• System and software for improved prosthetic fitment
PRODUCT OPPORTUNITY
ADVANTAGES
• Real-time diagnostic tool
• Enables data-driven fitment
• Integrates with current processes
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
An ill-fitting prosthesis can result in discomfort and can compromise mobility and performance. Therefore, there is a strong need for innovative diagnostic tools for quantifying the socket-limb interface during the fitment process. Scientists at UMass Amherst have developed a prosthetic socket fitment tool which applies recently-available high-precision line-of-sight ultrasound transceivers and intuitive visualization software to provide a quantifiable internal measurement of the residual limb and bone movement to a prosthetist during the fitment process. This tool will inform the positioning of socket components to ensure a comfortable fit for the patient.
ABOUT THE LEAD INVENTOR
Dr. Frank C. Sup IV is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Lab Director of the Mechatronics and Robotics Research Laboratory (MRRL) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The MRRL is focused on the design, modeling and control of electromechanical systems with a focus on rehabilitation engineering.
AVAILABILITY:
Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research
DOCKET:
UMA 15-070
PATENT STATUS:
Patent Pending
NON-CONFIDENTIAL INVENTION DISCLOSURE
LEAD INVENTOR:
Frank Sup, Ph.D.
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