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WO2011006217A1
WO2011006217A1 PCT/BR2009/000329 BR2009000329W WO2011006217A1 WO 2011006217 A1 WO2011006217 A1 WO 2011006217A1 BR 2009000329 W BR2009000329 W BR 2009000329W WO 2011006217 A1 WO2011006217 A1 WO 2011006217A1
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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
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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    • A61B5/11—Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor, mobility of a limb
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • 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
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    • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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    • 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
    • A61B5/6822—Neck
    • 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
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/06—Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
    • A63B71/0619—Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills
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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
    • A63B2220/00—Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
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  • the purpose of the present utility model patent is a device called Posture Monitor, intended to monitor the user's posture, alerting such user on his/her spinal misalignment, and which was given an original construction aimed at improving its aspect, use and functioning as compared to the original model.
  • the original Posture Monitor model was formed by an electrical device attached to the user's waist through an elastic band that emits a vibratory alert when the user is in the wrong position, forming a thoracic ciphosis, and which allows the user to voluntary correct his/her posture avoiding back pain and even serious structural problems to his/her spine.
  • the original Posture Monitor model some inconveniences may be ascribed to it, such as damages caused by its use to the device itself or also to the user's clothes, since its components are exposed without a protecting case. Since the Posture Monitor has an engine as its component, it may become entangled with threads of the user's clothes and damage such clothes.
  • Fig. 1 - shows it mounted in a perspective
  • Fig. 2 - shows the low plan of the Posture Monitor and the arrangement of its components
  • Fig. 3 - shows the electrical sensor in 2:1 scale
  • Fig. 4 - shows the electrical contact support in 2:1 scale
  • Fig. 5 - shows the electrical sensor in detail in exploded perspective view, in 2:1 scale
  • Fig. 6 - shows it during its use by the user, in correct posture, where the vibratory alert is deactivated
  • Fig. 7 - shows it during its use by the user, in incorrect posture, where the vibratory alert is activated
  • Fig. 8 - shows a constructive variant where the device is presented with reduced dimensions and having a fitting handle on its back side;
  • Fig. 9 - shows the arrangement of the Posture Monitor components reduced to 2:1 scale
  • Fig. 10 - shows the use of the Posture Monitor by a female user, where the sustentation strip (6) is fixed by a pressure button to the user's brassiere.
  • the Posture Monitor object of this patent is formed by an electrical device to be used on the user's waist, attached to an elastic band (4) with Velcro on its ends to secure it, and which is intended to warn the user, through a vibratory alert, of the misalignment of his/her thoracic spine.
  • the sensor's metallic rod (14) As to the functioning of the Posture Monitor, when it is adjusted to the user's waist through the elastic band (4), and the user inadvertently positions him/herself improperly (as in Figure 7), the sensor's metallic rod (14), lifted by the suspending string (7), which, on its turn, is lifted by a sustentation strip (6) fastened to the user's neck (like a collar), will be displaced underneath pulled by a metallic spring (15 - fig.3). This displacement causes the sensor's metallic rod (14) to establish an electrical contact with the metallic component (16) fixed to the upper end of the electrical contact base (12) causing the activation of the vibrator engine (9) powered by battery (11). When the vibrations are perceived by the user, he/she corrects his/her posture (as in figure 6), causing the sensor's metallic rod (14) to displace upwards, undoing the electrical contact and ceasing the vibratory alert.
  • the device has a switch (3) intended to stop the operation of the Vibrator Engine (9) during periods it is not being used.
