Contact sensors and methods for making same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9095275
APP PUB NO 20120123716A1
SERIAL NO

13376037

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Disclosed herein are novel contact sensors. The contact sensors disclosed herein include a conductive composite material formed of a polymer and a conductive filler. In one particular aspect, the composite materials can include less than about 10 wt % conductive filler. Thus, the composite material of the contact sensors can have physical characteristics essentially identical to the polymer, while being electrically conductive with the electrical resistance proportional to the load on the sensor. The sensors can provide real time dynamic contact information for joint members under conditions expected during use. In one particular aspect, the sensor can be used to properly balance the knee ligaments in a total knee replacement surgery.

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  • SENCORABLES LLC

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Clark, Andrew C Greenville, US 17 418

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