公开(公告)号：US20140206952A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14205255

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: Orthosensor Inc.

Inventor： Marc Stein ,  Andrew Chase ,  John Keggi ,  Noah Bonnheim ,  Natalie Burkhard ,  Philip Henson

IPC: A61B8/08 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/01

CPC classification number: A61B8/0875 ,  A61B5/0082 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/1032 ,  A61B5/14539 ,  A61B5/4509 ,  A61B5/4528 ,  A61B5/4851 ,  A61B5/6846 ,  A61B8/58

Abstract: A prosthetic component suitable for long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component includes electronic circuitry and sensors to measure a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The prosthetic component comprises a first structure having at least one support surface, a second structure having at least one feature configured to couple to bone, and at least one sensor. The electronic circuitry and sensors are hermetically sealed within the prosthetic component. The prosthetic component includes at least on transmissive region. The transmissive region can be located in a region that has exposure to a region outside the joint. The transmissive region can comprise glass. One or more sensors can be used to monitor synovial fluid in proximity to the joint to determine joint health. The transmissive region can be used to support communication between the electronic circuitry and remote system.

Abstract translation: 提供了适合于长期植入的假体部件。 假体部件包括用于测量肌肉 - 骨骼系统的参数的电子电路和传感器。 假体部件包括具有至少一个支撑表面的第一结构，具有被配置为耦合到骨骼的至少一个特征的第二结构以及至少一个传感器。 电子电路和传感器密封在假体部件内。 假体部件至少包括透射区域。 透射区域可以位于暴露于接头外部区域的区域中。 透射区域可以包括玻璃。 一个或多个传感器可用于监测靠近关节的滑液，以确定关节的健康状况。 透射区域可以用于支持电子电路和远程系统之间的通信。

公开(公告)号：US20140148676A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US14172012

申请日：2014-02-04

Applicant: Orthosensor Inc.

Inventor： Marc Stein ,  Martin Roche

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/6878 ,  A61B5/4509 ,  A61B5/4528 ,  A61B5/6846 ,  A61B5/7239 ,  A61B8/15 ,  Y10T307/615

Abstract: A dual-mode closed-loop measurement system for capturing a transit time, phase, or frequency of energy waves propagating through a medium is disclosed. A first module comprises an inductor drive circuit, an inductor, a transducer, and a filter. A second module housed in a screw comprises an inductor and a transducer. The screw is bio-compatible and allows an accurate delivery of the circuit into the muscular-skeletal system. The inductor can be attached and interconnected on a flexible substrate that fits into a cavity in the screw. The first and second modules are operatively coupled together. The first module provides energy to power the second module. The second module emits an energy wave into the medium that propagates to the first module. The transit time of energy waves is measured and correlated to the parameter by known relationship.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于捕获通过介质传播的能量波的传播时间，相位或频率的双模式闭环测量系统。 第一模块包括电感器驱动电路，电感器，换能器和滤波器。 容纳在螺钉中的第二模块包括电感器和换能器。 螺丝是生物兼容的，并允许将电路准确地传递到肌肉骨骼系统中。 电感器可以在适合螺钉中的空腔的柔性基板上附接和互连。 第一和第二模块可操作地耦合在一起。 第一个模块提供能量来为第二个模块供电。 第二个模块向传播到第一个模块的介质发射能量波。 测量能量的通过时间，并通过已知关系与参数相关。

公开(公告)号：US20140135624A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US14150358

申请日：2014-01-08

Applicant: Orthosensor Inc

Inventor： Marc Stein ,  James Ellis, SR.

IPC: A61B8/15

CPC classification number: A61B5/6878 ,  A61B5/4509 ,  A61B5/4528 ,  A61B5/6846 ,  A61B5/7239 ,  A61B8/15 ,  Y10T307/615

Abstract: A sensing assemblage for capturing a transit time, phase, or frequency of energy waves propagating through a medium is disclosed to measure a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The sensing assemblage comprises a transducer and a waveguide. The transducer is coupled to the waveguide at a first location. A reflective surface can be coupled to the waveguide at a second location. The reflective surface is configured to reflect energy waves away from the reflective surface. An interface material that is transmissive to acoustic energy waves can be placed between the transducer and a waveguide to improve transfer.

