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Sensored head for a measurement tool for the muscular-skeletal system

US9414940B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2011
Grant dateAug 16, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/4666
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A measurement tool for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement tool includes a sensored head that comprises a first support structure, a second support structure, and a plurality of sensors for measuring load and position of load. The housing for the measurement tool includes a first housing component and a second housing component. The first housing component comprises a handle portion, a shaft portion, and a first support structure. Similarly, the second housing component comprises a handle portion, a shaft portion, and a second support structure. The sensored head includes an interconnect, a sensor guide, sensors, and a load plate. The interconnect and the sensor guide are aligned and retained in the first support structure by a sidewall.

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