Socket-suspension monitoring system for amputees

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11337832
APP PUB NO 20200022825A1
SERIAL NO

16496756

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A continuous socket/suspension monitoring system according to principles of the present invention tracks relative displacement between amputee residuum and their socket using magnetic sensors. The system includes at least one magnetic sensor in a liner worn on the amputees' residuum which correspond to sensors provide in or on the prosthesis socket. The system allows for monitoring of pistoning continuously during locomotion and does not require socket modification, is safe to amputee patients, is easy to use, and is low cost.

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NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY1021 MAIN CAMPUS DRIVE 2ND FLOOR RALEIGH NC 27606

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Huang, He Cary, US 416 2385
Liu, Ming Cary, US 517 2565

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