Shielded Capacitor Sensor System For Medical Applications and Method
    2.
    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:US20140200584A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-17

    申请号:US14223943

    申请日:2014-03-24

    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。

    MEDICAL DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MEASURING MUSCULOSKELETAL PARAMETERS

    公开(公告)号:US20230048607A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-16

    申请号:US17819120

    申请日:2022-08-11

    Abstract: A measurement device is disclosed that includes a first component having an outer surface having one or more flexible articular surfaces, and an inner surface having a first area having protrusions defining a polygon with a plurality of vertices. A load plate can be in contact with the first area. A printed circuit board can have a central section and a first lateral section. The first lateral section can have a sensor array having a plurality of sensors. Each sensor can be positioned in alignment with a vertex of the polygon and having a load pad in contact with a lower surface of the rigid load plate. A reference sensor can be spaced from the lower surface of the load plate.

    Non-Symmetrical Insert Sensing System And Method Therefor

    公开(公告)号:US20190076272A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-14

    申请号:US16122628

    申请日:2018-09-05

    Abstract: An orthopedic system to monitor a parameter related to the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The orthopedic system includes electronic circuitry, at least one sensor, and a computer to receive measurement data in real-time. The orthopedic system comprises a first plurality of shims of a first type, a second plurality of a second type, a measurement module, and the computer. The measurement module houses the electronic circuitry and at least one sensor. The measurement module is adapted to be used with the first plurality of shims and the second plurality of shims. The measurement module has a medial surface that differs from a lateral surface by shape, size, or contour.

    Prosthetic Component For Monitoring Joint Health
    5.
    发明申请
    Prosthetic Component For Monitoring Joint Health 有权
    用于监测联合健康的假肢部件

    公开(公告)号:US20140206952A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-24

    申请号:US14205255

    申请日:2014-03-11

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 提供了适合于长期植入的假体部件。 假体部件包括用于测量肌肉 - 骨骼系统的参数的电子电路和传感器。 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。 假体部件至少包括透射区域。 透射区域可以位于暴露于接头外部区域的区域中。 透射区域可以包括玻璃。 一个或多个传感器可用于监测靠近关节的滑液,以确定关节的健康状况。 透射区域可以用于支持电子电路和远程系统之间的通信。

    Hermetically Sealed Prosthetic Component and Method Therefor
    6.
    发明申请
    Hermetically Sealed Prosthetic Component and Method Therefor 有权
    密封假体成分及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140107796A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-17

    申请号:US14140857

    申请日:2013-12-26

    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 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,具有被配置为联接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。

    INSERT SENSING SYSTEM WITH MEDIAL-LATERAL SHIMS AND METHOD THEREFOR

    公开(公告)号:US20190076083A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-14

    申请号:US16122764

    申请日:2018-09-05

    Abstract: An orthopedic system to monitor a parameter related to the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The orthopedic system includes electronic circuitry, at least one sensor, and a computer to receive measurement data in real-time. The orthopedic system comprises a first plurality of shims of a first type, a second plurality of a second type, a measurement module, and the computer. The measurement module houses the electronic circuitry and at least one sensor. The measurement module is adapted to be used with the first plurality of shims and the second plurality of shims. The measurement module has a medial surface that differs from a lateral surface by shape, size, or contour.

    Sensored prosthetic component and method
    8.
    发明授权
    Sensored prosthetic component and method 有权
    感觉假体成分及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09492115B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-15

    申请号:US14182182

    申请日:2014-02-17

    Abstract: 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, a pH sensor, and an optical sensor. The temperature, pH, color, and turbidity of the synovial fluid can be correlated to a variety of joint conditions. Measurements over time can be analyzed for trends. The temperature, pH, color, and tubidity can be calibrated for the patient. The measurements are compared against this patient reference.

    Abstract translation: 提供了适合于长期植入的假体部件。 假肢部件包括用于测量肌肉骨骼系统的参数的电子电路和传感器。 假体部件包括具有至少一个支撑表面的第一结构,具有被配置为联接到骨的至少一个特征的第二结构。 电子电路和传感器密封在假体部件内。 传感器可用于监测靠近关节的滑液,以确定关节的健康状况。 假体部件可以包括温度传感器,pH传感器和光学传感器。 滑液的温度,pH,颜色和浊度可以与各种关节条件相关。 随着时间的推移可以分析趋势。 可以为患者校准温度,pH,颜色和微生物浓度。 将测量值与该患者参考值进行比较。

    Shielded capacitor sensor system for medical applications and method
    9.
    发明授权
    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:US09345492B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-24

    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。

    Prosthetic component for monitoring joint health
    10.
    发明授权
    Prosthetic component for monitoring joint health 有权
    用于监测关节健康的假体成分

    公开(公告)号:US09345449B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-24

    申请号:US14205255

    申请日:2014-03-11

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 提供了适合于长期植入的假体部件。 假肢部件包括用于测量肌肉骨骼系统的参数的电子电路和传感器。 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。 假体部件至少包括透射区域。 透射区域可以位于暴露于接头外部区域的区域中。 透射区域可以包括玻璃。 一个或多个传感器可用于监测靠近关节的滑液,以确定关节的健康状况。 透射区域可以用于支持电子电路和远程系统之间的通信。

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