Patents by Inventor Robert S. Pozos

Robert S. Pozos 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).

  • Force measuring device and method
    Patent number: 6673026
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for measuring force, primarily due to fatigue. In one embodiment, a finger fatigue measuring system is provided which measures the force output from fingers while the fingers are repetitively generating forces as they strike a keyboard. Force profiles of the fingers are generated from the measurements and evaluated for fatigue. The system can be used clinically to evaluate patients, to ascertain the effectiveness of clinical intervention, pre-employment screening, to assist in minimizing the incidence of repetitive stress injuries at the keyboard, mouse, joystick, and to monitor effectiveness of various finger strengthening systems. The system can also be used in a variety of different applications adapted for measuring forces produced during performance of repetitive motions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: San Diego State University Foundation
    Inventors: Robert S. Pozos, Jose L. Agraz
  • Fatigue monitoring device and method
    Patent number: 6352516
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for monitoring fatigue. In one embodiment, a sequential finger fatigue measuring system is provided which measures the force output from fingers while the fingers are sequentially generating forces as they strike a keyboard. Force profiles of the fingers are generated from the measurements and evaluated for fatigue. The system can be used clinically to evaluate patients, to ascertain the effectiveness of clinical intervention, pre-employment screening, to assist in minimizing the incidence of repetitive stress injuries at the keyboard, mouse, joystick, and to monitor effectiveness of various finger strengthening systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: San Diego State University Foundation
    Inventors: Robert S. Pozos, Jose L. Agraz
  • Force measuring device and method
    Publication number: 20010049482
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for measuring force, primarily due to fatigue. In one embodiment, a finger fatigue measuring system is provided which measures the force output from fingers while the fingers are repetitively generating forces as they strike a keyboard. Force profiles of the fingers are generated from the measurements and evaluated for fatigue. The system can be used clinically to evaluate patients, to ascertain the effectiveness of clinical intervention, pre-employment screening, to assist in minimizing the incidence of repetitive stress injuries at the keyboard, mouse, joystick, and to monitor effectiveness of various finger strengthening systems. The system can also be used in a variety of different applications adapted for measuring forces produced during performance of repetitive motions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: Robert S. Pozos, Jose L. Agraz