GB8823147D0 - Apparatus for detecting tension/flexing stress - Google Patents

Apparatus for detecting tension/flexing stress

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GB8823147D0
GB8823147D0 GB888823147A GB8823147A GB8823147D0 GB 8823147 D0 GB8823147 D0 GB 8823147D0 GB 888823147 A GB888823147 A GB 888823147A GB 8823147 A GB8823147 A GB 8823147A GB 8823147 D0 GB8823147 D0 GB 8823147D0
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belt
microswitch
wearer
oscillator
tension
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GB2210694A (en
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DALE R E
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for the abdomen, the spinal column or the torso muscles related to shoulders (e.g. chest muscles)
    • A63B23/0244—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for the abdomen, the spinal column or the torso muscles related to shoulders (e.g. chest muscles) with signalling or indicating means, e.g. of incorrect posture, for deep-breathing exercises
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/103—Detecting, measuring or recording devices for testing the shape, pattern, colour, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
    • A61B5/11—Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor, mobility of a limb
    • A61B5/1107—Measuring contraction of parts of the body, e.g. organ, muscle
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
    • G08B21/06—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B2503/00—Evaluating a particular growth phase or type of persons or animals
    • A61B2503/20—Workers
    • A61B2503/22—Motor vehicles operators, e.g. drivers, pilots, captains
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/103—Detecting, measuring or recording devices for testing the shape, pattern, colour, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
    • A61B5/11—Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor, mobility of a limb
    • A61B5/1116—Determining posture transitions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/45—For evaluating or diagnosing the musculoskeletal system or teeth
    • A61B5/4519—Muscles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
    • A61B5/6801—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface
    • A61B5/6813—Specially adapted to be attached to a specific body part
    • A61B5/6823—Trunk, e.g., chest, back, abdomen, hip
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
    • A61B5/6801—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface
    • A61B5/683—Means for maintaining contact with the body
    • A61B5/6831—Straps, bands or harnesses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/74—Details of notification to user or communication with user or patient ; user input means
    • A61B5/7405—Details of notification to user or communication with user or patient ; user input means using sound

Abstract

Apparatus sensitive to tension or flexing stress comprises a belt (13) with a tension sensor (22) fitted along its length including a loop (19) connected to a movable member (20). The tension sensor (22) includes a microswitch, a delay circuit and an oscillator. In use the belt (13) is adjusted to fit snugly when the wearer is comfortably supporting his or her own abdomen with the abdominal muscles. Relaxation of the abdominal muscles results in a slight enlargement of the waist causing closure of the microswitch which, after a short delay determined by the delay circuit causes the oscillator to generate an audible output signal to warn the wearer that muscle relaxation has taken place. Other warning signals may be produced, and the belt may be a seat belt for sensing driver alertness. <IMAGE>
GB8823147A 1987-10-07 1988-10-03 Apparatus for detecting tension or flexing stress Withdrawn GB2210694A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB878723540A GB8723540D0 (en) 1987-10-07 1987-10-07 Detecting/flexing stress

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GB8823147D0 true GB8823147D0 (en) 1988-11-09
GB2210694A GB2210694A (en) 1989-06-14

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GB878723540A Pending GB8723540D0 (en) 1987-10-07 1987-10-07 Detecting/flexing stress
GB8823147A Withdrawn GB2210694A (en) 1987-10-07 1988-10-03 Apparatus for detecting tension or flexing stress

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GB878723540A Pending GB8723540D0 (en) 1987-10-07 1987-10-07 Detecting/flexing stress

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GB9127360D0 (en) * 1991-12-24 1992-02-19 Foden David B Physio feedback device
GB9522266D0 (en) * 1995-10-31 1996-01-03 Howe James R M A sleeper sensor
WO1998006077A1 (en) * 1996-08-07 1998-02-12 Booree Jean Marie Pierre Motor vehicle provided with a device for alerting a driver of fatigue
ITRM960859A1 (en) * 1996-12-12 1998-06-12 Franco Ceriati MULTIFUNCTIONAL BELT DEVICE TO KEEP THE ABDOMINAL MUSCLES IN CONTRACT, WITH ANTI-SLEEPING ALARM
GB2328020A (en) * 1997-07-15 1999-02-10 James Halliday Stage Stomach posture warning device
JP3908583B2 (en) * 2002-04-10 2007-04-25 独立行政法人科学技術振興機構 Drowsiness level detection device and awakening device linked therewith
US20070275824A1 (en) * 2006-05-25 2007-11-29 Murtey Michael C AB alert
GB0908906D0 (en) * 2009-05-26 2009-07-01 Lifelab Innovations Ltd Belt for training abdominal muscles and training method employing the same
US9561400B2 (en) 2012-05-07 2017-02-07 Bandcizer Aps Sensor unit for quantification of physical training with rubber band
CN107913064A (en) * 2017-11-02 2018-04-17 东华大学 A kind of diet amount control system and method based on Flex wireless sensers

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US3268845A (en) * 1965-09-21 1966-08-23 Henry B Whitmore Respiration and movement transducer
US3520294A (en) * 1968-01-26 1970-07-14 Electro Medical System Inc Labor contraction monitoring system
US3670320A (en) * 1970-07-06 1972-06-13 Robert D Palmer Posture improving device
US3820529A (en) * 1972-11-07 1974-06-28 Nasa Conductive elastomeric extensometer
US3786285A (en) * 1972-12-08 1974-01-15 R Reibold Moment actuated transducer
US4191949A (en) * 1978-10-16 1980-03-04 Myers Dick T Belt having a posture warning device
US4296757A (en) * 1980-04-14 1981-10-27 Thomas Taylor Respiratory monitor and excessive intrathoracic or abdominal pressure indicator
GB8502443D0 (en) * 1985-01-31 1985-03-06 Flexigage Ltd Monitoring physiological parameters

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GB8723540D0 (en) 1987-11-11

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