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Assessment of nutrition intake using a handheld tool

US9818310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2015
Grant dateNov 14, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H20/60
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments regard nutrition assessment using a handheld device. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a handle with a controller within the handle, an attachment arm extending from the handle, and a user-assistive device coupled with an end of the attachment arm, wherein the apparatus is to determine a mass held by the user-assistive device, the determination being made during a task by a user of the handheld tool including manipulation of the handheld tool.

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