Patents by Inventor Lynn W. Hart

Lynn W. Hart has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Electromagnetic bone healing sensor using a multi-coil sensor array
    Patent number: 4860756
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for non-invasive sensing of bone healing is disclosed. The apparatus and method uses an electromagnetic field to measure impedance changes at and about the bone fracture site during the healing process. The impedance change at the fracture site is a direct indication of the mechanical strength of the fracture site. A multi-coil sensor array is taught, which may be sutured to the patient's skin or mounted onto a plug that is inserted through a window in the cast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Harvey W. Ko, Lynn W. Hart, Joseph P. Skura
  • Non-invasive electromagnetic technique for monitoring bone healing and bone fracture localization
    Patent number: 4688580
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for non-invasive sensing of bone healing is disclosed. The apparatus and method uses an electromagnetic field to measure impedance changes at the bone fracture site during the healing process. The impedance change at the fracture site is a direct indication of the mechanical strength of the fracture site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Harvey W. Ko, Lynn W. Hart