公开(公告)号：US08197425B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-12

申请号：US12618096

申请日：2009-11-13

Applicant: Toshiki Kobayashi ,  Kam Lun Leung ,  Yasushi Akazawa ,  Satoru Maeda ,  Toshiya Nakamura

Inventor： Toshiki Kobayashi ,  Kam Lun Leung ,  Yasushi Akazawa ,  Satoru Maeda ,  Toshiya Nakamura

IPC: A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/117 ,  A61B5/04

CPC classification number: A61B5/1121 ,  A61B5/0488 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/1126 ,  A61B5/4519 ,  A61B5/4528

Abstract: A measurement device (10) for quantitatively measuring stiffness, torque or range of motion (ROM) around the joint axis of the ankle-foot complex of a lower limb in the sagittal and coronal planes, the device (10) comprising: a plate (13, 21) for placement of the ankle-foot complex, the plate (13, 21) operatively connected to an actuator (14, 16) for manual actuation; an angular measurement device (12, 17) to measure an angular position of the ankle-foot complex; a torquemeter (11) to measure resistance torque of the ankle-foot complex; an electromyograph (48) to monitor muscular activity of muscles of the lower limb; and computer software to record the measured angular position, resistance torque of the ankle-foot complex and EMG of the lower limb muscles.

Abstract translation: 一种用于定量测量在矢状面和冠状面中的下肢踝足复合体的关节轴线周围的刚度，扭矩或运动范围的测量装置（10），所述装置（10）包括：板（ 13,21），用于放置脚踝复合体，板（13,21）可操作地连接到用于手动致动的致动器（14,16）; 用于测量踝足复合体的角位置的角度测量装置（12,17）; 扭力计（11）测量踝足复合体的阻力矩; 用于监测下肢肌肉的肌肉活动的肌电图（48）; 和计算机软件记录测量的角位置，踝足复合体的阻力矩和下肢肌肉的EMG。

公开(公告)号：US20120136278A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13306562

申请日：2011-11-29

Applicant: Munish Gupta ,  Deborah Schenberger ,  Somin Eunice Lee ,  Amjad Ramahi

Inventor： Munish Gupta ,  Deborah Schenberger ,  Somin Eunice Lee ,  Amjad Ramahi

IPC: A61B5/11 ,  A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/68

CPC classification number: A61B5/076 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/1126 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/14546 ,  A61B5/4566 ,  A61B5/6846 ,  A61B5/686 ,  A61B90/06 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  A61B2562/0261 ,  A61B2562/028 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2/4657 ,  A61F2002/30668 ,  A61F2250/0001

Abstract: A system for monitoring strain as an indicator of biological conditions, such as spinal fusion, glucose levels, spinal loading, and heart rate. The system includes an inter-digitated capacitor sensor, and RF transmitter, and an associated antenna, all of which are microminiature or microscopic in size and can be implanted in a biological host such as a human or animal. An inductively coupled power supply is also employed to avoid the need for implantation of chemical batteries. Power is provided to the sensor and transmitter, and data is transmitted from the sensor, when an external receiving device, such as a handheld RF ID type receiver, is placed proximate the location of the implanted sensor, transmitter and inductively coupled power supply. The implanted sensor, transmitter and inductively coupled power supply can be left in place permanently or removed when desired.

Abstract translation: 用于监测应变作为生物条件的指标的系统，例如脊柱融合，葡萄糖水平，脊柱负荷和心率。 该系统包括数字化电容器传感器和RF发射器，以及相关联的天线，所有这些天线都是微型或微观尺寸的并且可以植入生物宿主例如人或动物中。 还采用电感耦合电源来避免对化学电池的植入的需要。 当诸如手持RF ID型接收器的外部接收装置放置在植入的传感器，发射器和电感耦合电源的位置附近时，向传感器和发射器提供电力，并且数据从传感器传输。 植入的传感器，变送器和感应耦合电源可以永久保留或者在需要时移除。

公开(公告)号：US20120131816A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13117232

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: Juan Carlos Chasco Pérez de Arenaza

Inventor： Juan Carlos Chasco Pérez de Arenaza

IPC: A43B13/40 ,  A43D11/00

CPC classification number: A43B17/026 ,  A43B1/0009 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/1077 ,  A61B5/4023 ,  A61B5/6807 ,  A61F5/14

