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Device for measuring forces exerted during ambulatory exercise

US6173608A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 1997
Grant dateJan 16, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/1038
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for measuring the forces exerted by each leg, particularly during ambulatory activity, including at least one assembly provided with a powered treadmill in a frame consistency of a rigid structure engaging the various portions of the treadmill for drawing the treadmill. The rigid structure is supported by force measuring sensors secured to a common ground-engaging plane for measuring vertical and tangential forces.

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