Functional capacity evaluator
First Claim
1. A functional capacity evaluator comprising:
- a strain block;
a strain gauge attached to the strain block;
a first pair of grips attachable to the strain block, and when a user squeezes the first pair of grips together using a grip motion, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring a grip strength of the user;
a second pair of grips attachable to the strain block, and when the user squeezes the second pair of grips together using a pinch motion, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring a pinch strength of the user; and
a deadlift bar attachable to the strain block, and when the strain block is supported in a first direction and the user pulls on the deadlift bar in a second direction opposite the first direction using a deadlift motion, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring a deadlift strength of the user.
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Abstract
A functional capacity evaluator has a strain block and a strain gauge attached to the strain block. A first pair of grips is attachable to the strain block such that when a user squeezes them together using a grip motion, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring the user'"'"'s grip strength. A second pair of grips is attachable to the strain block such that when the user squeezes them together using a pinch motion, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring pinch strength. A deadlift bar is attachable to the strain block such that when the strain block is supported in a first direction and the user pulls on the bar in an opposing direction, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring deadlift strength.
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1. A functional capacity evaluator comprising:
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a strain block; a strain gauge attached to the strain block; a first pair of grips attachable to the strain block, and when a user squeezes the first pair of grips together using a grip motion, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring a grip strength of the user; a second pair of grips attachable to the strain block, and when the user squeezes the second pair of grips together using a pinch motion, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring a pinch strength of the user; and a deadlift bar attachable to the strain block, and when the strain block is supported in a first direction and the user pulls on the deadlift bar in a second direction opposite the first direction using a deadlift motion, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring a deadlift strength of the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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