative to the conical limb segment, such that said electrode is positioned near an activating point of said muscle, said locator including: wherein the conical limb segment is selected from the group consisting of an upper arm and a lower leg, and wherein said limb portion is selected from the group consisting of an elbow and a knee.