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible sheet which includes cavities that are intercommunicated by a captive fluid of a known viscosity and which is positioned as an insole beneath the sole of the foot. The upper surface of the aforementioned cavities receives plantar pressures, thereby acquiring a corresponding dimpled appearance indicating those areas receiving greater or less plantar pressure. The gradual movement of the fluid through the hollow closed circuit is caused mainly by the resistance to the fluid provided by two-way an one-way valves and alternatively by the resistance provided by the cross-section and length of the conduits to the viscosity of the fluid. In this way, as the foot oscillates the cavities remain the same. The invention is mainly intended for obtaining approximate plantar pressure measurements by observing the upper surface of the adjoining cavities after a sufficient number of steps, producing the mould or negative and saving a record of same, and producing the final insole.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种柔性片材，其包括由已知粘度的捕获流体相互连通并且被定位为足底底部下方的内底的空腔。 上述空腔的上表面接收足底压力，从而获得指示接收更大或更小的足底压力的区域的相应的凹坑外观。 流体通过中空闭合回路的逐渐运动主要由对单向阀双向阀提供的流体的阻力或者由导管的横截面和长度提供的阻力与粘度 流体。 以这种方式，当脚振动时，空腔保持不变。 本发明主要用于通过在足够数量的步骤之后观察相邻腔体的上表面以产生近似足底压力测量值，产生模具或阴性物体并保存其记录，并生产最终的鞋内底。

公开(公告)号：US08141277B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12492172

申请日：2009-06-26

Applicant: Douglas K. Robinson ,  John J. Erickson ,  Gordon B. Taylor ,  Steven E. Beard ,  Derek S. Weber ,  Jared Moisan

Inventor： Douglas K. Robinson ,  John J. Erickson ,  Gordon B. Taylor ,  Steven E. Beard ,  Derek S. Weber ,  Jared Moisan

IPC: A43B5/00

CPC classification number: A43B5/001 ,  A43B3/0005 ,  A43B11/00 ,  A43B13/14 ,  A43B23/0235 ,  A43B23/0275 ,  A43C1/00 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/6807 ,  A61B2560/0214 ,  A63B69/0059 ,  A63B69/3608 ,  A63B69/3667 ,  A63B2069/367 ,  A63B2102/32 ,  A63B2220/56 ,  A63B2220/833 ,  A63B2220/836

Abstract: Active-response golf shoes are disclosed. The golf shoes include a plurality of sensors, a controller, and at least one active-response element. The sensor and controller operate to rapidly determine if a golfer is walking or swinging a golf club. Once this determination is made the controller and active-response element rapidly change the shoe's characteristics. If the controller determines that the golfer is walking, the shoe provides a soft and flexible walking platform. If the controller determines that the golfer is swinging, the shoe morphs or changes automatically to provide a stable hitting platform. The controller senses various predetermined conditions such as pressure of the user's foot to determine whether the golfer is walking or swinging. The active-response element is a lateral adjuster having an upper bracket located in the laces area and a lower bracket affixed to the side of the sole, brackets supporting a plurality of electrostrictive polymer bands.

Abstract translation: 公开了主动反应高尔夫球鞋。 高尔夫球鞋包括多个传感器，控制器和至少一个主动响应元件。 传感器和控制器可以快速确定高尔夫球手是走路还是摆动高尔夫球杆。 一旦做出这一决定，控制器和主动响应元件就会迅速改变鞋子的特性。 如果控制器确定高尔夫球手正在行走，鞋子将提供一个柔软而灵活的步行平台。 如果控制器确定高尔夫球手正在摆动，则鞋会自动变形或改变，以提供稳定的打击平台。 控制器感测各种预定条件，例如用户脚的压力，以确定高尔夫球手是走路还是摆动。 主动响应元件是侧向调节器，其具有位于鞋带区域中的上支架，并且下支架固定到鞋底侧，托架支撑多个电致伸缩聚合物带。

公开(公告)号：US20120029345A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：US13196701

申请日：2011-08-02

Applicant: Mohamed R. Mahfouz ,  Ray C. Wasielewski ,  Richard Komistek

Inventor： Mohamed R. Mahfouz ,  Ray C. Wasielewski ,  Richard Komistek

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  A61B6/03 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B8/13

CPC classification number: A61B5/04 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/0004 ,  A61B5/002 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/0488 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/1038 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/1114 ,  A61B5/112 ,  A61B5/1121 ,  A61B5/1127 ,  A61B5/4528 ,  A61B5/4533 ,  A61B5/4585 ,  A61B5/6807 ,  A61B5/6828 ,  A61B5/6831 ,  A61B5/6833 ,  A61B5/72 ,  A61B5/7267 ,  A61B8/0858 ,  A61B8/0875 ,  A61B8/4227 ,  A61B8/4236 ,  A61B8/4254 ,  A61B8/4263 ,  A61B8/4472 ,  A61B8/4477 ,  A61B8/466 ,  A61B8/467 ,  A61B8/483 ,  A61B8/5223 ,  A61B8/5238 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B2034/105 ,  A61B2562/02 ,  A61B2562/0204 ,  A61B2562/0219 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  A61B2562/046 ,  G06F19/3481 ,  G16H50/50