Abstract translation: 用于捕获通过介质传播的能量波的传播时间，相位或频率的感测组件被公开来测量肌肉 - 骨骼系统的参数。 感测组件包括换能器和波导。 传感器在第一位置耦合到波导。 反射表面可以在第二位置处耦合到波导。 反射表面被配置为将能量波反射离开反射表面。 对声能波透射的界面材料可以放置在换能器和波导之间以改善转印。

公开(公告)号：US20140107796A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14140857

申请日：2013-12-26

Applicant: Orthosensor Inc

Inventor： Marc Stein ,  Andrew Chase

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61F2/38

CPC classification number: A61B5/4528 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/4509 ,  A61B5/6846 ,  A61F2/3859 ,  A61F2/389 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A prosthetic component suitable for long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component measures a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The prosthetic component comprises a first structure having at least one support surface, a second structure having at least one feature configured to couple to bone, and at least one sensor. The electronic circuitry and sensors are hermetically sealed within the prosthetic component. The sensor couples to the support surface of the first structure. The first and second structure are coupled together housing the at least one sensor. In one embodiment, the first and second structure are welded together forming the hermetic seal that isolates the at least one sensor from an external environment. The at least one sensor can be a pressure sensor for measuring load and position of load.

Abstract translation: 提供了适于长期植入的假体部件。 公开了假肢部件测量肌肉骨骼系统的参数。 假体部件包括具有至少一个支撑表面的第一结构，具有被配置为联接到骨骼的至少一个特征的第二结构以及至少一个传感器。 电子电路和传感器密封在假体部件内。 传感器耦合到第一结构的支撑表面。 第一和第二结构联接在一起，容纳至少一个传感器。 在一个实施例中，将第一和第二结构焊接在一起形成将至少一个传感器与外部环境隔离的气密密封。 至少一个传感器可以是用于测量负载和负载位置的压力传感器。

公开(公告)号：US08689647B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-08

申请号：US13539476

申请日：2012-07-01

Applicant: Marc Stein

Inventor： Marc Stein

IPC: G01L1/04

CPC classification number: A61B5/6878 ,  A61B5/4509 ,  A61B5/4528 ,  A61B5/6846 ,  A61B5/7239 ,  A61B8/15 ,  Y10T307/615

Abstract: A sensing insert device (100) is disclosed for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The sensing insert device (100) can be temporary or permanent. Used intra-operatively, the sensing insert device (100) comprises an insert dock (202) and a sensing module (200). The sensing module (200) is a self-contained encapsulated measurement device having at least one contacting surface that couples to the muscular-skeletal system. The sensing module (200) comprises one or more sensing assemblages, electronic circuitry (307), an antenna (2302), and communication circuitry (320). The sensing assemblages are between a top plate (1502) and a bottom plate (1504) in a sensing platform (121). The sensing assemblages comprise a load disc (2004) and a piezo-resistive sensor (2002) to measure the parameter. An elastic support structure or springs (1108) is coupled between the top plate (1502) and the bottom plate (1504) to prevent cantilevering of a surface.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量肌肉 - 骨骼系统的参数的感测插入装置（100）。 感测插入装置（100）可以是暂时的或永久的。 在操作中使用的感测插入装置（100）包括插入坞（202）和感测模块（200）。 感测模块​​（200）是独立的封装测量装置，其具有耦合到肌肉 - 骨骼系统的至少一个接触表面。 感测模块​​（200）包括一个或多个感测组件，电子电路（307），天线（2302）和通信电路（320）。 感测组件位于感测平台（121）中的顶板（1502）和底板（1504）之间。 感测组件包括负载盘（2004）和压阻传感器（2002）以测量参数。 弹性支撑结构或弹簧（1108）联接在顶板（1502）和底板（1504）之间，以防止表面悬臂。

公开(公告)号：US08539830B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US13406524

申请日：2012-02-27

Applicant: Marc Stein

Inventor： Marc Stein

IPC: A61B5/22

CPC classification number: A61B5/4528 ,  A61B5/4509 ,  A61B5/6846

Abstract: A measurement system for capturing a transit time, phase, or frequency of energy waves propagating through a propagation medium is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a compressible waveguide (403), ultrasonic transducers (405, 406), and circuitry to sustain energy wave propagation in the waveguide (403). The circuitry includes a propagation tuned oscillator (404), a digital counter (409), a pulse generator (410), a phase detector (414), a counter (420), a digital timer (422), and a data register (424). The measurement system employs a continuous mode (CM), pulse mode, or pulse-echo mode of operation to evaluate propagation characteristics of continuous ultrasonic waves in the waveguide by way of closed-loop feedback to determine levels of applied forces on the waveguide.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于捕获通过传播介质传播的能量波的传播时间，相位或频率的测量系统。 测量系统包括可压缩波导（403），超声波换能器（405,406）和用于维持波导（403）中的能量波传播的电路。 电路包括传播调谐振荡器（404），数字计数器（409），脉冲发生器（410），相位检测器（414），计数器（420），数字定时器（422）和数据寄存器 424）。 测量系统采用连续模式（CM），脉冲模式或脉冲回波模式，通过闭环反馈来评估波导中连续超声波的传播特性，以确定波导上施加的力的水平。

