Abstract: An orthopaedic device for generating one or more strain signals representative of the strain in a bone in response to a force applied to the bone. The device includes an encircling member (11) for encircling the bone of a subject and a sensor member (13) connected thereto, the sensor member including a strain sensor (14). In a preferred embodiment the strain sensor comprises one or more bridging members configured to break when subjected to a particular strain.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 26, 2009
Date of Patent:
July 29, 2014
Assignee:
Silesco Pty Ltd
Inventors:
William Lindsay Walter, Ronald Mark Gillies, Shane McCarthy Donohoo
Abstract: An orthopaedic device for generating one or more strain signals representative of the strain in a bone in response to a force applied to the bone. The device includes an encircling member (11) for encircling the bone of a subject and a sensor member (13) connected thereto, the sensor member including a strain sensor (14). In a preferred embodiment the strain sensor comprises one or more bridging members configured to break when subjected to a particular strain.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 26, 2009
Publication date:
October 27, 2011
Applicant:
Silesco Pty Ltd.
Inventors:
William Lindsay Walter, Ronald Mark Gillies, Shane McCarthy Donohoo
Abstract: An implantable joint prosthesis configured such that it does not squeak during movements of a subject. The joint prosthesis includes a means to modify the dynamic response of parts of the prosthesis such the response is not audible to the human ear.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 22, 2006
Publication date:
April 9, 2009
Applicant:
Silesco Pty Ltd.
Inventors:
William Lindsay Walter, Ronald Mark Gillies, Shane Donohoo