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Patent Inventor Names
Youngsam Bae0
Niels Smidth0
Khoa Pham0
Date of Patent
June 11, 2024
0Patent Application Number
176515940
Date Filed
February 18, 2022
0Patent Citations
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Patent abstract
Aspects of the disclosure relate to an adjustable implant configured to be implanted into a patient that includes an adjustable portion moveable relative to a housing. The adjustable implant may include various smart components for enhancing operation of the implant. Smart components may include a controller for managing operations and a transducer for communicating ultrasound data with an external interface device. Additional smart components may include a load cell within the housing for measuring an imparted load; a sensor for measuring angular position of the adjustable portion; a dual sensor arrangement for measuring imparted forces; a reed switch; a half piezo transducer; and an energy harvester.
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