公开(公告)号：US08516907B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12825753

申请日：2010-06-29

Applicant: Marc Stein ,  James Ellis

Inventor： Marc Stein ,  James Ellis

IPC: G01L1/04

CPC classification number: A61B5/6878 ,  A61B5/4509 ,  A61B5/4528 ,  A61B5/6846 ,  A61B5/7239 ,  A61B8/15 ,  Y10T307/615

Abstract: A load sensing platform (121) is disclosed for capturing a transit time, phase, or frequency of energy waves propagating through a medium that measures a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The load sensing platform (121) comprises a sensing assemblage (1), substrates (702, 704, and 706), springs (315), spring posts (708), and spring retainers (710). The sensing assemblage (1) comprises a stack of a transducer (5), waveguide (3), and transducer (6). A parameter is applied to the contact surfaces (8) of the load sensing platform (121). The sensing assemblage (1) measures changes in dimension due to the parameter. Position of the applied parameter can be measured by using more than one sensing assemblage (1). The springs (315) couple to the substrates (702, 704) providing mechanical support and to prevent cantilevering. The spring posts (708) and spring retainers (710) maintain the springs (315) at predetermined locations in the load sensing platform (121).

Abstract translation: 公开了负载感测平台（121），用于捕获通过测量肌肉 - 骨骼系统的参数的介质传播的能量波的渡越时间，相位或频率。 负载感测平台（121）包括感测组件（1），基底（702,704和706），弹簧（315），弹簧柱（708）和弹簧保持器（710）。 感测组件（1）包括传感器（5），波导（3）和换能器（6）的堆叠。 将参数应用于负载感测平台（121）的接触表面（8）。 感测组合（1）由于参数而测量尺寸变化。 应用参数的位置可以通过使用多个传感组件（1）来测量。 弹簧（315）耦合到提供机械支撑并防止悬臂的基板（702,704）。 弹簧柱（708）和弹簧保持器（710）将弹簧（315）保持在负载感测平台（121）中的预定位置处。

公开(公告)号：US08427176B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US12748078

申请日：2010-03-26

Applicant: Marc Stein

Inventor： Marc Stein

IPC: G01R27/04 ,  G01R27/32

CPC classification number: G01L1/255 ,  G01D5/48 ,  G01L1/165 ,  G01L5/16 ,  G01L5/167

Abstract: At least one embodiment is directed to a sensor for measuring a parameter. A signal path of the system comprises an amplifier (612), a sensor element, and an amplifier (620). The sensor element comprises a transducer (4), a waveguide (5), and a transducer (30). A parameter such as force or pressure applied to the sensor element can change the length of waveguide (5). A pulsed energy wave is emitted by the transducer (4) into the waveguide (5) at a first location. The transducer (30) is responsive pulsed energy waves at a second location of the waveguide (5). The transit time of each pulsed energy wave is measured. The transit time corresponds to the pressure or force applied to the sensor element.

Abstract translation: 至少一个实施例涉及用于测量参数的传感器。 系统的信号路径包括放大器（612），传感器元件和放大器（620）。 传感器元件包括换能器（4），波导（5）和换能器（30）。 诸如施加到传感器元件的力或压力的参数可以改变波导（5）的长度。 在第一位置处，换能器（4）将脉冲能量波发射到波导（5）中。 换能器（30）在波导（5）的第二位置处响应脉冲能量波。 测量每个脉冲能量波的渡越时间。 通过时间对应于施加到传感器元件的压力或力。

公开(公告)号：US12279761B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-22

申请号：US18199194

申请日：2023-05-18

Applicant: Orthosensor, Inc.

Inventor： Jason Otto ,  Radu Iorgulescu ,  Kevin Bechtold ,  Jonathan Trousdale ,  Joseph Decerce

IPC: A61B17/02 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B34/10 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/32 ,  G01L1/22 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B90/00

Abstract: A method includes providing a distraction device, and providing, separate from the distraction device, a disposable force sensor pod configured to be removably coupled to the distraction device. The method also includes communicating, by the disposable force sensor pod, information relating to distraction of a joint by the distraction device to a computing system.

公开(公告)号：US20250099038A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18473817

申请日：2023-09-25

Applicant: OrthoSensor, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew MEYER ,  Matthias VERSTRAETE

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/11

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a surgical implant comprising: an accelerometer; a sensor; and a processor. The processor configured to: receive a first data from the accelerometer based on a movement of the surgical implant; determine a type of movement of the surgical implant based on the first data; and adjust power to the sensor based on the type of movement of the surgical implant.