Device for measuring forces exerted during ambulatory exercise
US6173608A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2017 |
Classification
- 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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