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| Institution: |
University of Maryland, Baltimore |
| Docket: |
DJ-2006-086 |
| Title: |
Ambulatory Aid with Step Counter |
| Summary: |
The present technology introduces a step-counting device that may be employed with a number of ambulatory aids that is beneficial in measuring and monitoring activity in patients recovering ambulatory capacity. |
| Applications: |
- Durable and inexpensive device for disabled and/or injured patients to monitor their physical activity and progress
- Tool for physicians and caregivers to monitor patient's ambulatory progress
- Teaching aid
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| Advantages: |
- Compact device for patients to take home already attached to an ambulatory aid, enabling their independence.
- Device may be fit onto existing crutches, canes, walkers, or prosthetics.
- Device is waterproof and durable.
- System is battery powered and self-contained.
- Allows for easy acquisition of data, with the potential to blind the user of current count.
- Accurately records steps taken without altering function, integrity, weight or appearance.
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| State of Development: |
Currently available in final commercial form. |
| R and D Required: |
Possible study to document particular clinical utility. |
| Licensing Potential: |
UMB seeks commercialization partner. |
| Patent Status: |
U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application 11/848,199 Ambulatory Aid with Step Counter, filed August 30, 2007, pending |
| Related Publications: |
N/A |
| Files: |
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| Technology Inventors: |
David Jackson
Robert O'Toole
W. Andrew Eglseder
Mary Zadnik Newell
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| Contact Info: |
Technology Licensing Officer
cvip@umaryland.edu
620 West Lexington St.
Baltimore, MD, 21201
410-706-1187 |