  • Specification of the Posture Monitor Components Acrylic Box (1): case made of 0.2 cm thick and 8cm length x acm width x 2cm height acrylic plate;
  • Acrylic Box Lid (2) lid made of 0.2 cm thick and 8cm length x 4cm height acrylic plate with; Switch (3): electric power switch for up to 4V voltage with on/off screen; Elastic Band (4): 3.5cm width x 80cm length elastic band with Velcro on the ends for fixation on the user's waist; Metallic Screw (5): 0.4cm metallic screw for fixation of the Acrylic Box lid (2); Sustentation Strip (6): 1cm width x 100cm length fabric strip; Suspending string (7): 3cm length thin synthetic string; Connector Ring (8): ring made of metal with 0.6cm diameter; Vibrator Engine (9): electrical engine with up to 4V capacity, battery-powered (those used in cell phone vibracall);
  • Electrical sensor (1) component responsible for establishing electrical contact when the user positions him/herself improperly;
  • Battery (11) 1.5 V ordinary or rechargeable battery, or 1.5V - LR44 button type battery;
  • Electrical Contact base (1) double "L”-shaped acrylic rod, with 2cm height, which supports the metallic component (16) secured on the upper end and basis for fixation of the battery contact spring in its bottom;
  • Sensor body (13) piece made in acrylic, with 2.5cm height x 1cm width;

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Abstract

A posture monitor is provided, in which a portable electrical device is secured to the user's waist, a sustentation strip (6) passed around the user's neck is passed through a connector ring (8) on the device. In case of undesirable back posture the sustentation strip (6) lowers, causing the sensor's metallic rod (14) to lower, completing an electrical circuit by contacting the metallic component (16) at the upper part of the electrical contact base (12). This in turn activates the battery-powered vibrator device (9) which alerts the user to correct his or her poor back posture. By resuming a proper posture the sustentation strip (6) is lifted, thereby lifting the sensor's metallic rod (14), interrupting the electrical contact and causing the vibratory device (9) to stop.

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Title: "POSTURE MONITOR. "
The purpose of the present utility model patent is a device called Posture Monitor, intended to monitor the user's posture, alerting such user on his/her spinal misalignment, and which was given an original construction aimed at improving its aspect, use and functioning as compared to the original model.
The original Posture Monitor model was formed by an electrical device attached to the user's waist through an elastic band that emits a vibratory alert when the user is in the wrong position, forming a thoracic ciphosis, and which allows the user to voluntary correct his/her posture avoiding back pain and even serious structural problems to his/her spine.
As regards the original Posture Monitor model, some inconveniences may be ascribed to it, such as damages caused by its use to the device itself or also to the user's clothes, since its components are exposed without a protecting case. Since the Posture Monitor has an engine as its component, it may become entangled with threads of the user's clothes and damage such clothes.
Another problem ascribed to the original Posture Monitor is the fact that it has large dimensions, causing discomfort to the user because of its weight, and also generating a volume under his/her clothes, losing the advantages of discretion.
In view of these problems and aimed at overcoming them, a new Posture Monitor model was developed, which is the object of this patent, consisting in improving its operation, providing more comfort in its use.
The attached drawings show the arrangement of the Posture Monitor subject matter of this patent, where:
Fig. 1 - shows it mounted in a perspective;
Fig. 2 - shows the low plan of the Posture Monitor and the arrangement of its components; Fig. 3 - shows the electrical sensor in 2:1 scale;
Fig. 4 - shows the electrical contact support in 2:1 scale; Fig. 5 - shows the electrical sensor in detail in exploded perspective view, in 2:1 scale;
Fig. 6 - shows it during its use by the user, in correct posture, where the vibratory alert is deactivated;
Fig. 7 - shows it during its use by the user, in incorrect posture, where the vibratory alert is activated;
Fig. 8 - shows a constructive variant where the device is presented with reduced dimensions and having a fitting handle on its back side;
Fig. 9 - shows the arrangement of the Posture Monitor components reduced to 2:1 scale;
Fig. 10 - shows the use of the Posture Monitor by a female user, where the sustentation strip (6) is fixed by a pressure button to the user's brassiere.
According to the above listed figures, the Posture Monitor object of this patent is formed by an electrical device to be used on the user's waist, attached to an elastic band (4) with Velcro on its ends to secure it, and which is intended to warn the user, through a vibratory alert, of the misalignment of his/her thoracic spine.
As to the functioning of the Posture Monitor, when it is adjusted to the user's waist through the elastic band (4), and the user inadvertently positions him/herself improperly (as in Figure 7), the sensor's metallic rod (14), lifted by the suspending string (7), which, on its turn, is lifted by a sustentation strip (6) fastened to the user's neck (like a collar), will be displaced underneath pulled by a metallic spring (15 - fig.3). This displacement causes the sensor's metallic rod (14) to establish an electrical contact with the metallic component (16) fixed to the upper end of the electrical contact base (12) causing the activation of the vibrator engine (9) powered by battery (11). When the vibrations are perceived by the user, he/she corrects his/her posture (as in figure 6), causing the sensor's metallic rod (14) to displace upwards, undoing the electrical contact and ceasing the vibratory alert.
