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Sensing module for orthopedic load sensing insert device
US8979758B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8979758-B2 |
| Application number | US-82632910-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Publication date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
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A sensing insert device ( 100 ) is disclosed for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The sensing insert device ( 100 ) can be temporary or permanent. The sensing module ( 200 ) is a self-contained encapsulated measurement device having at least one contacting surface that couples to the muscular-skeletal system. The sensing module ( 200 ) comprises one or more sensing assemblages ( 1802 ), electronic circuitry ( 307 ), an antenna ( 2302 ), and communication circuitry ( 320 ). The sensing assemblages ( 1802 ) are between a top plate ( 1502 ) and a bottom plate ( 1504 ) in a sensing platform ( 121 ). The bottom plate ( 1504 ) is supported by a ledge ( 1708 ) on an interior surface of a sidewall ( 1716 ) of a housing ( 1706 ). A cap ( 1702 ) couples to top plate ( 1502 ). The cap ( 1702 ) is adhesively coupled to the housing ( 1706 ). The adhesive is flexible allowing movement of the cap ( 1702 ) when a force, pressure, or load is applied thereto.
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What is claimed is: 1. A sensing module for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system comprising: a housing comprising: a flexible load bearing top surface; a sidewall; and a bottom surface; a rigid bottom plate; a rigid top plate; a sensing platform configured to measure a load on the top surface and a location of the load on the top surface, wherein the top plate is configured to transfer a portion of the load applied to the top surface to the sensing pl…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8979758B2 cover?
- A sensing insert device ( 100 ) is disclosed for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The sensing insert device ( 100 ) can be temporary or permanent. The sensing module ( 200 ) is a self-contained encapsulated measurement device having at least one contacting surface that couples to the muscular-skeletal system. The sensing module ( 200 ) comprises one or more sensing assembl…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Stein Marc, Ellis Jim, Roche Martin, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B5/4528. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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