Myomo Strengthens Intellectual Property Portfolio With Receipt of Key Patent in Japan

Myomo, Inc., a wearable medical robotics company that offers increased functionality for those suffering from neurological disorders and upper-limb paralysis, announces the granting of patent number 6998478 titled “Powered Orthotic Device and Method of Using Same” by the Japanese Patent Office. This new Japanese patent is part of a family of patents Myomo has been issued for its MyoPro device in the United States, Europe, China and Japan. This family of patents covers a powered orthotic device that supports movement of a user’s arm above the elbow, as well as a user’s fingers and thumb to support grasping. Read more >>