Patent ID: 7655051

Claim:
An artificial hand comprising a base plate; more than one articulated digits wherein the digits have one or more joint and wherein the digits are rotatably attached to the base plate having a dorsal side and a palmar side; a coil spring attached at each joint; each digit having a cord having a first and second end, where the first end is attached to the digit on the dorsal side; a lever rotatably attached to the base plate wherein the second end of the one or more cords is attached directly or indirectly to the lever; and a pull cable attached to the lever; wherein one spring is attached at each joint such that when the springs are relaxed the digits are in the closed position toward the palmar side of the hand; and wherein when the pull cable is pulled, the lever rotates, pulling the cords which pull the digits from the closed position to the open position, thereby activating the artificial hand.