Abstract: A device for acquiring data and diagnosing a musculoskeletal injury. The device includes a semi-flexible housing, at least one ultrasonic transducer, a positional localizer, and a transmission system. The semi-flexible housing is positioned proximate a portion of the musculoskeletal system of a patient and supports the at least one ultrasonic transducer and the positional localizer. The at least one ultrasonic transducer is configured to acquire an ultrasonic data indicative of a bone surface. The positional localizer is positioned at a select location relative to the at least one ultrasonic transducer and tracks movement of the housing. The transmission system transmits the ultrasonic data of the at least one ultrasonic transducer and the movement data of the positional localizer to a data analyzer for analysis and diagnosis.

Abstract translation: 用于获取数据并诊断肌肉骨骼损伤的装置。 该装置包括半柔性壳体，至少一个超声波换能器，位置定位器和传输系统。 半柔性壳体位于患者的肌肉骨骼系统的一部分附近，并且支撑至少一个超声换能器和位置定位器。 所述至少一个超声换能器配置成获取指示骨表面的超声波数据。 位置定位器位于相对于至少一个超声波换能器的选择位置处，并跟踪壳体的运动。 传输系统将至少一个超声波换能器的超声波数据和位置定位器的运动数据发送到数据分析器进行分析和诊断。

公开(公告)号：US20120010535A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US13178314

申请日：2011-07-07

Applicant: Erik N. Kubiak ,  Kylee North ,  Robert W. Hitchcock

Inventor： Erik N. Kubiak ,  Kylee North ,  Robert W. Hitchcock

IPC: A61B5/103

CPC classification number: A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/45 ,  A61B5/4833 ,  A61B5/4848 ,  A61B5/6812 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  A61B2562/12 ,  A61F5/01

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for measuring an under foot load profile of a patient during a period of partial weight bearing are described. The system may include a walking boot cast. A housing, including an inner surface and an upper surface that cooperate to define an inner cavity, may be oriented with respect to a patient's leg. The upper surface may be slidably received within the inner cavity in a piston and cylinder configuration or may be otherwise configured. The system may include a pressure sensor configured to monitor the load profile of a patient during the desired period of partial weight bearing. The pressure sensor may be located below the upper surface. The system may include a noncompressible force transmitter positioned within the inner cavity and at least partially encapsulating an upper portion of the pressure sensor to transmit pressure within the housing to the pressure sensor.

Abstract translation: 描述了在部分承重期间测量患者的足底负荷曲线的系统，装置和方法。 该系统可以包括步行引导。 包括内表面和协调以限定内腔的上表面的壳体可以相对于患者腿部定向。 上表面可以以活塞和气缸构造可滑动地容纳在内腔内，或者可以以其他方式构造。 该系统可以包括压力传感器，该压力传感器构造成在期望的部分重量承载期间监测患者的负荷曲线。 压力传感器可以位于上表面下方。 系统可以包括定位在内腔内的至少部分地封装压力传感器的上部的不可压缩的力传递器，以将壳体内的压力传递到压力传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20110301504A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US12860919

申请日：2010-08-22

Applicant: HAI LAN ,  GA-LANE CHEN

Inventor： HAI LAN ,  GA-LANE CHEN

IPC: A61B5/103

CPC classification number: A61B5/1036

Abstract: A pressure-detecting shoe includes a main body and a pressure sensor module. The main body includes a toe region, a ball region and a heel region. The pressure sensor module includes a toe pressure sensitive bag, a toe pressure sensor, a ball pressure sensitive bag, a ball pressure sensor, a heel pressure sensitive bag, a heel pressure sensor, a process unit, and a power supply unit supplying electric power for the process unit. The toe pressure sensitive bag, the ball pressure sensitive bag and the heel pressure sensitive bag are impressed by the toe region, the ball region and the heel region respectively. The toe, ball and heel pressure sensors detect corresponding pressures from the toe region, the ball region and the heel region, respectively, and transform the corresponding pressures to pressure signals. The process unit obtains the corresponding pressure signals and calculates the corresponding pressures according to the signals.

