Portable torque measurement and notification system and method of using same
US8528423B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/24
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable torque measurement and notification system, including a sensing device having a first end adaptable to connect with a first torque applying device and a second end adaptable to connect with a second torque applying device, the sensing device including one or more sensors in communication with the sensing device to produce load responsive measurements of at least one of the first and second torque applying device; an electronic circuit to receive the one or more load responsive measurements and to transmit wirelessly at least one of the group consisting of the one or more load responsive measurements and one or more torque measurements; at least one power unit; and a wireless device operable to communicate with the sensing device and to produce a notifier based on at least one of the group consisting of the one or more load responsive measurements and one or more torque measurements.
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