OrthoSensor Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130268081 | SHIELDED PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - A prosthetic component suitable for trialing or long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component includes at least one sensor for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system or a biological parameter is disclosed. The prosthetic component comprises a conductive material. Electronic circuitry and sensors are housed within the prosthetic component. Data from the prosthetic component can be transmitted to a remote system. The prosthetic component can comprise steel, titanium, cobalt, an alloy, or other conductive material. At least a portion of the conductive material comprising the prosthetic component is coupled to ground to shield the sensor from parasitic coupling that can affect measurement accuracy. The prosthetic component can have an opening in the shield to allow sensing or transmission of data. | 10-10-2013 |
20130079884 | INSERT MEASURING SYSTEM HAVING A POLYMER ARTICULAR SURFACE - At least one embodiment is directed to an insert for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The insert can be temporary or permanent. In one embodiment, the insert is prosthetic component for a single compartment of the knee. The insert comprises a support structure and a support structure respectively having an articular surface and a load-bearing surface. At least one of the support structures comprises polycarbonate. The polycarbonate allows short-range transmission of measurement data. The height of the insert is less than 10 millimeters. At least one internal cavity is formed when support structures are coupled together for housing electronic circuitry, sensors, and the power source. The internal cavity is isolated from the external environment and can be hermetically sealed. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079793 | SENSORED HEAD FOR A MEASUREMENT TOOL FOR THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A measurement tool for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement tool includes a sensored head that comprises a first support structure, a second support structure, and a plurality of sensors for measuring load and position of load. The housing for the measurement tool includes a first housing component and a second housing component. The first housing component comprises a handle portion, a shaft portion, and a first support structure. Similarly, the second housing component comprises a handle portion, a shaft portion, and a second support structure. The sensored head includes an interconnect, a sensor guide, sensors, and a load plate. The interconnect and the sensor guide are aligned and retained in the first support structure by a sidewall. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079792 | SPINAL INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING LOAD AND POSITION OF LOAD - A spinal instrument includes sensors for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The spinal instrument includes a sensored head region that can be inserted into a spinal region. The spinal instrument comprises a housing, a housing, an electronic assembly, and a flexible interconnect. Housing includes a handle portion, a shaft portion, and a support structure. Similarly, housing includes a handle portion, a shaft portion, and a support structure. Furthermore, housing has a cavity and a lengthwise passage respectively for receiving electronic assembly and flexible interconnect. A sensored head region of spinal instrument includes an assembly stack for measuring load magnitude and position of load on the support structure and the support structure. The flexible interconnect couples the electronic assembly to the sensors. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079791 | Modular Active Spine Tool For Measuring Vertebral Load and Position of Load - A spine measurement system includes a plurality of sensored heads, a spinal instrument, and a remote system. The spinal instrument comprises a handle, a shaft, sensored heads, and a module. The sensored heads includes one or more sensors that couple to module and each has a different height. The module includes an electronic assembly for receiving, processing, and sending quantitative data from sensors in sensored heads. The module can be coupled to and removed from handle. Similarly, sensored heads can be coupled to and removed from shaft. A sensored head can be inserted between vertebra and report vertebral conditions such as force, pressure, orientation and edge loading. A GUI of remote system can display a workflow and report load and position of load during the workflow. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079790 | Spine Tool For Measuring Vertebral Load and Position of Load - A spine measurement system includes at least one spinal instrument and a remote system. The spinal instrument comprises a handle, a shaft, an accelerometer, a sensored head, and an electronic assembly. The sensored head includes one or more sensors that are operatively coupled to the electronic assembly. The sensored head can be inserted between vertebra and report vertebral conditions such as force, pressure, orientation and edge loading. A GUI of remote system can report position via the accelerometer to show spinal instrument relative to vertebral bodies as the instrument is placed in the inter-vertebral space. The system can report optimal prosthetic size and placement in view of the sensed load and location parameters including optional orientation, rotation and insertion angle along a determined insert trajectory. