Small form factor medical sensor structure and method therefor
    42.
    发明授权
    Small form factor medical sensor structure and method therefor 有权
    小尺寸医疗传感器结构及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US09226694B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-05

    申请号:US14197503

    申请日:2014-03-05

    CPC classification number: A61B5/107 A61B5/4509 A61B5/4528 A61B5/6846

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量肌肉骨骼系统参数的测量系统。 测量系统包括电容器,信号发生器,数字计数器,计数器寄存器,数字时钟,数字定时器和数据寄存器。 测量系统的传感器是电容器。 测量系统产生具有对应于电容器的电容的测量周期的重复信号。 电容器包括多个串联的电容器。 电气地,电容器包括多于一个并联的电容器。 在一个实施例中,电容器包括包含聚酰亚胺的电介质层。 力,压力或负载施加到弹性压缩装置的电容器上。

    Shielded prosthetic component
    43.
    发明授权
    Shielded prosthetic component 有权
    屏蔽假肢部件

    公开(公告)号:US09119733B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-01

    申请号:US13910946

    申请日:2013-06-05

    CPC classification number: A61F2/4657 A61B5/4509 A61B5/4528 A61B5/6846

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 提供了适合于试验或长期植入的假体部件。 假体部件包括至少一个用于测量肌肉 - 骨骼系统的参数的传感器或公开生物学参数。 假体部件包括导电材料。 电子电路和传感器容纳在假体部件内。 来自假肢部件的数据可以被传送到远程系统。 假体部件可以包括钢,钛,钴,合金或其它导电材料。 包括假体部件的导电材料的至少一部分被耦合到地面以将传感器屏蔽成可影响测量精度的寄生耦合。 假体部件可以在护罩中具有开口以允许感测或传输数据。

    Muscular-Skeletal Joint Stability Detection and Method Therefor
    45.
    发明申请
    Muscular-Skeletal Joint Stability Detection and Method Therefor 有权
    肌肉骨骼关节稳定性检测及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140275815A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US14294360

    申请日:2014-06-03

    Abstract: An orthopedic implant having a three-axis accelerometer is disclosed. The three-axis accelerometer is used to detect micro-motion in the implant. The micro-motion can be due to loosening of the implant. The implant is configured to couple to the muscular-skeletal system. In one embodiment, the implant is configured to couple to bone. An impact force is imparted to the bone or implant. The impact force can be provided via a transducer coupled to the implant. In the example, the impact force is imparted along a single axis. The three-axis accelerometer measures the impact force along each axis. Resultant peaks of the quantitative measurement and the frequencies at which they occur are measured. The peaks and frequencies of the measurements correspond to micro-motion. Typically, the frequency of interest is less than 1 KHz to determine if micro-motion is occurring.

    Abstract translation: 公开了具有三轴加速度计的整形外科植入物。 三轴加速度计用于检测植入物中的微运动。 微运动可能是因为植入物的松动。 植入物被配置成耦合到肌肉 - 骨骼系统。 在一个实施例中,植入物配置成耦合到骨。 一个冲击力被赋予骨或植入物。 冲击力可以通过耦合到植入物的换能器来提供。 在该示例中,冲击力沿着单个轴施加。 三轴加速度计测量沿着每个轴的冲击力。 测量定量测量的结果峰值及其发生频率。 测量的峰值和频率对应于微运动。 通常,感兴趣的频率小于1KHz以确定是否发生微动。

    Sensored Prosthetic Component and Method
    46.
    发明申请
    Sensored Prosthetic Component and Method 有权
    感觉假体成分和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140194707A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-10

    申请号:US14202730

    申请日:2014-03-10

    Abstract: An orthopedic system to monitor a parameter related to the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The orthopedic system includes electronic circuitry, a sensor, and a remote system to monitor and measure. The sensor is configured to measure color or turbidity. The electronic circuitry is coupled to and interfaces with the sensor. The electronic circuit includes a transmitter to transmit measurement data from the sensor to the remote system. The orthopedic system is configured to monitor color or turbidity of a fluid in proximity to the muscular-skeletal system. The orthopedic system can transmit a signal when a predetermined color is detected or when the turbidity of the fluid exceeds a predetermined value. Alternatively, the remote system includes a processor and software configured to analyze the measurement data from the sensor and transmit a signal when a predetermined color is detected or when the turbidity of the fluid exceeds a predetermined value.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于监测与肌肉骨骼系统相关的参数的整形外科系统。 矫形系统包括电子电路,传感器和用于监测和测量的远程系统。 传感器配置为测量颜色或浊度。 电子电路耦合到传感器并与传感器接口。 电子电路包括用于将测量数据从传感器传送到远程系统的发射器。 矫形系统被配置为监测靠近肌肉 - 骨骼系统的流体的颜色或浊度。 当检测到预定颜色时或者当流体的浊度超过预定值时,矫形系统可以传输信号。 或者,远程系统包括处理器和软件,其被配置为当检测到预定颜色时或者当流体的浊度超过预定值时,分析来自传感器的测量数据并发送信号。

    Shielded Capacitor Sensor System For Medical Applications And Method
    47.
    发明申请
    Shielded Capacitor Sensor System For Medical Applications And Method 有权
    用于医疗应用和方法的屏蔽电容传感器系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140188117A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-03

    申请号:US14199779

    申请日:2014-03-06

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量肌肉骨骼系统参数的测量系统。 测量系统包括电容器,信号发生器,数字计数器,计数器寄存器,数字时钟,数字定时器和数据寄存器。 测量系统的传感器是电容器。 测量系统产生具有对应于电容器的电容的测量周期的重复信号。 电容器包括多个串联的电容器。 电气地,电容器包括多于一个并联的电容器。 在一个实施例中,电容器包括包含聚酰亚胺的电介质层。 力,压力或负载施加到弹性压缩装置的电容器上。 电容器屏蔽寄生耦合和寄生电容。

    Kinetic assessment and alignment of the muscular-skeletal system and method therefor

    公开(公告)号:US11109777B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-07

    申请号:US16411348

    申请日:2019-05-14

    Abstract: A system is disclosed herein for providing a kinetic assessment and preparation of a prosthetic joint comprising one or more prosthetic components. The system comprises a prosthetic component including sensors and circuitry configured to measure load, position of load, and joint alignment. The system further includes a remote system for receiving, processing, and displaying quantitative measurements from the sensors. The kinetic assessment measures joint alignment under loading that will be similar to that of a final joint installation. The kinetic assessment can use trial or permanent prosthetic components. Furthermore, adjustments can be made to the applied load magnitude, position of load, and joint alignment by various means to fine-tune an installation. The kinetic assessment increases both performance and reliability of the installed joint by reducing error that is introduced by elements that load or modify the joint dynamics not taken into account by prior assessment methods.

    Muscular-Skeletal Joint Stability Detection And Method Therefor

    公开(公告)号:US20180055443A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-01

    申请号:US15449791

    申请日:2017-03-03

    Abstract: An orthopedic implant having a three-axis accelerometer is disclosed. The three-axis accelerometer is used to detect micro-motion in the implant. The micro-motion can be due to loosening of the implant. The implant is configured to couple to the muscular-skeletal system. In one embodiment, the implant is configured to couple to bone. An impact force is imparted to the bone or implant. The impact force can be provided via a transducer coupled to the implant. In the example, the impact force is imparted along a single axis. The three-axis accelerometer measures the impact force along each axis. Resultant peaks of the quantitative measurement and the frequencies at which they occur are measured. The peaks and frequencies of the measurements correspond to micro-motion. Typically, the frequency of interest is less than 1 KHz to determine if micro-motion is occurring.

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