Weightbearing simulation assembly and methods of using the same to image a subject
US11013476B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/0492
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A weightbearing simulation assembly includes a substrate comprising a mounting surface extending in a first direction a subject support disposed on a first region of the mounting surface and a pedal assembly disposed on a second region of the mounting surface. The pedal assembly includes a spring assembly including a contact plate facing the subject support, a compression plate, and a first spring disposed between the contact plate and the compression plate. A subject applies a compressive force to the contact plate in a compression direction to simulate a load-bearing condition by compressing the first spring. An orientation of the pedal assembly may be adjusted to change a relative angle between the compression direction and the first direction to alter an imaging angle.
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