All the Posture Monitor components are secured to an Acrylic Box (2) and these components are connected through 0.05mm2 Electrical Wires (12).
The device has a switch (3) intended to stop the operation of the Vibrator Engine (9) during periods it is not being used. Specification of the Posture Monitor Components: Acrylic Box (1): case made of 0.2 cm thick and 8cm length x acm width x 2cm height acrylic plate;
Acrylic Box Lid (2): lid made of 0.2 cm thick and 8cm length x 4cm height acrylic plate with; Switch (3): electric power switch for up to 4V voltage with on/off screen; Elastic Band (4): 3.5cm width x 80cm length elastic band with Velcro on the ends for fixation on the user's waist; Metallic Screw (5): 0.4cm metallic screw for fixation of the Acrylic Box lid (2); Sustentation Strip (6): 1cm width x 100cm length fabric strip; Suspending string (7): 3cm length thin synthetic string; Connector Ring (8): ring made of metal with 0.6cm diameter; Vibrator Engine (9): electrical engine with up to 4V capacity, battery-powered (those used in cell phone vibracall);
Electrical sensor (1): component responsible for establishing electrical contact when the user positions him/herself improperly;
Battery (11): 1.5 V ordinary or rechargeable battery, or 1.5V - LR44 button type battery;
Electrical Contact base (1): double "L"-shaped acrylic rod, with 2cm height, which supports the metallic component (16) secured on the upper end and basis for fixation of the battery contact spring in its bottom;
Sensor body (13): piece made in acrylic, with 2.5cm height x 1cm width;
Sensor's Metallic Rod (14): 3cm length x 0.3cm diameter metallic rod;
Metallic Spring (15): 1.25cm diameter X 2cm height soft metal spring;
Metallic Component (16): 0.75cm X 0.75cm metallic piece, 0.2cm thick;
Fitting handle (17): piece made in acrylic folded in half at the length for fixation in belts;
Electrical wire (18): solid cupper wire, coated, with 0.05mm2 gauge; Metallic Component for Electrical Contact (19): 0.5cm X 0.5cm metallic piece, 0.2cm thick; Reduced acrylic box (20): case made in acrylic, 0.2cm thick and 3.5cm length x 4cm width x 1.5cm height;

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C L A I M S 1) "POSTURE MONITOR", comprised by a portable electrical device, and which is intended to be an instrument for monitoring posture in people aimed at preventing thoracic spine misalignment, characterized by an electrical device, adjusted to an elastic band (4), with Velcro on its ends to be used on the user's waist; it has an electrical sensor (1), a vibrator engine (9) that is battery-powered (11) and an electric current switch (3), and these components are secured to a closed acrylic box (1), and it adjusts to the user's waist in order to make its working possible when the user positions him/herself improperly (such as in figure 7), forming a thoracic ciphosis, case in which the sensor's metallic rod (14), sustained by the sustaining strip (6) fastened to the user's neck, is displaced underneath, pulled by a metallic spring (15), touching the metallic component (16), generating an electric current by an 1.5V ordinary or alkaline battery, which activates the vibrator engine (9), emitting a vibratory alert, perceived by the user, who corrects his/her posture (such as in figure 6), causing the sensor's metallic rod (14) to resume the initial position, undoing the electrical contact, what immediately stops the vibrator engine (9), and it may also have its component secured to an acrylic box (1) with reduced dimensions, fastened to the frontal part of the belt or waistband of the user's trousers, through the fitting handle (17) when the user is in improper position, forming a thoracic ciphosis and causing an electrical current to be generated by three 1.5V LR44 button type batteries connected in parallel, which cause the vibrator engine (9) to operate, emitting a vibratory alert, and its sustentation strip (6) may also be fastened by a pressure button to the female user's brassiere (shown in figure 10), dismissing the strip fastened to the user's neck, and, as alternative, this device can be adhered to the skin of the user's waist through a proper adhesive bandage (such as plasters) dismissing the elastic band (4).
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