Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
073379010 | MUSCULAR FORCE (E.G., STRENGTH TESTING, EXERCISING OR TRAINING EFFORT, ETC.) | 29 |
20080202232 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RESISTANCE-BASED MUSCULAR FORCE EVALUATION USING A HEXAGONAL DIAGRAM OF OUTPUT DISTRIBUTION - The torques at the first and second joints of a test subject are measured, which may be generated simultaneously by the coordinate action of the antagonistic mono- and bi-articular muscles. A hexagonal diagram of the output distribution is formulated on a plane formed by two axes corresponding to torques at the first and second joints as. Based on the diagram, the muscular force of the subject, changing through training, may accurately be evaluated, without the necessity of specifying the force of individual function-based muscles of praxis, even if the subject changes his or her position or joint angle. The torques at the first and second joints are measured, which are generated simultaneously by the coordinate action of the antagonistic mono- and bi-articular muscles. The muscular force of the bi-articular link mechanism of the subject is thus measured by the diagram. | 08-28-2008 |
20080216570 | Isometric Strength testing apparatus - An isometric strength testing device includes a base for selectively supporting either a chair or a wheelchair for the subject to be tested. A pair of limb supports are positioned on the base, one to immobilize an arm and the other a leg of the subject. Each support includes a band carrying a load cell for generating a signal measurement of the force applied to the cell. Goniometers are associated with the supports for establishing appropriate angles of the subject's limbs at the knee and elbow. A computer connected to the force plates processes and displays data generated by the load cells. | 09-11-2008 |
20090133492 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING AGE ON BASIS OF PHYSICAL STRENGTH - A system for measuring a person's age on the basis of his/her physical strength is disclosed. A system is provided using multiple exercise courses that make a user perform various kinds of exercises without overburdening the user and that include entertainment factors. A user's age can be calculated, based on the amount of time that the user takes to complete each course and all of the courses taken together, on the basis of the physical strength of a user and the degree to which the user can perform various exercise movements. This system includes multiple courses, to which various exercise devices or other features are provided. The exercise courses are formed so that the user demonstrates various physical abilities, including muscle strength at multiple portions of his/her body, flexibility of the body, balance of the body, and agility of the body. | 05-28-2009 |
20100050765 | MUSCLE TRAINING DEVICE WITH MUSCULAR FORCE MEASUREMENT FUNCTION FOR CONTROLLING THE AXIAL TORQUE OF A JOINT AXLE - A training device measures, after its robot arm is mounted on a trainee, a change in angle of the joint axles of a limb of the trainee with angular sensors. Based on the angular change measured, a controller calculates an angular rate in the direction in which a load is applied, stores as the maximum muscular force a load at the time when the angular rate has exceeded a predetermined value, and stops applying the loads. | 03-04-2010 |
20100139395 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING AN INSTRUMENT OPERATING FORCE - Different loads are applied to the skeletal muscle of at least one of an upper arm, an upper limb girdle, and a lower limb of the test subject to cause isometric muscle contraction under each load and measure the muscle activity of the skeletal muscle. Then, an upper limit of the muscle activity in a region where a magnitude of the load and an intensity of the muscle activity have a linear relationship is determined as the limit in an appropriate muscle activity range that suits the test subject. Subsequently, the muscle activity of the skeletal muscle of a test subject operating an instrument is measured, and the test subject's force for operating the instrument is evaluated based on a frequency distribution where the frequency of the muscle activity of the skeletal muscle being exercised to operate the instrument is distributed with respect to the obtained limit. | 06-10-2010 |
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 |
20110179862 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING FORCE, TORQUE AND OUTPUT ON AN ERGOMETER OR BICYCLE - A method and device for measuring force, torque and output on an ergometer or bicycle. When the ergometer or bicycle is used as intended, a torque is transmitted via a shaft onto a flexible drive and further onto the flywheel of an ergometer or the rear wheel of the bicycle by two pedal cranks. The flexible drive has a pulley or a sprocket wheel which is non-rotatably connected to the shaft in at least one direction of rotation. Elastic torsions of the shaft that result independently from the torque transmission are detected at both sides of the pulley or the sprocket wheel as a measure of the forces applied to the shaft to determine the torque and output both of the left and right leg of the user of the ergometer or bicycle. Corresponding electrical sensor signals are generated and supplied to a memory and/or evaluation unit for further processing. | 07-28-2011 |
