Apparatus for measuring body composition
US7233823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4872
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention concerns an apparatus for measuring a subject's body composition comprising a first electronic module (6) for measuring a bioelectric impedance and at least an electric power source (10) for generating a variable electric signal (11) which passes through the body or part of the body of the subject when the latter is connected to the measuring apparatus (2). The invention is characterized in that said power source is a voltage generator (10) designed to supply a rectangular voltage signal (11).
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