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System and method for monitoring of a mechanical force

US10736621B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2016
Grant dateAug 11, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B7/16
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for monitoring a mechanical force applied to a wound site repairing structure are disclosed. In an embodiment, the systems include a wound site repairing structure, a magnetoelastic sensor coupled to the wound site repairing structure, and a detection system. The detection system includes an excitation coil configured to transmit a signal to the magnetoelastic sensor and a detection coil configured to detect a signal indicative of a mechanical force applied to the wound site repairing structure. The detection system also includes a detection unit configured to detect the signal indicative of the mechanical force applied to the wound repairing structure.

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