20120042723 | ATHLETICISM RATING AND PERFORMANCE MEASURING SYSTEM - A universal athleticism rating system and related athletic performance measuring systems for accurately detecting and recording athletic performance are disclosed. The athleticism rating system evaluates individual athletes against a common, standardized, set of athletic performance tests. Each athlete performs the athletic tests and his or her scores in the individual tests are entered into a standardized calculation to produce a single athletic performance score. The related performance measuring system is preferably a timing system that ensures quick, easy, and accurate collection of athletic event timing related data without the need for the athlete to wear any special detection devices or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the performance measuring system integrates with the rating system to provide seamless athletic data collection and rating of athletes. | 02-23-2012 |
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 |
20120198929 | METHOD OF DETERMINING WHEN A PERSON HAS REACHED A MINIMUM LEVEL OF PHYSICAL FITNESS - The method disclosed is used in determining who is truly fit and is a capable low crouch duck walker. It establishes a distance of about 100 yards more or less as a minimum distance to cover without standing up or touching the ground with ones hands while in the low crouch duck walk. | 08-09-2012 |
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 |
20130019676 | SELF CORRECTING FITNESS TEST - The present invention relates to a physical fitness test which is easy to do, easy to monitor and is easily self correcting. It involves taking a push, pull, core, and cardio test that is easy to do but can be measured for like age and gender individuals. | 01-24-2013 |
20140000361 | SENSOR APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING FORCES APPLIED TO A PEDAL OF A BICYCLE | 01-02-2014 |
20140137647 | ONE REPETITION MAXIMUM (1RM) ESTIMATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A one repetition maximum (1RM) estimating apparatus includes a potential signal receiving unit configured to receive a potential signal of a muscle from a sensor attached to a user, and a 1RM estimating unit configured to estimate a 1RM of the user based on the potential signal. | 05-22-2014 |
20140174174 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PROMOTING USAGE OF CORE MUSCLES AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - Embodiments disclosed include a system and method for development of core muscles' support, comprising a means for identifying a user qualifying movement, a means for detecting a core muscle contraction in the identified qualifying movement, a means for discriminating between a core muscle contraction and no core muscle contraction in the identified qualifying movement; and a means to provide feedback to the user. | 06-26-2014 |
20150128695 | Multifunction Fitness Testing Device - A multifunction fitness testing device is disclosed. The multifunction fitness testing device includes a main body, a muscular endurance test part, a flexibility test part, a grip test part, and a host computer. The muscular endurance test part connects to the main body. The muscular endurance test part includes a foot fixing part and a folding plate. The foot fixing part connects to the folding plate. The flexibility test part is located near the foot fixing part. The host computer connects to the main body and electrically connects to the folding plate, the flexibility test part, and the grip test part. | 05-14-2015 |
20220133198 | System and Method for Quantification of Exercise and Physical Therapy - A system for quantification of exercise and physical therapy includes an anchoring module and an electronics module. The anchoring module is removably attached to an object (e.g., a flexible resistive band) or equipped with a clamping mechanism for removably securing the object. The anchoring module also includes an anchoring-module coupling fixture. At least one of the modules includes a sensor (e.g., a force sensor) configured to generate a signal representative of a user's performance during exercise or physical therapy; a processor configured to receive signals from the force sensor; a computer storage medium storing software code and in communication with the processor, wherein the software code includes instruction for processing the signals from the force sensor to quantify the performance; and at least one electronics-module coupling fixture configured to secure the electronics module to the anchoring module coupling fixture. | 05-05-2022 |
073379020 | Jaw or hand (e.g., gripping, pinching, or biting) | 10 |
20080202233 | Angle and Force Measurement Instrument - A portable handheld device ( | 08-28-2008 |
20090025475 | GRIP FORCE TRANSDUCER AND GRIP FORCE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A grip force assessment device, method and system that can provide a grip force map image presenting a detailed image of the complex grip capability/capacity of a human hand including the palm and all digits improving over existing assessment systems and their attendant inaccuracy, poor reliability, and lack of meaningful clinical relevance. The grip force assessment system includes a grip force transducer including a high-resolution tactile array that produces a high-resolution grip force signal. A processing device processes, analyzes and outputs grip force data. A display provides a grip force map image showing distribution of individual finger function relative to entire hand function. The grip force transducer includes a high-resolution tactile sensor wherein the greatest distance between adjacent pressure sensing nodes is in the range of 1.0 mm to 10.0 mm. | 01-29-2009 |
20090031800 | Sensor Element, Sensor Device, Object Movement Control Device, Object Judgment Device - A sensor element capable of appropriately detecting an external force operating three-dimensionally is provided. The sensor element has an electrically conductive elastic member whose electrical property changes when compressed or expanded by an external force, and a plurality of electrode elements, which are capable of receiving power supply, for measuring electric properties from outside. The plurality of electrode elements are grouped into one or more sets, each having a predetermined number of electrode elements, for measuring electrical properties, and the electrode elements constituting a set are arranged three-dimensionally inside and on the surface of the conductive elastic member. | 02-05-2009 |
