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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7137950 | System and apparatus for inspection of feet An apparatus for inspecting feet comprising a left vertical wall, a right vertical wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a left side mirror, a right side mirror, a center mirror, and a top mirror; said left vertical wall is attached to a first end of said bottom wall, sa... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7125509 | Apparatus and method for prescribing and manufacturing orthotic foot devices The present invention discloses an apparatus which enables in-situ casts of the feet of a patient to be made whilst the feet support the patient's weight. In particular, two heel supports (28, 29) and two stirrups (38, 39) receive the heels and forefee... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7107832 | Measurement device with a support plate mounted on measurement cells and intended for a person to stand on A measurement device with a support plate (1) mounted on measurement cells, and with a display device for displaying a force action line (7) for a person standing on bearing surfaces (10, 10′) of the support plate (1), permits monitorin... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100439 | Balance control system for weight scales The present invention is directed to a weight scale having a balance control system that detects unequal load distribution to the scale's load sensors and produces an output signal that enables the user to re-distribute weight until a predetermined level of balance ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097588 | Progresive heart rate monitor display The present invention relates to heart rate monitor displays. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for displaying a user's heart rate relative to a target heart rate. A progressive heart rate monitor display having two or more ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7092846 | Systems and methods for determining performance data The invention determines performance data during activity of a person. A microprocessor and a sensor, such as a GPS sensor, attach to the person or to a vehicle ridden by the person. The sensor and microprocessor may integrate in clothing or in a watch worn by the p... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7089152 | System and method for assisting shoe selection A system for assisting shoe selection can select and present a shoe type that fits a customer by estimating the anatomical characteristics of a foot from the state of the foot. The system includes the following: a measured data input portion for measuring and inputt... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081075 | Recreational balancing apparatus A recreational balancing apparatus comprises a frame defining a horizontal opening therein, and a balancing board mounted on a joint assembly in a manner which allows the balancing board to tilt in every direction, and be capable of 360° rotation. The apparatus fur... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077813 | System and method for implementing postural realignment programs A computerized system and method for establishing a posture correction exercise program requires observing the patient relative to a predetermined framework. This is done to identify postural mal-alignments for the patient that can be respectively referenced to a pr... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7060006 | Computer systems and methods for interaction with exercise device An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise me... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7038855 | System and method for tracking and assessing movement skills in multidimensional space Accurate simulation of sport to quantify and train performance constructs by employing sensing electronics for determining, in essentially real time, the player's three dimensional positional changes in three or more degrees of freedom (three dimensions); and comput... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028547 | Body motion detector A movement detecting device comprises a container (10), at least a first vibrator (16) which vibrates in accordance with a physical movement in a first direction (X), and a second vibrator (17) which vibrates about a second direction (Z), the fi... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7027358 | System for pressure ulcer prophylaxis and treatment A system for pressure ulcer prophylaxis and treatment includes an annunciator which is attached to the outer face of the door or to the doorway of a patient's room and a bedside patient position sequence indicator. The annunciator includes a timing device with setta... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7019529 | Electrostatic sensor device and matrix A system for electrostatically measuring the shape or pattern of objects including an array of sensor devices having the capability of responding, due to variable electrostatic coupling, to produce differentiated output signals when a sensor element forming part of ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008386 | Foot orthotic A method comprises stocking a predetermined number of sets of foot orthotics, each set having a standard arch height that is unique for that set. An arch height of a sole of a foot is measured. Then, an orthotic is selected from the set for which the standard arch h... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6975232 | Apparatus and method for “seeing” foot inside of shoe to determine the proper fit of the shoe A thermographic infrared apparatus and method for seeing, and thus measuring, a foot inside of a shoe. The apparatus includes one or more thermographic instruments aimed at a base for capturing one or more thermographic images or fields of view of a shoe on the base... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6959259 | System and methods for determining performance data The invention determines performance data during activity of a person. A microprocessor and a sensor, such as a GPS sensor, attach to the person or to a vehicle ridden by the person. The sensor and microprocessor may integrate in clothing or in a watch worn by the p... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6925896 | Method of collecting crime scene evidence A method for recovering evidence from the footwear of a crime scene investigator is provided, comprising placing an adhesive evidence recovery sheet at an entryway to a crime scene, causing the crime scene investigator to step thereon upon exiting the crime scene, a... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6918883 | Sock for detection of pressure points on feet The present invention provides a sock containing a coating applied to at least a portion of a surface of the sock for sensing pressure points on a patient's foot. The coating material comprises a pressure-sensitive film comprised of oxygen-sensitive photo luminescen... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6845568 | High performance foot bed for sports equipment A system for creating at least one foot insert for an individual using a neutralizer 10, a levelor 40, and a sled 60. The neutralizer has a housing, protractor, and an angularly adjustable plate capable of supporting the foot. The neutralizer is... