Patent ID: 8657772
Filing Date: 2014-02-25
Classification: A41D,A61B,A61F,A61N

Abstract:
1. A wearable device having feedback characteristics comprising: a compliant article arranged to extend over an anatomical portion of a wearer, the compliant article comprising a non-rigid material portion having a surface configured to conform to an anatomy across a joint of the wearer; a monitoring and control package having a proximal portion connected to a distal portion via a flexible connecting portion and arranged along the non-rigid material portion of the compliant article; at least one sensor member arranged on or within the monitoring and control package and configured to detect at least a joint angle of the wearer; and at least one feedback element arranged on or within the monitoring and control package and having a first configuration and a second, activated configuration; wherein, the first configuration is compliant and the activated configuration provides increased rigidity to prevent undesired orientations of the joint; wherein, the feedback element remains in the first configuration when the detected joint angle is within predefined limits; and wherein, the feedback element achieves the activated configuration when the detected joint angle is outside of the predefined limits to prevent injury related to joint movement beyond said predefined limits.