Abstract translation: 压力检测靴包括主体和压力传感器模块。 主体包括脚趾区域，球区域和脚跟区域。 压力传感器模块包括趾压敏袋，脚趾压力传感器，球压感袋，球压传感器，脚跟压敏袋，脚跟压力传感器，处理单元和供电单元 用于处理单元。 脚趾压力敏感袋，球压敏袋和脚跟压敏袋分别由脚趾区域，球区域和脚后跟区域印痕。 脚趾，球和脚跟压力传感器分别检测来自趾部区域，球区域和跟部区域的相应压力，并将相应的压力转换为压力信号。 处理单元获得相应的压力信号，并根据信号计算相应的压力。

公开(公告)号：US08070695B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US11620973

申请日：2007-01-08

Applicant: Munish Gupta ,  Deborah Schenberger ,  Eunice Lee ,  Amjad Ramahi

Inventor： Munish Gupta ,  Deborah Schenberger ,  Eunice Lee ,  Amjad Ramahi

IPC: A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/117

CPC classification number: A61B5/076 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/1126 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/14546 ,  A61B5/4566 ,  A61B5/6846 ,  A61B5/686 ,  A61B90/06 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  A61B2562/0261 ,  A61B2562/028 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2/4657 ,  A61F2002/30668 ,  A61F2250/0001

Abstract: A system for monitoring strain as an indicator of biological conditions, such as spinal fusion, glucose levels, spinal loading, and heart rate. The system includes an inter-digitated capacitor sensor, and RF transmitter, and an associated antenna, all of which are microminiature or microscopic in size and can be implanted in a biological host such as a human or animal. An inductively coupled power supply is also employed to avoid the need for implantation of chemical batteries. Power is provided to the sensor and transmitter, and data is transmitted from the sensor, when an external receiving device, such as a handheld RF ID type receiver, is placed proximate the location of the implanted sensor, transmitter and inductively coupled power supply. The implanted sensor, transmitter and inductively coupled power supply can be left in place permanently or removed when desired.

Abstract translation: 用于监测应变作为生物条件的指标的系统，例如脊柱融合，葡萄糖水平，脊柱负荷和心率。 该系统包括数字化电容器传感器和RF发射器，以及相关联的天线，所有这些天线都是微型或微观尺寸的并且可以植入生物宿主例如人或动物中。 还采用电感耦合电源来避免对化学电池的植入的需要。 当诸如手持RF ID型接收器的外部接收装置放置在植入的传感器，发射器和电感耦合电源的位置附近时，向传感器和发射器提供电力，并且数据从传感器传输。 植入的传感器，变送器和感应耦合电源可以永久保留或者在需要时移除。

公开(公告)号：US20110282245A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US12942140

申请日：2010-11-09

Applicant: Michael Decker ,  Kevin Shelburne

Inventor： Michael Decker ,  Kevin Shelburne

IPC: A61B5/103

CPC classification number: A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/1071 ,  A61B5/4528 ,  A61B5/6829

Abstract: A device for assessing hip joint conditions comprises a support structure including a first platform area and a second platform area spaced from each other. The device includes a first footrest rotationally coupled to the first platform, a second footrest rotationally coupled to the second platform, a first recording device coupled to the first footrest and adapted to record the angular movement of the first footrest, and a second recording device coupled to the second footrest and adapted to record the angular movement of the second footrest.

Abstract translation: 用于评估髋关节状态的装置包括支撑结构，其包括彼此间隔开的第一平台区域和第二平台区域。 该装置包括旋转地联接到第一平台的第一脚踏板，旋转地联接到第二平台的第二脚凳，耦合到第一脚凳并适于记录第一脚凳的角运动的第一记录装置，以及耦合 并且适于记录第二脚凳的角运动。

公开(公告)号：US20110275956A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：US13185715

申请日：2011-07-19

Applicant: Jae Son ,  Glen D. Hinshaw ,  David Ables

Inventor： Jae Son ,  Glen D. Hinshaw ,  David Ables

IPC: A61B5/103

CPC classification number: A43B17/00 ,  A43B3/0005 ,  A43B7/28 ,  A43D1/02 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  A61B2562/046

Abstract: An intelligent insole for generating time sensitive information about the pressure on the foot. The insole includes a custom-made, semi-custom or generically sized orthotic component. The orthotic is laminated with a top cover and an intermediate pressure sensor having an array of capacitive pressure sensors. Signal processing equipment may be embedded in the insole or placed locally with the insole as on the side of a shoe. The processor also can connect to a wireless transmitter for relaying the information to a remote site.

Abstract translation: 一个智能鞋垫，用于产生关于脚上压力的时间敏感信息。 鞋垫包括定制的半定制或普通尺寸的矫正部件。 矫正器与顶盖和具有电容式压力传感器阵列的中间压力传感器层压。 信号处理设备可以嵌入鞋内底中或者放置在鞋垫的一侧的鞋垫当地。 处理器还可以连接到无线发射器，将信息中继到远程站点。