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079680 | Spinal Distraction Tool For Load And Position Measurement - A spine alignment system is provided to assess load forces on the vertebra in conjunction with overall spinal alignment. The system includes a spine instrument having an electronic assembly and a sensorized head. The sensorized head can be inserted between vertebra and report vertebral conditions such as force, pressure, orientation and edge loading. A GUI is therewith provided to show where the spine instrument is positioned relative to vertebral bodies as the instrument is placed in the inter-vetebral space. The system can distract vertebrae to a first height and measure the load applied by the spine region. The GUI can indicate that the load is outside a predetermined range. The spine region can be distracted to a second height where the load is measured within the predetermined load range. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079679 | System And Method For Vertebral Load And Location Sensing - A load balance and alignment system is provided to assess load forces on the vertebra in conjunction with overall spinal alignment. The system includes a spine instrument having an electronic assembly and a sensorized head. The sensorized head can be inserted between vertebra and report vertebral conditions such as force, pressure, orientation and edge loading. A GUI is therewith provided to show where the spine instrument is positioned relative to vertebral bodies as the instrument is placed in the inter-vertebral space. The system can report optimal prosthetic size and placement in view of the sensed load and location parameters including optional orientation, rotation and insertion angle along a determined insert trajectory. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079678 | ACTIVE SPINE INSERT INSTRUMENT FOR PROSTHETIC COMPONENT PLACEMENT - A spine measurement system comprises a spinal instrument, alignment circuitry, insert instrument, and a remote system. The insert instrument comprises a handle, a shaft, and a module. The insert instrument can be used to retain, direct, and place a prosthetic component in a spinal region. The module includes an electronic assembly for receiving, processing, and sending data from the insert instrument. The module includes alignment circuitry for providing trajectory, alignment, and position information on the placement of the prosthetic component. A GUI of remote system can display a workflow and report the trajectory, alignment, and position information of insert instrument during different steps of the workflow. The system allows accurate placement of a prosthetic component in a previously probed region. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079675 | INSERT MEASURING SYSTEM HAVING AN INTERNAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY - At least one embodiment is directed to an insert for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The insert can be temporary or permanent. In one embodiment, the insert is prosthetic component for a single compartment of the knee. The insert comprises a support structure and a support structure respectively having an articular surface and a load bearing surface. The height of the insert is less than 10 millimeters. At least one internal cavity is formed when support structures are coupled together for housing electronic circuitry, sensors, and the power source. The sensors are supported by support structure on pad regions. A planar interconnect couples the sensors to electronic circuitry. The planar interconnect includes a tab that couples to a connector coupled to a printed circuit board. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079674 | ORTHOPEDIC INSERT MEASURING SYSTEM HAVING A SEALED CAVITY - At least one embodiment is directed to an insert for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The insert can be temporary or permanent. In one embodiment, the insert is prosthetic component for a single compartment of the knee. The insert comprises a support structure and a support structure respectively having an articular surface and a load bearing surface. The height of the insert is less than 10 millimeters. At least one internal cavity is formed when support structures are coupled together for housing electronic circuitry, sensors, and the power source. The internal cavity is isolated from the external environment and can be hermetically sealed. The exterior surfaces of the support structure and the support structure are sterilized. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079673 | ORTHOPEDIC INSERT MEASURING SYSTEM FOR HAVING A STERILIZED CAVITY - At least one embodiment is directed to an insert for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The insert can be temporary or permanent. In one embodiment, the insert is prosthetic component for a single compartment of the knee. The insert comprises a support structure and a support structure respectively having an articular surface and a load bearing surface. The height of the insert is less than 10 millimeters. At least one internal cavity is formed when support structures are coupled together for housing electronic circuitry, sensors, and the power source. The cavity is sterilized through a port. A membrane is between the port and the cavity. A sterilization gas permeates the membrane for sterilizing cavity. The membrane prevents ingress of solids and liquids to the cavity. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079672 | FLEXIBLE SURFACE PARAMETER MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - At least one embodiment is directed to an insert for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The insert can be temporary or permanent. In one embodiment, the insert is prosthetic component for a single compartment of the knee. The insert comprises a support structure and a support structure respectively having an articular surface and a load bearing surface. The height of the insert can be less than 10 millimeters. At least one internal cavity is formed when support structures are coupled together for housing electronic circuitry, sensors, and the power source. The insert includes a flexible articular surface. Flexible articular surface transfers loading to sensors internal to the insert. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079671 | SELF-CONTAINED MUSCULAR-SKELETAL PARAMETER MEASUREMENT SYSTEM HAVING SHIMS TO ADJUST HEIGHT - At least one embodiment is directed to an insert sensing device for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The insert sensing device can be temporary or permanent. The insert sensing device is a self-contained encapsulated measurement device. The insert sensing device comprises a support structure having an articular surface for allowing articulation of the muscular-skeletal system and a support structure having a load bearing surface. The structures attach together to form a housing that includes one or more sensors, a power source, electronic circuitry, and communication circuitry. Shims can be attached to the load-bearing surface to adjust the height of insert sensing device. The structures are substantially dimensionally equal to a passive final insert. The sensors are placed between a pad region and a load plate. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079670 | SELF-CONTAINED MUSCULAR-SKELETAL PARAMETER MEASUREMENT SYSTEM HAVING UN-LOADED OR LIGHTLY LOADED CAVITY - At least one embodiment is directed to an insert sensing device for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The insert sensing device can be temporary or permanent. The insert sensing device is a self-contained encapsulated measurement device. The insert sensing device comprises a support structure having an articular surface for allowing articulation of the muscular-skeletal system and a support structure having a load bearing surface. The structures attach together to form a housing that includes one or more sensors, a power source, electronic circuitry, and communication circuitry. The electronic circuitry, power source, and communication circuitry are placed in a cavity of the insert sensing device that is unloaded or lightly loaded by the muscular-skeletal system. Shims can be attached to the load-bearing surface to adjust the height of insert sensing device. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079669 | SMALL FORM FACTOR MUSCULAR-SKELETAL PARAMETER MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - At least one embodiment is directed to an insert for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The insert can be temporary or permanent. In one embodiment, the insert is prosthetic component for a single compartment of the knee. The insert comprises a support structure and a support structure respectively having an articular surface and a load bearing surface. The height of the insert is less than 10 millimeters. At least one internal cavity is formed when support structures are coupled together for housing electronic circuitry, sensors, and the power source. The cavity can be sterilized through a port. A membrane is between the port and the cavity. A sterilization gas permeates the membrane for sterilizing cavity. The membrane reduces the ingress of solids and liquids to the cavity. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079668 | SELF-CONTAINED MUSCULAR-SKELETAL PARAMETER MEASUREMENT SYSTEM HAVING A FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORT STRUCTURE - At least one embodiment is directed to an insert sensing device for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The insert sensing device can be temporary or permanent. The insert sensing device is a self-contained encapsulated measurement device. The insert sensing device comprises a support structure having an articular surface for allowing articulation of the muscular-skeletal system and a support structure having a load bearing surface. The structures attach together to form a housing that includes one or more sensors, a power source, electronic circuitry, and communication circuitry. Shims can be attached to the load-bearing surface to adjust the height of insert sensing device. The structures are substantially dimensionally equal to a passive final insert. The sensors are placed between a pad region and a load plate. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076157 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENABLING AN ORTHOPEDIC TOOL FOR PARAMETER MEASUREMENT - A system for enabling a medical device. The system includes a cradle having a magnet for generating a magnetic field. The cradle supports and aligns the medical device in a predetermined orientation. Medical device placed in the cradle exposes a magnetic sensitive switch to the magnetic field of the magnet that produces a change in state of the magnetic sensitive switch. Medical device further includes a switch, indicator, logic circuitry, delay circuit, and detect circuit for coupling a power source to electronic circuitry. In a first mode of operation the medical device can be turned on and then turned off. In a second mode of operation the medical device cannot be turned off after being turned on. | 03-28-2013 |
