Activity sensor, particularly for heart pacemakers

Details Activity sensor, particularly for heart pacemakers Activity sensor, particularly for heart pacemakers

1995-07-10

1996-07-09

Shay, David M.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

607 19, 200 6145R, 200185, 200220, A61B 510

Patent

active

055335209

ABSTRACT:
The sensor is intended preferably for use in conjunction with a heart pacemaker whose stimulation rate is variable in dependence on the physical activity of the wearer. The sensor includes a mass of mercury which, in use, can assume a shape determined by the gravitational force and variable as a result of the forces applied to the mass due to movement. Detector means sensitive to the variations in shape generate signals which can be used as activity monitoring signals.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3083712 (1963-04-01), Keegan, Jr.
patent: 3539740 (1978-11-01), Isenor et al.
patent: 3935669 (1976-02-01), Potrzuski et al.
Matula et al "A New Mechanical Sensor for the Detection of Body Activity & Posture Suitable for Rate Responsive Pacing; Pace"; vol 10; Sep. 1989.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Activity sensor, particularly for heart pacemakers does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Activity sensor, particularly for heart pacemakers, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Activity sensor, particularly for heart pacemakers will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1860843