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US 6,769,286 B2Granted
Instrumented torso model
AssigneeThe Johns Hopkins University
InventorsPaul J. Biermann, Jack C. Roberts, Russell P. Cain, Bliss G. Carkhuff, Michael Kleinberger
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Abstract
An instrumented torso model that simulates anatomical features and measures the effects on a body caused by various types of impacts. Simulated bone having material properties similar to that of healthy human bone is surrounded by simulated tissue. At least one sensor array is attached to either or both of the simulated bone and the simulated tissue for measuring the effects of the impacts.
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An instrumented torso model for measuring the effects of high or low velocity impacts, comprising:
- simulated bone, including anatomically correct simulated ribs and sternum shaped and configured like those of a real human, having a fracture toughness of less than 10 KJ/m2;
- simulated tissue surrounding said simulated bone;
- including simulated layers of fat and skin outside said simulated ribs and sternum, and
- a gelatin layer between said simulated ribs and sternum and said simulated layers of fat and skin;
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- a sensor array, including a sensor grid, cast into said gelatin layer for measuring the effects of the impacts on either said simulated ribs and sternum or said simulated tissue.
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