Capacitative sensor
AssigneePreventive Medical Technologies, Inc.
InventorsKirk A. Reinbold, Robert J. Goldman
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Abstract
A capacitive force sensor which has a plurality of layers forming a force sensing detector, the detector providing a signal in response to pressure, feedback output in response to the signal from the force sensing detector and a housing for encompassing the force sensing detector and the feedback providing element. The housing can be a squeeze ball, squeeze cylinder, a hitting target, a baseball or golf glove or can be implemented as part of an actual grip, such as for a golf club.
Claims41
A multi-layer capacitive sensor comprising:
- a plurality of layers forming a force sensing detector, the layers including dielectric and conductive portions;
- circuitry for providing feedback in response to a signal from the force sensing detector;
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- a housing encompassing the force sensing detector and said circuitry.
A moldable capacitive force sensor comprising:
- a plurality of layers forming a force sensing detector, the detector providing an output signal in response to pressure;
- circuitry for providing feedback in response to the output signal from the force sensing detector;
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- a housing encompassing the force sensing detector and the feedback providing means.
A capacitive sensor in a three-layer configuration comprising:
- three conductor layers alternating with foam dielectric layers;
- a pair of end plates for enclosing the foam dielectric and conductor layers;
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- circuitry electrically connected to the conductor layers for providing feedback from the sensor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.