Sensor for tension measurement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9797819
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13789431

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A device includes a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is configured to generate a first signal corresponding to a detected first force. The second sensor is configured to generate a second signal corresponding to a detected second force. The first force and the second force has a substantially common direction. The device includes a processor configured to determine a measure of tension using the first signal and using the second signal. The measure of tension corresponds to displacement of an elongate member.

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REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA600 MCNAMARA ALUMNI CENTER 200 OAK STREET SE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55455-2020

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Rajamani, Rajesh Saint Paul, US 19 210
Singal, Kalpesh Glenville, US 19 34

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