20120226360 | PROSTHETIC COMPONENT FOR MONITORING JOINT HEALTH - A prosthetic component suitable for long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component includes electronic circuitry and sensors to measure a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The prosthetic component comprises a first structure having at least one support surface, a second structure having at least one feature configured to couple to bone, and at least one sensor. The electronic circuitry and sensors are hermetically sealed within the prosthetic component. The prosthetic component includes at least on transmissive region. The transmissive region can be located in a region that has exposure to a region outside the joint. The transmissive region can comprise glass. One or more sensors can be used to monitor synovial fluid in proximity to the joint to determine joint health. The transmissive region can be used to support communication between the electronic circuitry and remote system. | 09-06-2012 |
20120226359 | SHIELDED PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - A prosthetic component suitable for long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component measures a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The prosthetic component comprises a first structure having at least one support surface, a second structure having at least one feature configured to couple to bone, and at least one sensor. The electronic circuitry and sensors are hermetically sealed within the prosthetic component. The sensor couples to the support surface of the first structure. The first and second structure are coupled together housing the at least one sensor. The first and second structures comprises steel, titanium, cobalt or an alloy thereof. At least one of the first or second structures is coupled to ground to shield the sensor from parasitic coupling. The at least one sensor can be a pressure sensor for measuring load and position of load. | 09-06-2012 |
20120220839 | PROSTHETIC COMPONENT FOR MONITORING SYNOVIAL FLUID AND METHOD - A prosthetic component suitable for long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component includes electronic circuitry and sensors to measure a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The prosthetic component comprises a first structure having at least one support surface, a second structure having at least one feature configured to couple to bone, and at least one sensor. The electronic circuitry and sensors are hermetically sealed within the prosthetic component. One or more sensors can be used to monitor synovial fluid in proximity to the joint to determine joint health. The prosthetic component includes a transmissive region. One or more optical sensors are mounted in proximity to the transmissive region. Periodic measurements of the synovial fluid are measured through the transmissive region. The measurements can include color and turbidity of the synovial fluid. The color and turbidity data can be compared against known data to determine joint status. | 08-30-2012 |
20120216611 | PROSTHETIC COMPONENT HAVING A COMPLIANT SURFACE - A prosthetic component suitable for long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component measures a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The prosthetic component comprises a first structure having at least one support surface, a second structure having at least one feature configured to couple to bone, and at least one sensor. The electronic circuitry and sensors are hermetically sealed within the prosthetic component. The sensor couples to the support surface of the first structure. The support surface of the first structure is compliant. The first and second structure are coupled together housing the at least one sensor. In one embodiment, the first and second structure are welded together forming the hermetic seal that isolates the at least one sensor from an external environment. The at least one sensor can be a pressure sensor for measuring load and position of load. | 08-30-2012 |
20120191206 | HERMETICALLY SEALED PROSTHETIC COMPONENT AND METHOD THEREFOR - A prosthetic component suitable for long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component measures a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The prosthetic component comprises a first structure having at least one support surface, a second structure having at least one feature configured to couple to bone, and at least one sensor. The electronic circuitry and sensors are hermetically sealed within the prosthetic component. The sensor couples to the support surface of the first structure. The first and second structure are coupled together housing the at least one sensor. In one embodiment, the first and second structure are welded together forming the hermetic seal that isolates the at least one sensor from an external environment. The at least one sensor can be a pressure sensor for measuring load and position of load. | 07-26-2012 |
20120190940 | SENSORED PROSTHETIC COMPONENT AND METHOD - A prosthetic component suitable for long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component includes electronic circuitry and sensors to measure a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The prosthetic component comprises a first structure having at least one support surface, a second structure having at least one feature configured to couple to bone. The electronic circuitry and sensors are hermetically sealed within the prosthetic component. Sensors can be used to monitor synovial fluid in proximity to the joint to determine joint health. The prosthetic component can include a temperature sensor or a pH sensor. The temperature or pH of the synovial fluid can be correlated to a variety of joint conditions. Measurements over time can be analyzed for trends. The temperature or pH can be calibrated for the patient. For example, calibration can be for temperature or pH of a patient healthy joint. The measurements are compared against this patient reference. | 07-26-2012 |
