Skin dressing having sensor for pressure ulcer prevention
US11478185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/00051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for detecting pressure sores includes an artificial skin configured to be coupled to a patient's skin. The artificial skin includes a substrate and a strain sensor configured to detect deformation of the substrate. A transmitter is configured to transmit signals indicative of the deformation of the substrate. A control system is configured to receive the signals from the transmitter. The control system includes a timer to track a period of time that the substrate is deformed.
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