20090199636 | ANALYZING GRIP PRESSURE OF A BOWLER - Systems and methods for measuring and analyzing the grip of a bowler. In some embodiments, a bowling grip pressure device includes a glove configured to leave the second finger, the third finger, and the thumb substantially exposed. Pressure sensors are attached to the substantially exposed fingers. At least one pressure sensor is permanently affixed to the glove. Methods are taught for analyzing a bowler's performance. In some embodiments, the bowler performs a plurality of bowling motions. Pressures exerted on the second finger, the third finger, and the thumb are measured and recorded as a function of time. The bowler's performance is evaluated based upon the recorded pressures as a function of time. Methods are also taught for using recorded grip pressure data to fit a bowler with a proper bowling ball. | 08-13-2009 |
20100095764 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING A DISORDER | 04-22-2010 |
20120011932 | INPUT APPARATUS - An input apparatus includes: an input apparatus main body that is used to make an input for operating an operation target; a grip detection portion configured to detect that a user has gripped the input apparatus main body with a predetermined force or more; a motion detection portion configured to detect a movement of the input apparatus main body and output a movement detection value corresponding to the movement of the input apparatus main body; a controller configured to execute, while/after the grip of the input apparatus main body is being detected by the grip detection portion, processing for controlling the operation target based on the movement detection value; and a first response portion configured to return, when at least the grip of the input apparatus main body is detected by the grip detection portion, a first response to the user irrespective of the control of the controller. | 01-19-2012 |
20120137771 | FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATOR - A functional capacity evaluator has a strain block and a strain gauge attached to the strain block. A first pair of grips is attachable to the strain block such that when a user squeezes them together using a grip motion, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring the user's grip strength. A second pair of grips is attachable to the strain block such that when the user squeezes them together using a pinch motion, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring pinch strength. A deadlift bar is attachable to the strain block such that when the strain block is supported in a first direction and the user pulls on the bar in an opposing direction, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring deadlift strength. | 06-07-2012 |
20120137772 | Multi-Functional Hand Strength Assessment Device - A multi-functional hand strength assessment device includes a housing and at least one bellows device supported by the housing. A grip bar is interfaced with the bellows device for compression thereof. The grip bar is supported by the housing and is accessible by a user to grasp the grip bar for assessment of grip hand strength and finger pinch strength of the user. A grip is interfaced with the bellows device for compression thereof for assessment of twisting hand strength of the user. A pinch bar is supported by the housing opposite the grip bar and movement of one of the grip bar and the pinch bar towards the other compresses the bellows device for assessment of finger pinch strength of the user's fingers. A mechanical or electronic pressure gauge is in fluid connection with the bellows device to register a reading relating to hand strength. | 06-07-2012 |
20120255355 | HAND MUSCLE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to an integrated system for measuring hand strength and dexterity. Specifically, the integrated system allows for measuring of hand muscle strength through the pinch-grip test, of intrinsic hand muscle strength, and testing of performance in various dexterity tests. | 10-11-2012 |
073379030 | Using a resilient force-resister | 1 |
20100281974 | HAND DYNAMOMETER WITH IMPROVED CONFIGURATION FOR GRIP STRENGTH ASSESSMENT - A handle assembly mounted to a dynamometer measuring device including a base mounted to an input location of the measuring device. A plurality of arms extend in a lineal direction from the base and are arranged in spaced and gap defining fashion. The arms deflect inward relative to one another upon being exerted by a compressing force and concurrent with outputting a signal through at least one strain gauge wire extending from an interior of each arm to the measuring device. | 11-11-2010 |
073379040 | Impact | 1 |
073379050 | Using a resilient force-resister | 1 |
20090235739 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING ENERGY EXPENDITURE AND FOOT INCLINE IN INDIVIDUALS - A method and system for measuring energy expenditure of individuals by measuring force from a plurality of foot-borne force sensitive resistors and calculating incline from a foot-borne tri-axial accelerometer. | 09-24-2009 |
073379060 | Including a rotary element with a braking means (e.g., friction brake) | 1 |
073379070 | Pedal driven (e.g., cycle ergometer) | 1 |
20160136481 | System For Estimating Total Power Input By A Bicyclist Using A Single Sided Power Meter System - A system is provided for determining total exerted power value that is determined based on power measured at only one side of a bicycle by determining a side-to-side pedaling power asymmetry and estimating the total exerted power as a function of values of the one-sided power measurement and the side-to-side pedaling power asymmetry. | 05-19-2016 |