Universal controller for continuous passive motion devices
First Claim
1. A universal controller for controlling a plurality of types of continuous passive motion (CPM) devices comprising:
- a control panel;
input means located within the control panel for providing input parameters defining limits of operation and modes of operation for a particular CPM device;
microprocessing means for processing said input parameters and controlling the operation of the particular CPM device;
sensing means for determining an instantaneous operational state of the particular CPM device;
data retention means located within the microprocessing means for retention of CPM operating parameters;
time measuring means for measuring a time period for determining time dependent calculations and time related displays; and
means for automatically determining a specific type of CPM device to be controlled by the controller.
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Abstract
A universal controller for controlling a plurality of types of continuous passive motion (CPM) devices includes a control panel. Input keys are located within the control panel and provide input parameters which define the limits of operation and modes of operation for a particular CPM device. A microprocessor processes the received input parameters and controls the operation of the particular type of CPM device. Sensors located within the CPM device determine the instantaneous state of the particular CPM device and determine the specific type of CPM device. CPM operating parameters associated with the particular CPM device are stored within a data retention area of the microprocessor. A timer determines time measurements for time dependent calculations.
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14 Claims
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1. A universal controller for controlling a plurality of types of continuous passive motion (CPM) devices comprising:
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a control panel; input means located within the control panel for providing input parameters defining limits of operation and modes of operation for a particular CPM device; microprocessing means for processing said input parameters and controlling the operation of the particular CPM device; sensing means for determining an instantaneous operational state of the particular CPM device; data retention means located within the microprocessing means for retention of CPM operating parameters; time measuring means for measuring a time period for determining time dependent calculations and time related displays; and means for automatically determining a specific type of CPM device to be controlled by the controller. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A continuous passive motion controller (CPM) for controlling at least one type of continuous passive motion device comprising:
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a control panel; input means for providing input parameters which define limits and modes of operation for a particular CPM device; logic means for processing the input parameters and controlling operation of the particular CPM device; a motor for driving articulated elements of the CPM, said motor being operatively connected to articulate the elements about a pivot point by causing a change in one side of a triangle defined by the articulated elements; motor speed sensing means for sensing a speed of the motor for driving articulated elements of the CPM; and motor speed adjustment means for adjusting a drive speed of the motor such that the articulated elements pivot with respect to each other at a constant angular velocity at a pivot point adjacent a joint being treated. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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