20120157885 | MUSCULAR-SKELETAL FORCE, PRESSURE, AND LOAD MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A measurement system for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a capacitor, a signal generator, a digital counter, counter register, a digital clock, a digital timer, and a data register. The sensor of the measurement system is the capacitor. The measurement system generates a repeating signal having a measurement cycle that corresponds to the capacitance of the capacitor. The capacitor comprises more than one capacitor mechanically in series. Electrically, the capacitor comprises more than one capacitor in parallel. In one embodiment, the capacitor includes a dielectric layer comprising polyimide. A force, pressure, or load is applied to the capacitor that elastically compresses the device. | 06-21-2012 |
20120157884 | MEDICAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A measurement system for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a capacitor, a signal generator, a digital counter, counter register, a digital clock, a digital timer, and a data register. The sensor of the measurement system is the capacitor. The measurement system generates a repeating signal having a measurement cycle that corresponds to the capacitance of the capacitor. The capacitor comprises more than one capacitor mechanically in series. Electrically, the capacitor comprises more than one capacitor in parallel. In one embodiment, the capacitor includes a dielectric layer comprising polyimide. A force, pressure, or load is applied to the capacitor that elastically compresses the device. | 06-21-2012 |
20120157839 | HIGH PRECISION SENSING FOR PARAMETER MEASUREMENT OF BONE DENSITY - A measurement system for capturing a transit time, phase, or frequency of energy waves propagating through a propagation medium is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a compressible waveguide ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120152036 | SHIELDED CAPACITOR SENSOR SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A measurement system for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a capacitor, a signal generator, a digital counter, counter register, a digital clock, a digital timer, and a data register. The sensor of the measurement system is the capacitor. The measurement system generates a repeating signal having a measurement cycle that corresponds to the capacitance of the capacitor. The capacitor comprises more than one capacitor mechanically in series. Electrically, the capacitor comprises more than one capacitor in parallel. In one embodiment, the capacitor includes a dielectric layer comprising polyimide. A force, pressure, or load is applied to the capacitor that elastically compresses the device. The capacitor is shielded from parasitic coupling and parasitic capacitance. | 06-21-2012 |
20120152017 | SMALL FORM FACTOR MEDICAL SENSOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A measurement system for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a capacitor, a signal generator, a digital counter, counter register, a digital clock, a digital timer, and a data register. The sensor of the measurement system is the capacitor. The measurement system generates a repeating signal having a measurement cycle that corresponds to the capacitance of the capacitor. The capacitor comprises more than one capacitor mechanically in series. Electrically, the capacitor comprises more than one capacitor in parallel. In one embodiment, the capacitor includes a dielectric layer comprising polyimide. A force, pressure, or load is applied to the capacitor that elastically compresses the device. | 06-21-2012 |
20110319755 | SENSING MODULE FOR ORTHOPEDIC LOAD SENSING INSERT DEVICE - A sensing insert device ( | 12-29-2011 |
20110160738 | OPERATING ROOM SURGICAL FIELD DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFORE - One or more disposable devices suitable for use in a surgical field of an operating room are disclosed. One device comprises a sensor ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110160616 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORTHOPEDIC LOAD AND LOCATION SENSING - A sensing insert device ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110160583 | Orthopedic Navigation System with Sensorized Devices - A low-cost and compact electronic device toolset is provided for orthopedic assisted navigation. The toolset comprises wireless sensorized devices that communicate directly with one another. A computer workstation is an optional component for further visualization. The sensorized devices are constructed with low-cost transducers and are self-powered. The toolset is disposable and incurs less hospital maintenance and overhead. As one example, the toolset reports anatomical alignment during a surgical workflow procedure. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
20110160572 | DISPOSABLE WAND AND SENSOR FOR ORTHOPEDIC ALIGNMENT - A disposable tool suitable for use in orthopedic alignment comprises a sensor ( | 06-30-2011 |
20100332152 | INTEGRATED POSITION AND PARAMETER SENSING FOR THE MUSCULARSKELETAL SYSTEM - A measurement system for capturing a transit time, phase, or frequency of energy waves propagating through a propagation medium is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a sensing module ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331894 | ORTHOPEDIC SCREW FOR MEASURING A PARAMETER OF THE MUSCULARSKELETAL SYSTEM - A dual-mode closed-loop measurement system ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331738 | INTEGRATED SENSOR AND INTERCONNECT FOR MEASURING A PARAMETER OF THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A sensing insert device ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331737 | ENCAPSULATED FORCE SENSOR FOR MEASURING A PARAMETER OF THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A sensing insert device ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331736 | WIRELESS SENSING MODULE FOR SENSING A PARAMETER OF THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A sensing insert device ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331735 | WIRELESS POWER MODULATION TELEMETRY FOR MEASURING A PARAMETER OF THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A sensing insert device ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331734 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORTHOPEDIC LOAD SENSING INSERT DEVICE - A sensing insert device ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331733 | SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC JOINT - One embodiment is directed to a sensor for measuring a skeletal system. A signal path of the system comprises an amplifier ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331718 | PROPAGATION TUNED OSCILLATOR FOR ORTHOPEDIC PARAMETER MEASUREMENT - A measurement system for capturing a transit time, phase, or frequency of energy waves propagating through a propagation medium ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331704 | INTEGRATED SENSOR FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A sensing assemblage ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331687 | SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUS WAVE, PULSED, AND PULSED-ECHO PARAMETER MEASUREMENT - A measurement system for capturing a transit time, phase, or frequency of energy waves propagating through a propagation medium is disclosed. The measurement system comprises two different closed-loop feedback paths. The first path includes a driver circuit ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331685 | TRANSDUCER DRIVER FOR MEASURING A PARAMETER OF THE MUSCULARSKELETAL SYSTEM - A measurement system for capturing a transit time, phase, or frequency of energy waves propagating through a propagation medium is disclosed. The measurement system comprises two different closed-loop feedback paths. The first path includes a transducer driver ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331683 | SENSING MODULE FOR ORTHOPEDIC LOAD SENSING INSERT DEVICE - A sensing insert device ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331682 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADVANCED LOW-POWER MANAGEMENT OF A SENSOR TO MEASURE A PARAMETER OF THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A sensing insert device ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331681 | ZERO-CROSSING RECEIVER FOR ORTHOPEDIC PARAMETER SENSING - A sensor system uses positive closed-loop feedback to provide energy waves into a medium. It comprises a transducer ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331680 | HIGH PRECISION PROCESSING OF MEASUREMENT DATA FOR THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A measurement system measures a parameter of a muscular-skeletal system. The measurement system is placed in proximity to the muscular-skeletal system such that the parameter to be measured is applied to a sensing assemblage ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331679 | PULSED ECHO SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC JOINT - At least one embodiment is directed to a sensor for measuring a skeletal system. A signal path of the system comprises an amplifier ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331663 | DUAL MODE CLOSED-LOOP SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A PARAMETER OF THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A dual-mode closed-loop measurement system ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100331633 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHORT RANGE TELEMETRY TO MEASURE A PARAMETER OF THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A sensing insert device ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100328098 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED ANTENNA IN A SENSING MODULE FOR MEASUREMENT OF THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A sensing insert device ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100328077 | WIRELESS POWER MODULATION TELEMETRY FOR MEASURING A PARAMETER OF THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A sensing insert device ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100327880 | PULSED WAVEGUIDE SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A PARAMETER - At least one embodiment is directed to a sensor for measuring a parameter. A signal path of the system comprises an amplifier ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100327848 | PULSED ECHO PROPAGATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A PARAMETER - At least one embodiment is directed to a sensor for measuring a parameter. A signal path of the system comprises an amplifier ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100326211 | SENSING MODULE HAVING A PIEZO-RESISTIVE SENSOR FOR ORTHOPEDIC LOAD SENSING INSERT DEVICE - A sensing insert device ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100326210 | LOAD SENSING PLATFORM FOR MEASURING A PARAMETER OF THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A load sensing platform ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100326194 | EDGE-DETECT RECEIVER FOR ORTHOPEDIC PARAMETER SENSING - A sensor system uses positive closed-loop feedback to provide energy waves into a medium. A sensor comprises a transducer ( | 12-30-2010 |
20100326187 | HIGH PRECISION SENSING FOR PARAMETER MEASUREMENT OF THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM - A measurement system for capturing a transit time, phase, or frequency of energy waves propagating through a propagation medium is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a compressible waveguide ( | 12-30-2010 |