Patents by Inventor Marl L. Oberman

Marl L. Oberman 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).

  • Man-machine interface for a joint measurement system
    Patent number: 5316017
    Abstract: A man-machine interface comprises a sensor having first and second ends. The sensor carriers four transducers oriented therearound such that the sensor is responsive to flex in two directions. An affixing mechanism, such as a glove or cloth strap, is provided for affixing the man-machine interface to a patient's body. A first mounting mechanism is provided for rigidly mounting the first end of the sensor to the affixing mechanism. A second mounting mechanism is provided for slidably mounting a second end of the sensor to the affixing mechanism. In that manner, flex in two directions can be sensed without adding any tensile forces to the sensor as a result of the joint being flexed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Greenleaf Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn R. Edwards, Graham Lloyd, Marl L. Oberman