Smart joint implant sensors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8956418
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11890307

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A prosthesis for implantation into a mammalian body, the device comprising: (a) a prosthesis for implantation into a mammalian body that includes a sensor array comprising a plurality of sensors mounted to the prosthesis; and (b) an electronics structure for receiving signals from the sensor array and wirelessly transmitting representative signals to a remote receiver, where the plurality of sensors are operative to sense pressure, applied to the prosthesis by another object, in at least two axes generally perpendicular to one another.

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  • ZIMMER, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Komistek, Richard D Knoxville, US 28 914
Mahfouz, Mohamed R Knoxville, US 52 973
Wasielewski, Ray C New Albany, US 45 2277

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