Biomedical apparatus
US6165142A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/01
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biomedical apparatus for monitoring and evaluating physical properties associated with a biologic or biomedical system is provided. When adapted to monitor and evaluate pressure at any interface between two abutting surfaces, the biomedical apparatus includes a sensor pad including at least one pressure sensor that is adapted to be disposed between the two surfaces to measure pressures exerted on one surface by the other surface, and generate data representative of measured pressures. At least one transducer is provided, with one transducer being in communication with each sensor for generating output signals representative of pressures measured by the sensor. Electronic circuitry further is provided that includes data processing circuitry for processing output signals generated by the transducer and generating pressure data based upon pressures measured by the sensor. A display is electrically connected to the data processing circuitry for visually displaying information representative of pressure data generated by the data processing circuitry. The electronic circuitry and transducers are disposed in a hand-held housing, and the display is mounted on the housing. Tubing extendi…
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