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Prosthetic Hand Lifts Heavy LoadsProsthetic hand designed to enable amputee to lift diverse heavy objects like rocks and logs. Has simple serrated end effector with no moving parts. Prosthesis held on forearm by system of flexible straps. Features include ruggedness, simplicity, and relatively low cost.
Document ID
19910000074
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Carden, James R.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.)
Norton, William
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.)
Belcher, Jewell G.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.)
Vest, Thomas W.
(Management Services, Inc.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
MFS-28465
Accession Number
91B10074
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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