Smart joint implant sensors
CA 2769658 C · Owner: Komistek, Richard D. · Inventors: Komistek, Richard D.; Mahfouz, Mohamed R.; Wasielewski, Ray C.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
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A prosthesis for implantation into a mammalian body the device comprising: (a) a prosthesis for implantation into a mammalian body that includes a sensor array comprising a plurality of sensors mounted to the prosthesis; and (b) an electronics structure for receiving signals from the sensor array and wirelessly transmitting representative signals to a remote receiver.
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Why it's free to use
- Filed February 18, 2006 and granted January 12, 2016. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 18, 2026.
- Certificates of supplementary protection extend only drug patents, and it isn't classified as one.
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