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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2019
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2015
David G. Matsuura, Del Mar, CA (US);
Robert I. Gelb, Solana Beach, CA (US);
Philip J. Simpson, Escondido, CA (US);
David G. Matsuura, Del Mar, CA (US);
Robert I. Gelb, Solana Beach, CA (US);
Philip J. Simpson, Escondido, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
Described herein include embodiments of devices, systems and methods for measuring drill depth, such as drill depths in bone material. For example, embodiments of drill depth measuring systems and associated methods are described. Some drill depth measuring systems can utilize at least resistance, capacitance, optical and/or acoustic sensing features for assisting the drill depth measuring system with determining drill depths and types of tissue being drilled into. Various other related features, devices and methods are also described.