Devices and methods for detecting axial forces applied to a container
US11656136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/332
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for detecting axial forces applied to a container are provided. The devices can include a device housing, a container section, a force measurement sensor, and a processing section. The device housing can extend between a first housing end and a second housing end along a longitudinal axis. The container section can be mounted to the housing proximate the first housing end. The container section can have an open first section end and a closed second section end spaced apart along the longitudinal axis and at least one sidewall extending therebetween. The container section can define a cavity bounded by the first section end, the second section end and the at least one sidewall. The force measurement sensor can be positioned to generate the force measurement data in response to an axial force applied at the first section end.
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