Patents Assigned to ALPS SOUTH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC
  • Publication number: 20170354367
    Abstract: The following invention is a device for measuring the force applied by the residual limb of an amputee to the distal region of a socket. The device has an upper surface with a “force sensor measuring region” that maintains a central location on the upper surface of the DFMD. The DFMD is affixed to the inside surface of the distal most area of the socket and maintains a permanent location of the “force sensor measuring region” of the device. Regardless of physical characteristics or changes to the socket, liner, socks, proper or improper placement of the limb into the socket, the consistent location of the “force sensor measuring region” on the DFMD provides congruent force data as it relates to the force applied by the socket to the distal area of the residual limb. The data collected by the DFMD is processed and modified by a software algorithm into meaningful data for the user and/or medical professional.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: ALPS SOUTH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Aldo A. Laghi, Eric Prast, Kevin McLoone