Acoustic delay surface wave motion transducer systems
    41.
    发明授权
    Acoustic delay surface wave motion transducer systems 失效
    声音延迟表面波动运动传感器系统

    公开(公告)号:US3848144A

    公开(公告)日:1974-11-12

    申请号:US35027473

    申请日:1973-04-11

    Inventor: SCHISSLER L

    Abstract: Transducer devices employing relative changes in the acoustic propagation characteristics of waves of the Rayleigh type flowing along polished surfaces of a thin elastic member yield a measure of the degree of flexing or surface strain of the elastic member, which latter may take the form, for instance, of a cantilever beam. Signal processing circuits supply outputs proportional to strain and free of mode locking and other spurious interactions of oscillatory circuits that include the surface wave delay elements.

    Abstract translation: 使用沿着薄弹性构件的抛光表面流动的瑞利型波的声传播特性的相对变化的传感器装置产生弹性构件的弯曲程度或表面应变的量度,后者可以采取形式,例如 ,悬臂梁。 信号处理电路提供与应变成比例的输出,无模式锁定和包括表面波延迟元件的振荡电路的其他杂散相互作用。

    Solid borne sound wave phase delay comparison

    公开(公告)号:US09983073B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-29

    申请号:US14901972

    申请日:2014-07-04

    Inventor: Lutz May

    CPC classification number: G01L1/255 G01M5/0066

    Abstract: A mechanical force measurement system is for measuring a force onto an object. The measurement system includes a sound wave generator which is adapted to generate a solid borne sound wave signal within the object. The system further includes a first sound wave receiver which receives a first solid borne sound wave signal based on the solid borne sound wave signal generated within the object by the sound wave generator. In order to compare a phase of the generated solid borne sound wave signal and a phase of the first received solid borne sound wave signal, and to generate a comparison signal based thereon. The system also includes a comparator unit. An evaluation unit of the system determines the mechanical force based on a data base and the comparison signal. The data base has stored a relation of a mechanical force and a comparison.

    SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF FASTENER LOADING

    公开(公告)号:US20170363491A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-21

    申请号:US15594042

    申请日:2017-05-12

    Inventor: Marvin Klein

    CPC classification number: G01L5/246 G01L1/255

    Abstract: In the present disclosure, embodiments including a system, device and methods are disclosed for accurately measuring the strain or extension of a fastener that occurs as the nut on the fastener is tightened and the fastener is put under load. The measurement technique is based on measurement of the time for an ultrasonic wave generated on one end of the fastener to travel a round trip through the fastener. As the fastener is tightened, the applied stress causes an associated increase in length. This length can be determined from a measurement of the increase in transit time. In various embodiments, the disclosed device and method uses laser ultrasonic testing (LUT), in which a pulsed laser generates the ultrasonic wave and a type of laser vibrometer detects the wave when it returns to the position of generation following a combination of longitudinal wave reflections and a mode conversion to a shear wave.

    INTRALUMINAL IMAGING SYSTEM
    48.
    发明申请
    INTRALUMINAL IMAGING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    内镜成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140180070A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:US14135856

    申请日:2013-12-20

    Abstract: The invention generally relates to devices and methods that allow an operator to obtain real-time images of a luminal surface prior to, during, and after an intraluminal procedure, including while a tool is engaged with the luminal surface. An imaging system of the invention may include a first elongate member that includes a first imaging element and a catheter that includes a second imaging element. The first imaging element is an optical-to-acoustic transducer, and the second imaging element is an optical-to-acoustic transducer. The catheter also defines a lumen and includes cutting element. The catheter is configured to receive at least a portion of the elongate member within the lumen and is configured to move along a path of the elongate member.

    Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及允许操作者在腔内手术之前,期间和之后获得腔表面的实时图像的装置和方法,包括当工具与腔表面接合时。 本发明的成像系统可以包括第一细长构件,其包括第一成像元件和包括第二成像元件的导管。 第一成像元件是光声换能器,第二成像元件是光声换能器。 导管还限定内腔并包括切割元件。 该导管被配置成在该内腔内容纳细长构件的至少一部分并且构造成沿着细长构件的路径移动。

    DISTRACTOR HAVING AN INTERNAL LOAD MEASURMENT SYSTEM FOR THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR
    49.
    发明申请
    DISTRACTOR HAVING AN INTERNAL LOAD MEASURMENT SYSTEM FOR THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR 审中-公开
    具有用于肌肉系统的内部负载测量系统的分散器及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130023795A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-24

    申请号:US13631477

    申请日:2012-09-28

    Abstract: A distractor suitable for measuring a force, pressure, or load applied by the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. An insert couples to the distractor. The insert has at least one articular surface allowing movement of the muscular-skeletal system when the distractor is inserted thereto. The insert can be a passive insert having no measurement devices. A sensor array and electronics are housed within the distractor. The distractor can dynamically distract the muscular-skeletal system. A handle of the distractor can be rotated to increase or decrease the spacing between support structures. The measurement system comprises a sensor array and electronic circuitry. In one embodiment, the electronic circuitry is coupled to the sensor array by a unitary circuit board or substrate. The sensors can be integrated into the unitary circuit board. For example, the sensors can comprise elastically compressible capacitors or piezo-resistive devices. The distractor wirelessly couples to a remote system for providing position and magnitude measurement data of the force, pressure, or load being measured.

    Abstract translation: 公开了适用于测量由肌肉 - 骨骼系统施加的力,压力或负载的牵引器。 插入物连接到牵引器。 插入物具有至少一个关节表面,当牵引器插入其中时允许肌肉 - 骨骼系统的运动。 插入件可以是没有测量​​装置的被动插入件。 传感器阵列和电子器件容纳在牵引机内。 牵引器可以动态地分散肌肉 - 骨骼系统。 牵引器的手柄可以旋转以增加或减小支撑结构之间的间距。 测量系统包括传感器阵列和电子电路。 在一个实施例中,电子电路通过整体电路板或基板耦合到传感器阵列。 传感器可以集成到整体电路板中。 例如,传感器可以包括弹性可压缩电容器或压阻装置。 牵引器无线耦合到远程系统,用于提供测量的力,压力或负载的位置和幅度测量数据。

    PROSTHETIC COMPONENT HAVING A COMPLIANT SURFACE
    50.
    发明申请
    PROSTHETIC COMPONENT HAVING A COMPLIANT SURFACE 有权
    具有合适表面的前体组分

    公开(公告)号:US20120216611A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-30

    申请号:US13406512

    申请日:2012-02-27

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 提供了适合于长期植入的假体部件。 公开了假肢部件测量肌肉骨骼系统的参数。 假体部件包括具有至少一个支撑表面的第一结构,具有被配置为耦合到骨骼的至少一个特征的第二结构以及至少一个传感器。 电子电路和传感器密封在假体部件内。 传感器耦合到第一结构的支撑表面。 第一结构的支撑表面是顺从的。 第一和第二结构联接在一起,容纳至少一个传感器。 在一个实施例中,将第一和第二结构焊接在一起,形成将至少一个传感器与外部环境隔离的气密密封。 至少一个传感器可以是用于测量负载和负载位置的压力传感器。

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