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6804571 | Method for computer aided orthotic inlay fabrication The present invention relates to a process for determining the magnitude and distribution of forces on a foot during ambulation and utilizing this data in combination with a plurality of other factors to create an orthotic inlay with an automated inlay fabricating m... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6796949 | Sock for detection of pressure points in feet This invention provides a sock containing a coating material such as a coloring agent or dye, applied to at least a portion of the interior surface of the sock for sensing pressure points on a patient's foot to which the sock is fitted. The sock is placed on the pat... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6770045 | Orthosis knee joint A selectively lockable orthotic joint is provided that in one embodiment includes at least one pressure sensor and an electronic circuit associated with the pressure sensor for generating or providing a control signal indicative of pressure, force or other value sen... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6616619 | Diagnostic and therapeutic method for identification and treatment of postural disturbances A method for etiologic diagnosis of ascending postural disturbances and a therapeutic method for correction of such ascending postural disturbances, comprising the steps of: identifying the type of a patient's postural disturbance to ascertain whether it ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6599255 | Portable intelligent stretching device A portable intelligent stretching device for use by patients suffering from spastic and contractured joints and limbs. The intelligent stretching device has a motor and a motor shaft for rotating the joint or limb. The variable velocity and stretch distan... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6564465 | High performance foot bed for sports equipment A system for creating at least one foot insert for an individual using a neutralizer 10, a levelor 40, and a sled 60. The neutralizer has a housing, protractor, and an angularly adjustable plate capable of supporting the foot. The neutralizer is adapted t... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6517503 | Orthosis knee joint A selectively lockable orthotic joint is provided that in one embodiment includes at least one pressure sensor and an electronic circuit associated with the pressure sensor for generating or providing a control signal indicative of pressure, force or othe... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6454705 | Medical wellness parameters management system, apparatus and method A medical system, apparatus and method for monitoring and managing one or more ambulatory patients on a computer and allowing a caregiver to review the ambulatory patients' wellness parameters to provide treatment in accordance with the wellness parameter... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6437257 | Weighing machine A weighing machine useful for chiropractic and other medical treatment by accurately grasping the bias of the right and left, and front and rear weights of the person, and by recording momently changing center of the weight rested on right and left feet e... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6398740 | Apparatus and method for monitoring the temperatures on the plantar aspects of a human foot and other vital health information An apparatus and method for monitoring items of vital health information including temperature of the plantar aspects of the foot of the human, body weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, blood glucose level and blood oxygen level. The apparatus includes a p... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6289107 | Apparatus and method of measuring human extremities using peripheral illumination techniques A device and method is provided for quickly and accurately determining the size and shape of a human extremity such as a foot by projecting light around a periphery of the extremity and capturing an image of the illuminated foot through a transparent plat... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6251087 | Casting plate size measuring device for an orthosis The present invention sets forth a foot measuring device that assists the practitioner in selecting the correct size casting plate for fitting a patient with an orthosis. It is designed to measure the distance between the patient's heel and the sulcus of ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6219929 | Apparatus for assessing and measuring foot and lower limb abnormalities An apparatus for assesing and measuring, in tee dimensions, foot and lower limb abnormalities for example as shown in FIG. 1 comprises a rear plate intended to support a rear part of a patient's foot, in use, the rear plate being pivotable in both the fro... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6195921 | Virtual intelligence shoe with a podiatric analysis system The virtual intelligence shoe with a podiatric analysis system provided with a portable pair of shoe-like body types thereof, into two of which a miniature electronic module and an enclosed sensor mat are permanently embedded in the shoe-like with a mecha... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6183425 | Method and apparatus for monitoring of daily activity in terms of ground reaction forces A device to record and analyze habitual daily activity in terms of the history of gait-related musculoskeletal loading is disclosed. The device consists of a pressure-sensing insole--placed into the shoe or embedded in a shoe sole--which detects contact o... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6174294 | Limb load monitor A lower limb load monitor for providing feedback to a patient or user when a preselected force load is met or exceeded on a patient's or user's foot. The device includes one or more thin film force sensing elements positioned beneath the user's foot and c... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6162189 | Ankle rehabilitation system The present invention relates to a system for rehabilitating an ankle in which a mobile platform receives a patient's foot. The mobile platform can be moved in six degrees of freedom. The position and orientation of the mobile platform is measured in rela... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6135951 | Portable aerobic fitness monitor for walking and running A personal fitness monitoring device and a method for assessing the fitness of an individual as the individual exercises includes using a pedometer to determine and output data representing the locomotion of the individual. A heart rate monitor determines... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6122846 | Force monitoring shoe An apparatus and method of operation for measuring forces applied to a wearer's foot, the apparatus providing an indication to the wearer when forces on the foot exceed pre-selected upper limits or do not meet pre-selected lower limits. A body member is d... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6033370 | Capacitative sensor A capacitive force sensor which has a plurality of layers forming a force sensing detector, the detector providing a signal in response to pressure, feedback output in response to the signal from the force sensing detector and a housing for encompassing t... | 03/07/2000 |
