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Tactile sensing device for lumbar punctures

US11179097B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2018
Grant dateNov 23, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2210/1003
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Tactile sensing devices, systems, and methods to image a target tissue location are disclosed. When force is applied to the tactile sensing device, voltage data is detected and visualized on a screen, indicating the target tissue location.

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