Patents by Inventor David L. Glos

David L. Glos 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).

  • Method of measuring axial force in mammalian fibrous tissue and device
    Patent number: 5056530
    Abstract: A method of detecting axial force in human and animal fibrous tissue such as ligaments, tendons and muscle tissue employs an implantable force transducer or IFT which measures lateral compressive forces as axial force is applied to the fibrous tissue. The lateral compressive forces are proportional to the axial force. Preferably the device is a curved clip formed from a band of spring steel utilizing bonded strain gages. This device is connected to a Wheatstone bridge circuit to detect flexure of curved metal clip. The device is suitable for in vivo and in vitro use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: David L. Butler, Edward S. Grood, Donald C. Stouffer, David L. Glos