Bioventus. has been granted a patent for an apparatus that includes a trolley with a drive mechanism and patient support system. The system utilizes sensors to monitor operating conditions and determine gait characteristics based on user movement and electrical signals from an electric stimulator. GlobalData’s report on Bioventus gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Patient support apparatus for gait analysis and stimulation
The granted patent US12042461B2 outlines a method for enhancing user mobility through a trolley system that receives electrical current from a fixed power conductor. This trolley is designed to be movably coupled to a support track and includes a drive mechanism and a support tethering the user. The method involves monitoring the operating conditions of both the drive and support systems, directing electrical current based on user movement, and determining changes in the tether's position. Additionally, it incorporates signals from an electric stimulator worn by the user, which aids in facilitating gait. The system identifies gait characteristics based on the interplay between the trolley's operating conditions and the electric stimulator's status.
Further claims detail the specific functionalities of the system, including the transition of the trolley's operating conditions in response to user force exerted on the tether. The method allows for the collection of various gait metrics, such as step duration and stride length, which can be displayed on an electronic device. The system's adaptability is enhanced by utilizing sensors to gather data on the operating conditions of both the drive and support components. This innovative approach aims to improve user mobility and provide real-time feedback on gait characteristics, potentially benefiting rehabilitation and mobility assistance applications.
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