Orthopedic limb load monitor
Patent 5107854 Issued on April 28, 1992. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 17, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 17, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesImplantable medication infusion device Method and appartus for treating obesity Patent #: 4899747 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 600003 filed on 10/17/1990US Classes:600/592, Foot73/172, ORTHOPEDIC PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION73/723, With electrical readout340/626PressureExaminersPrimary: Shay, Randy C.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61B 005/103AbstractAn orthopedic exercise chamber such as a slipper including a light-weight, self-contained limb load monitor is disclosed. The limb load sensor circuit provides extended service life for the miniature power supply that is included in the slipper, thereby making the slipper suitable for out-patient use. A fluid-filled plantar chamber that supports the entire load borne by the patient's foot is connected to the sensor circuit, thereby providing improved monitoring of the load being carried by the leg or foot that must be protected from excessive loading. | |
