Case Western Reserve University

The United States Government As Represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Katherine M Bogie

Joseph A Potkay

Jeremy L Dunning

Steve J A Majerus

Christian A Zorman

Douglas Bourne Shire

Steve Majerus

Steven Majerus

Mary Kristina Henzel

Steven J Mitchell

David Keicher

A sensor apparatus includes at least one substrate layer of an elastically deformable material, the substrate layer extending longitudinally between spaced apart ends thereof. A conductive layer is attached to and extends longitudinally between the spaced apart ends of the at least one substrate layer. The conductive layer includes an electrically conductive material adapted to form a strain gauge having an electrical resistance that varies based on deformation of the conductive layer in at least one direction.

Method for generating one or more strain measurements associated with a biological surface

Sensor apparatus and method of making same

Provided are devices and methods for providing a flexible implantable tissue stimulator. A flexible implantable tissue stimulator can be use in a variety of medical/surgical procedures, and therapeutic interventions, such as musculoskeletal stimulation therapy. The flexible implantable tissue stimulator can be implanted via a minimally invasive procedure and comprises a biocompatible flexible construction that enables it to conform to a variety of implantation orientations and biological conditions. The flexible implantable tissue can provide programmable biphasic electrical stimulation to impaired tissue, such as a gluteal muscle.

Flexible implantable tissue stimulator and methods of making and using same

Disclosed herein is a footplate assembly for monitoring foot position in real time, as a wheelchair is driven. Optionally, the footplate assembly can use an array of force-sensing resistors and infrared distance sensors to detect the pressure and location of the foot within the immediate confines of the footplate. The footplate assembly can be provided as an overlay to an existing wheelchair footplate structure, or the footplate assembly can be integrated into or replace an existing wheelchair footplate structure.

Smart foot position sensor for power wheelchair users, and systems and methods of using same

Conductive layer formed strain gauge and method of making same

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Shaker Heights, OH, United States of America

Katherine M Bogie