Neuropathy diagnostic device
US8579830B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/441
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A neuropathy diagnostic device includes a body having a neutral temperature surface disposed on an exterior of the body, a variable temperature surface disposed on the exterior of the body, and a vibrating surface having a variable vibration amplitude. The vibrating surface extends outwardly from the body. A touch sensor extends outwardly from the body. A processor is disposed within the body. The processor is adapted to set a temperature of the neutral temperature surface, vary a temperature of the variable temperature surface, and vary the vibration amplitude of the vibrating surface.
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